28 m. ago Gene Hackman's cause of death updated as fire chief issues new bombshell

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were tragically found dead at their New Mexico property, where two of their dogs also passed away and a further two were saved.

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59 m. ago Gene Hackman death investigation update as fire chief shares bombshell

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26, and a fire chief has now shared a new development in the case

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83 m. ago Moment South Korean fighter jet mistakenly bombs village during training drill

Surveillance footage shows the moment a South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon during training on Thursday, 6 March.

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92 m. ago Enjoy a free trial and 15% off subscriptions at Ancestry DNA with this deal

Now’s the time to uncover your heritage with money off Ancestry DNA kits and subscriptions

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman's death being probed as fire chief shares bombshell on timeframe

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa's deaths are still being investigated and a fire chief has shared an update on the situation, saying the couple could have died in a "similar timeframe".

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2 h. ago Construction activity tumbles to lowest level since pandemic

The fall was driven by steep declines in housing and civil engineering, while cost inflation also hit its highest point in nearly two years.

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2 h. ago Fighter jets bomb town near North Korea causing casualties as exercise goes horribly wrong

Footage shows South Korean fighter planes dropping eight 500-pound bombs on a small town close to the border with North Korea - eight people were wounded in the blasts

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2 h. ago Gene Hackman update as fire chief shares bombshell on timeframe of death

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, 95, and his classical pianist wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe

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3 h. ago London fire: Six engines rush to huge blaze as smoke billows over skyline

Smoke has billowed across central London from a large fire in Fitzrovia, sparking evacuations from nearby buildings on Tottenham Street as commuters complained of a 'burning chemical' smell

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4 h. ago Dusty old moth found in London museum leads taxonomists to remarkable discovery

Dusty old moth found in London museum leads taxonomists to remarkable discovery  BBC Discover Wildlife

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4 h. ago Experts warn 'ticking time bomb' fur trade must end to prevent future pandemics

People are being told that the fur trade not only sees animals suffering in filthy farms but they are also the breeding grounds for deadly new viruses that can jump to humans

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5 h. ago South Korean fighter jet accidentally bombs civilians during live

The MK-82 bombs ‘abnormally’ released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, causing civilian damages, the air force said in a statement

Sport

6 h. ago Remains of Jurassic dinosaur that roamed 166 million years ago found on Scottish island

The Elgol dinosaur has been identified after an “extremely challenging” operation.

Politics

6 h. ago 'At risk' register to highlight heritage skills at risk of dying out

Thatching, traditional stained and leaded glass making, architectural blacksmithing, and stonemasonry all under threat

Events

6 h. ago Elgol dinosaur fossil found in 1973 finally extracted from base of cliff on Skye

It dates from the Middle Jurassic period and is preserved in fragments, and experts believe it is an ornithopod.

Politics

6 h. ago At least 15 hurt as South Korean fighter jet drops bombs on homes during joint US drills

Korean Air Force says a KF-16 fighter jet ‘abnormally’ released eight bombs

Sport

11 h. ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Who invented goal nets in football?

Football goal nets were invented in 1890 by John Brodie. Brodie was a civil engineer known for his contribution to town planning in Liverpool.

Politics

11 h. ago Dramatic moment tourist boat bursts into flames with 92 on board

The fire on the catamaran was reportedly caused by a short circuit in one of its engines and spread quickly throughout the boat sailing off Santa Marta in Colombia on March 3.

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12 h. ago Fire service issues update after Greater Manchester moorland blaze

Six fire engines were called to tackle the blaze - which saw people nearby urged to keep their doors and windows closed

Events

15 h. ago Prime Minister and Taoiseach pledge to work together ahead of inaugural summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin spoke at a reception at the Museum of Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

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