2 h. ago Hilltown: 'Major incident' declared as more than 100 firefighters tackle two

Emergency services , including police and fire crews, have been on the scene throughout the night to keep nearby residents safe as the blaze on Sandbank Road in Hilltown continues to spread

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2 h. ago Man charged after allegedly attempting to open plane door on flight to Sydney

Australian federal police say the man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane from Malaysia on SaturdayElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA Jordanian national has been charged after he allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane mid-flight.Australian federal police (AFP) say a man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane, travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday night.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Torrential rain and flash flooding follow deadly tornadoes as storms rage in central US

Days of heavy rains have led to rapidly swelling waterways and prompted a series of flood emergencies from Texas to OhioAnother round of torrential rain and flash flooding on Saturday hit parts of the US south and midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters warned that rivers in some places would continue to rise for days.Day after day of heavy rains have pounded the central US, rapidly swelling waterways and prompting a series of flash flood emergencies from Texas to Ohio. The National Weather Service (NWS) said dozens of locations in multiple states were expected to reach major flood stage, with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Mark Wright cheated on Lauren Goodger leaving her broken and humiliated. As he now shows off perfect life, KATIE HIND reveals shockingly different fate of Towie ex

Cradling his newborn baby girl as he lay in bed at the exclusive Soho Farmhouse retreat, even Mark Wright couldn't believe his luck.

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4 h. ago Nadine Coyle vows to 'live her life to the fullest' and 'have as much fun as possible' after losing Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding

Nadine, Cheryl, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh made up the iconic girl band alongside Sarah until her tragic death from breast cancer in 2021.

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6 h. ago Bill Murray sheds light on ‘inappropriate misconduct’ allegations that led to film’s suspension

Actor’s alleged behavior brought the 2022 production of Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut ‘Being Mortal’ to an indefinite pause

Economics

6 h. ago 'Love the idea of him being with someone with a degenerating brain. Hilarious': What Earl Spencer's bitter wife allegedly wrote about his new love in poisonous diary

Her alleged comments were written in a diary that it is claimed was deliberately left open at the Earl's ancestral home in Northamptonshire but could not be disclosed until now for legal reasons.

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6 h. ago Millions of vape users will risk buying toxic products on the black market after ban, survey suggests

Illegal products can often contain nicotine levels higher than the UK legal limit and may harbour cancer-causing chemicals.

Economics

7 h. ago Sailor Moon Super Live London: A Magical (Girl) Show Held Back by an Inaccessible Venue

Sailor Moon Super Live London: A Magical (Girl) Show Held Back by an Inaccessible Venue  Anime Herald

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7 h. ago British pensioner held hostage by the Taliban describes his 'hell' living in a cage, shackled to murderers and limited to one meal a day inside Afghanistan's most notorious prison

No charges have been issued, nor any explanation given for why Peter and Barbie were arrested on February 1 with their interpreter.

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7 h. ago British drugs giant accused of hiding link between heartburn medicine and cancer

Zantac went on sale in the UK in 1981. But in 2019, GSK withdrew it in the UK and US over fears that the ingredient ranitidine created a carcinogenic chemical

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8 h. ago Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuse

Maryland lawmakers have passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions

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9 h. ago My friend left me for dead and then mocked me when I was in hospital... she's a waste of space and deserves PRISON

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Becky Williams was 'left for dead' by her friend after a drunken car crash left her with a fractured skull - and says she should be in jail.

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9 h. ago Shopkeeper 'attacked by girl, 12, after theft' from Edinburgh train station store

A young female was allegedly involved in an altercation with a worker at a tourist and merchandise shop on the steps leading to Edinburgh Waverley Station last night

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9 h. ago Galway crash: Girl, 6, dies while riding her bike after horror lorry smash

The young cyclist died after a collision with a heavy goods vehicle in Galway, Ireland, just after midday today. The lorry driver was not injured in the collision, police said

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9 h. ago Russell Brand breaks cover hours after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been seen in public after the former comedian and actor was charged by The Metropolitan Police following allegations of rape and sexual assault

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10 h. ago Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrongfully fired whistleblowers, judge rules

A district court judge has ruled in favor of four whistleblowers who said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton retaliated against them for reporting bribery allegations, awarding his employees more than $6 million combined in damages

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10 h. ago Christian missionary group accused of public shaming and rituals to ‘cure’ sexual sin

Exclusive: young volunteers also allege spiritual abuse and controlling behaviour at bases of Youth With a Mission‘It felt like a demon was inside me’: young Christian missionaries allege spiritual abuseThe world’s biggest youth Christian missionary organisation is facing allegations of spiritual abuse and controlling behaviour from young people who say they were left “traumatised”.An Observer investigation has revealed evidence of safeguarding failings within Youth With a Mission (YWAM), a global movement that trains young Christians to spread the gospel. A spokesperson for YWAM said the organisation was “heartbroken” by the claims and was “deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing” of everyone in its care. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Did any horses die in the Grand National? Aintree bosses offer update

The Grand National saw 40 horses run at Aintree with 16 finishing the race in total and there were a few heavy falls with Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen both needing further treatment from vets

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11 h. ago Scots tourist arrested after 'rampage' on Thai holiday island

A teenage boy and a shopkeeper were allegedly attacked by a Scots tourist on the Thai island of Phuket.

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