6 h. ago Texas 'catastrophic' flooding sees 13 dead as 20 children from summer camp still missing

At least 13 people have died and 20 children from a summer camp are missing after "catastrophic" flash flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas, USA, emergency officials say

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7 h. ago Horrifying cult massacre site where 900 people died becomes major dark tourist hotspot

The site of the Jonestown cult massacre, where more than 900 people died, has opened to tourists in the latest dark tourism trend - but it has been met with backlash

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13 h. ago Greece evacuates civilians near Athens as it becomes the latest British tourist hotspot to be hit by wildfires

The new wildfire broke out at Koropi, a town some 30 kilometres (20 miles) east of Athens, where residents received text messages from civil protection units urging them to evacuate

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14 h. ago Cult massacre site where over 900 people died opens in 'dark tourism' trend

The location where hundreds of people lost their lives in a truly horrific cult massacre has become a tourist destination – the move has sparked backlash as some have called it 'a money grab'

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21 h. ago People fall ill with 'antibiotic resistant Salmonella' food supplement sold by Amazon

The UK's Food Standards Agency is warning Brits over a diet supplement that is being recalled and is so toxic people shouldn't 'flush down loo' to dispose of

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28 h. ago Lesser known island next to huge tourist hotspot with unspoiled beaches and crystal

A lesser-known island off the coast of Cancun is the perfect place to do so. Isla Mujeres got its name from the large number of Mayan artifacts found at the location, honoring the goddess of fertility.

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31 h. ago Michael Madsen’s brooding charisma needed Tarantino to unlock it | Peter Bradshaw

The Reservoir Dogs and Donnie Brasco actor had a rare, sometimes scary power, as well as a winning self-awareness and levityMichael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67Michael Madsen– a life in picturesUntil 1992, when people heard Stuck in the Middle With You by Stealers Wheel on the radio, they might smile and nod and sing along to its catchy soft-rock tune and goofy Dylan-esque lyrics. But after 1992, with the release of Quentin Tarantino’s sensationally tense and violent crime movie Reservoir Dogs, the feelgood mood around that song forever darkened. That was down to an unforgettably scary performance by Michael Madsen, who has died at the age of 67.Stuck in the Middle, with its lyrics about being “so scared in case I fall off my chair”, was to be always associated with the image of Madsen, whom Tarantino made an icon of indie American movies, with his boxy black suit, sinister, ruined handsomeness and powerful physique running to fat, playin...

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38 h. ago Travel expert issues advice on Greek holidays after wildfires rage at tourist hotspot

Whether you're heading off to a remote Greek island or enjoying the mainland – a travel expert has advised the Daily Star on what to do during the wildfire outbreak in Crete

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42 h. ago Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence on 'devastating news' of Diogo Jota's death

The Prime Minister has joined the growing list of people that have paid tribute to the tragic footy ace, who died in a horror crash just days after he married his childhood sweetheart

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45 h. ago Another holiday hotspot slaps cruise passengers with tourists tax

A leading North American destination has become the latest hotspot to slap cruise passengers with a hefty tourist tax.

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46 h. ago Holidaymakers say 'Oh my God' as video captures extreme heat at tourist hotspot

A viral TikTok video showing a frying egg in Turkey's 42°C heat has left some British holidaymakers worried about their upcoming trips to the popular tourist destination

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50 h. ago Bali ferry sinking leaves at least four dead, dozens missing

Twenty-three people who were on the ferry travelling from Java have so far been rescued, Indonesia police sayAt least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island of Bali, according to local police.The vessel sank before midnight on Wednesday in the Bali Strait as it sailed to a port in the north of the famous holiday island, departing from Banyuwangi, a town on Indonesia’s main island of Java, the local search and rescue agency in Surabaya said in a statement. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Europe heatwave latest: Two killed in Spanish wildfire as extreme temperatures sweep the continent

At least two people have died in Italy while thousands of schools have been shut in France

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3 d. ago Europe heatwave latest: Eiffel Tower summit closed as continent faces record

At least two people have died in Italy while thousands of schools have been shut in France

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s heatwave: leaders should remind the public why ambitious targets matter | Editorial

With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus mindsAt times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm.People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken and people are unfamiliar with the conditions. In the scorching European summer of 2022, an estimated 68,000 people died due to heat. Health, welfare and emergency systems must respond to those nee...

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3 d. ago Who were the 7/7 Bombers and how many people died as Netflix release documentary on London tragedy

The incident was one of the darkest days in the nation's history

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3 d. ago Extreme heat and wildfire alerts across Europe as killer temperatures break records: Latest updates

At least two people have died in Italy while thousands of schools have been shut in France

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4 d. ago More than 14 MILLION could die as a result of Trump's foreign aid cuts, study finds

Research revealed that 4.5 million children under the age of five could die by 2030 as a result of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) being dismantled by the Trump administration.

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4 d. ago New images of Mike Lynch’s yacht released after salvage mission concludes

Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off Sicily on August 19 including billionaire Mr Lynch and his daughter Hannah, 18.

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4 d. ago Six people killed as small plane crashes minutes after takeoff in Ohio

‘Extremely tragic situation’ as all six people onboard Cessna 441 bound for Montana died in crash on Sunday Six people were killed when a small plane crashed minutes after taking off from an Ohio airport, officials said.The Cessna 441 with six people on board crashed near Youngstown-Warren regional airport on Sunday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Authorities remained on the scene on Monday. Continue reading...

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