10 h. ago Huge explosions at fireworks warehouse just days before Fourth of July celebration

Residents in Yolo County were told to flee after a fireworks storage facility began exploding, sending missiles whizzing and starting a fire in the nearby community of Esparto

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16 h. ago Huge blaze involving 'illegal waste' erupts as residents told to close windows

The fire broke out involving a 'large amount of waste' in Wigan

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30 h. ago Australia bomb cyclone live: Coastal residents told to ‘evacuate now’ as powerful storm halts flights

Up to 250mm of rain and winds up to 125kmph (78mph) forecast to hit parts of New South Wales today

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44 h. ago Erdington fire LIVE: Birmingham locals told 'shut windows' as huge blaze rages

Around 60 firefighters rushed to Erdington, Birmingham, to tackle a large blaze this afternoon - and locals have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed because of smoke

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47 h. ago California’s Wolf Fire mapped after residents told to flee 1,100

The Wolf Fire continues to flame into Monday across nearly 1,200 acres at zero percent containment

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3 d. ago Eerie footage of bald Beauty and the Geek star Tamika Chesser emerges from a month before she was accused of killing her boyfriend and cutting off his head

Two residents in the famous South Australian fishing port told Daily Mail Australia that Ms Chesser only arrived in town a few months ago and they only remembered her as having a shaved head.

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4 d. ago Manchester United supporters deliver transfer window verdict as Bryan Mbeumo deal close

Manchester United supporters have been having their say on the latest transfer developments surrounding the club.

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5 d. ago Hull fire: Huge blaze on ship causes thick plume of smoke to engulf city centre

Shocking pictures show a container ship which appears to be on fire in Albert Dock. Locals nearby in Hull city centre say they have been impacted by the smoke

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6 d. ago Southmead fire LIVE: Huge blaze near hospital amid urgent 'avoid area' warning

Avon Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to stay away from a blaze close to Southmead Hospital in Bristol with people nearby told to close their windows and doors

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8 d. ago Jaguar Land Rover UK plant in flames as fire service races to the scene

A huge blaze tore through the luxury car firm's giant manufacturing plant in Birmingham, causing thick black smoke to billow high into the sky as crews from nine fire stations extinguished the flames

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8 d. ago Manchester fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in city centre as smoke seen for miles

Fire crews are at the scene in Manchester

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8 d. ago Manchester fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts at Hotspur Press building with nearby flats evacuated

Fire crews are at the scene in Manchester

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8 d. ago Manchester fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts at Hotspur Press building as two apartment blocks evacuated

Fire crews are at the scene in Manchester

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1 week ago Thunderstorm weather warning as Scots braced for flooding and travel chaos

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for parts of Scotland as residents are told to prepare for flooding and lightning strikes.

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1 week ago 'Enough is enough': Hackney residents trapped in failing lifts as council blames nesting falcons

A leaseholder living at Rozel Court told the council residents were getting stuck in the lifts daily

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1 week ago Valley City tornado: Incredible footage captures twister as residents told to stay indoors

Footage shared on social media, including X, of a tornado in Valley City, North Dakota, has been described as "scary" as authorities take measures to help communities

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1 week ago Six casualties as Edinburgh firefighters battle huge blaze in block of flats

Footage from the scene shows the area taped off as around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze.

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1 week ago What are the legal issues around Britain helping Trump bomb Iran?

Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the legal landscapeMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesAs Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the US if Donald Trump decides to bomb Iran, the attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly warned him that UK involvement could be illegal. The prime minister was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq war when he was a human rights lawyer in 2003 and will be well aware of the thorny legal issues around engagement in strikes against Iran. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending alliesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesMinisters are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israel’s war against Iran after reports emerged that the attorney general had warned that any UK involvement beyond defensive support would be illegal.Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Firefighters battle huge blaze at recycling centre in Stormy Down for several hours

Residents were told to keep their windows and doors closed due to the fire

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