10 h. ago 'I went to Benidorm on holiday and it wasn't people the streets were full of'

Bride-to-be Lauren Loughney visited Benidorm with her friends for her hen-do and was left gobsmacked as the Alicante city's streets flowed with rainwater following a torrential downpour

Politics

13 h. ago People's Postcode Lottery results: The winning streets for September 6 to 12

Among the winners this week were a couple who won £133,000

Politics

55 h. ago Benidorm floods in freak storm as roads become 'river' and people swim in street

Holidaymaker Andy Forrest, 58, from North Shields, described the scene in Benidorm as 'crazy' as a torrential rainstorm turned the holiday hotspot's streets into rivers

Events

66 h. ago Army tries to restore order in Nepal after protest violence intensifies

Armed soldiers are guarding the streets of Nepal’s capital and ordering people to stay home in an attempt to restore order after protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians

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3 d. ago Cocaine so normalised in Ireland that kits are now being legally sold

Addiction experts are worried that the drug is becoming socially acceptable to the point where cocaine kits are now easily available for people to buy on the high street

Politics

3 d. ago Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people

Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on on social media platforms after violent street protests in which 19 people were killed

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4 d. ago At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampantAt least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X.The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26 prominent social media platforms and messaging apps last week because they had missed a deadline to register under new regulations. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tear gas and water cannons fired at Nepal social media ban protests

Police fired tear gas at protesters during clashes as tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Nepal's capital on Monday (8 September) after authorities blocked most social media platforms, including Facebook, X and YouTube.

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5 d. ago Police probe underway after eight people become "unwell" at restaurant

Emergency services were called to the south Indian street kitchen and bar in Greater Manchester on Saturday and treated people for "minor reactions".

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: At least 425 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Around 300 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Around 150 arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Mass arrests as police drag away Palestine Action protesters in Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Dramatic scenes in Parliament Square as police drag away Palestine Action protesters

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Arrests begin as police move in on Palestine Action demonstration at Parliament Square

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago London protests LIVE: Police warn of arrests as hundreds to defy Palestine Action ban at Westminster demo

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago Palestine Action protests LIVE: Police warn of arrests as hundreds plan to defy ban in London

Attendees are expected to refuse street bail, requiring more people to be taken into custody

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6 d. ago People in 29 Welsh streets celebrate as they land £1,000 payouts

The postcode lottery raises money for charities

Economics

7 d. ago Portuguese victims of streetcar crash mourned by colleagues, friends and local residents

Ana Lopes, who worked at a Catholic charity in Lisbon, was among 16 people who died when a streetcar derailed and crashed into a building

Events

7 d. ago People's Postcode Lottery results: The winning streets for August 30 to September 5

Among the winners this week was chef Milan who scooped £250k

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