4 h. ago ‘I’m turning away six people a day at Gatwick’: Birthday trip wrecked as staff reject valid passports again

Exclusive: Four years on, some airport ground handlers do not understand post-Brexit passport rules

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4 h. ago Three dead and one missing after boat sinks in New York City

Two others hospitalized after speed boat capsizes off Breezy Point, Queens, as Coast Guard continues searchThree people died, two others were hospitalized and one was missing after a boat sank in New York City on Sunday, according to the US Coast Guard.One of the hospitalized people was in critical condition on Monday morning, police said, a day after the speedboat took on water 5 miles (8km) south-east of Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway peninsula. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and killing seven people is about to stand trial nearly three years after the attack

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27 h. ago Night of 250 drones attack Ukraine in record 'aerial terror' onslaught launched by Russia

'Every day, our people stand against aerial terror,' Zelensky said on X about the onslaught that saw more strikes than any other single attack since the war started on February 24, 2022.

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31 h. ago Ukraine war live: Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion

Drones intercepted in at least 13 regions including Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Odesa, according to Ukrainian authoritiesVolodymyr Zelenskyy is urging for peace in the region following the large-scale Russian attack. In a post on X, the Ukrainian president wrote:Every day, our people stand against aerial terror. On the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Russia launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine — the largest attack since Iranian drones began striking Ukrainian cities and villages. In total, nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs and 35 missiles of various types were launched this week. I thank everyone who repels such attacks on a daily basis—our aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups of the air force and defence forces. I also thank those on the ground who save lives and respond to the aftermath of shelling—the state emergency service, medics, and the nationa...

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39 h. ago Fat loss coach shares common 'cheat day' mistake people make for weight loss

The weight loss expert said there are simple things you can do to stay on track

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5 d. ago Sudan paramilitary group kills more than 200 people in three

The Emergency Lawyers network said the RSF killed civilians south of Khartoum, with hundreds more either wounded or missingSudanese paramilitaries have killed more than 200 people in a three-day assault south of Khartoum, according to a lawyers’ network, while the army-backed government put the death toll at more than double that figure.The Emergency Lawyers network, which has documented human rights abuses during 22 months of fighting between the rival security forces, said hundreds more were wounded or missing and feared drowned after the paramilitaries opened fire on villagers as they attempted to flee across the White Nile. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Watch: Aftermath of Delta plane crash after flight 4819 flips over in Toronto

Watch scenes of the wreckage of a Delta Airlines passenger jet at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, 18 February, one day after the plane flipped upside down upon landing with 80 people on board.

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6 d. ago Unusual condition will make you throw up 'eight times a day for years'

A British GP has warned that a 'scary' under-recognised condition can cause people to vomit 'up to eight times a day' - but says there are things to look out for

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6 d. ago Falkirk communities urge to help protect vulnerable adults from being exploited

Thieves and bullies who prey on vulnerable elderly people are target of latest awareness day

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6 d. ago Watch live: Aftermath of Delta plane crash after flight 4819 flips over in Toronto

Watch live morning scenes of the wreckage of a Delta Airlines passenger jet at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, 18 February, one day after the plane flipped upside down upon landing with 80 people on board.

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6 d. ago AI 'brain decoder' that read someone's mind 'without training' dubbed 'cool' by boffins

The new algorithm has been developed by University of Texas at Austin scientists and could one day help people with conditions like aphasia which renders them unable to speak

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6 d. ago IBS symptoms vanished in a fortnight thanks to £1.60 supplement

For the estimated 15% of people worldwide dealing with gut issues, it can sharply disrupt their day-to-day activities. However, one supplement has been praised for its effectiveness in relieving symptoms

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7 d. ago Shocking moment gang of teens barge past Aldi security to steal bunches of flowers

A shocked passer by caught the moment a number of young people seemingly stole flowers for their dates on Valentine's Day, causing many to be shocked at their actions

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7 d. ago Young, old, refugees and returnees: thousands fleeing violence cross border into South Sudan

Makeshift hospitals and informal settlements deal with daily influx of those escaping the war in neighbouring SudanPhotographs by Diego Menjíbar ReynésAt the Joda border crossing between Sudan and South Sudan, movement is constant. Just 100 metres separate the two border checkpoints – on the Sudanese side, three raised flags welcome newcomers; on the South Sudanese side, a sign in Arabic and English marks the entrance to the country.Women arrive carrying their children, with their belongings balanced on their heads. Some families bring bed frames, nightstands, food, chairs and suitcases, loading them on to carts pulled by donkeys and crossing into South Sudan to escape war in Sudan.The entry point for refugees from Sudan to South Sudan; in the background is the border. In December, more than 5,000 people crossed this point each day Continue reading...

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