96 m. ago US hit with mass shootings and fatal accidents on Fourth of July holiday

Violence and shootings tend to surge during the summer, especially on one of the deadliest days of the yearFriday’s US Independence Day holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the US, including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and five wounded as a police chief voiced frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city.Indianapolis metropolitan police chief Chris Bailey told reporters early Saturday morning that the Fourth of July mayhem a day earlier was “completely unacceptable and unnecessary” – and that parents and guardians needed to better control their children. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Helmut Marko admits Red Bull fear amid Max Verstappen Mercedes talks

Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko have a strong relationship and all but one of his Red Bull contracts have been signed in the Austrian's office at on of his Graz hotels

Politics

3 h. ago UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after years of tension

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3 h. ago Airbnb removes listing of controversial 'basic but convenient' industrial cabin after probe

The industrial-type building off Egginton Street was listed on the online marketplace as a "basic but convenient" place to stay - this has now been removed

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4 h. ago Newly single Katy Perry is in for a rude awakening. JANA HOCKING takes the measure of her post

It's official. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are over. Welcome back to the singles market, Katy. And, girl, you may have been to space, but you're going to have to brace yourself for this re-entry.

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5 h. ago Warning over 'urgent need' for response to outbreaks of highly contagious virus in Europe

Outbreaks of the animal disease in Italy and France mark the "first-ever occurrence" of the virus in the countries

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5 h. ago Camra beer festival celebrates 50 years after bosses snubbed bizarre sex orgy gathering

The Campaign for Real Ale is marking a significant milestone with 50 years of beer festivals, but a tell-all book reveals the history, devastations and controversy back when it first started in the seventies

Culture

7 h. ago Emma Raducanu leaves Wimbledon with boosted confidence – but also coach question

The 22-year-old is unsure whether she will be able to continue with Mark Petchey.

Politics

7 h. ago Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham ‘could get chosen by free agent targets’ in blow to Celtic and Rangers

Wrexham are looking to make a splash in the transfer market after winning promotion to the Championship, and a former Premier League star believes they'll be a problem for Rangers and Celtic

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8 h. ago Bloodbath cartel violence worse than ever in Mexico with beheaded bodies hanging from bridges, mass shootings and a 'extermination camps' with ovens for disposing of the dead

Once confined to remote borderlands, the carnage is now brazen, public, and unrelenting, leaving Mexican streets soaked in blood.

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11 h. ago Opec+ plans to boost oil output in bid to win back market share

Latest in a series of production increases is likely to put downward pressure on Brent crude price

Politics

11 h. ago Man United's wildcard striker target can be 'unlocked' after Victor Osimhen transfer

Manchester United are in the market for a striker in the summer transfer window as they look to address their lack of goals

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11 h. ago Meghan Markle shares sweet July 4 tradition with Harry that began on their second date

Meghan Markle was celebrating US Independence Day

Politics

12 h. ago Emma Raducanu hints at major change after Wimbledon exit – 'It's very difficult'

Emma Raducanu can take the positives from her performance at Wimbledon, but she may be forced to make an unwanted change after being beaten by world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka

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12 h. ago Wimbledon star shared her one main gripe after playing against Emma Raducanu

British tennis star Emma Raducanu saw her Wimbledon campaign come to an end on Friday after losing to World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the third round, having beaten Marketa Vondrousova before that

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12 h. ago Home Office welcomes Palestine Action ban as it comes into force

A Home Office spokesperson said on Saturday: ‘We welcome the Court’s decision and Palestine Action are now a proscribed group.’

Society

12 h. ago Meghan Markle celebrates Fourth of July with her best friend

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, was very active on social media throughout the independence day celebrations, sharing updates on her perfectly designed charcuterie boards.

Politics

13 h. ago Third man arrested after 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson associate

Officers executed a warrant in Blantyre on Friday morning and arrested a 49-year-old man.

Events

13 h. ago I was so obsessed with doodling I drew all over my £1.35m mansion

Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, rose to fame in 2017 when a video of him using a marker pen to draw all over a shop was viewed 46 million times in one week on social media.

Economics

13 h. ago Kate Middleton's telling Wimbledon outing with Meghan Markle hinted at disaster ahead

The Princess of Wales made two high-profile Wimbledon outings with Meghan Markle in years gone by - but despite the friendly display, a body language expert says there were already signs of future conflict

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