69 m. ago At least 31 killed after crane collapses onto speeding train in Thailand ‘slicing it in half’

Train originating in Bangkok derails and catches fire with 195 passengers on board

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82 m. ago High inflation, currency collapse and soaring food prices: The damning numbers behind Iran’s economic implosion

A currency crash led thousands of Iranians onto the streets late last month. Karl Matchett looks at how Tehran was plunged into economic crisis - and why it is unlikely to improve

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86 m. ago I replaced my weekly shop with food waste apps – here’s how much I saved

These apps can help you save on food, but Molly Greeves discovers a catch

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87 m. ago Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO’s defence of Federal Reserve

US president says Jamie Dimon was wrong to suggest he was undermining independence of central bankBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has hit out at the JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, saying the Wall Street executive was wrong to suggest he was undermining the independence of the Federal Reserve.The US president and his administration have come under fire for their attacks against the Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, who is now facing a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice over alleged “abuse of taxpayer dollars” linked to renovations to the central bank’s headquarters in Washington. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Iran’s chief justice urges regime to swiftly ‘punish’ protest detainees

Move comes despite Trump’s threat to ‘take very strong action’ if Tehran executes demonstrators

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1 hour ago Iran's horrifying torture methods from gas in hospitals to kill squad executions

An expert has revealed the terrifying reality of life inside Iran as the internet blackout continues. From families searching body bags to no access to health care and street executions, the human rights specialist has issued an urgent plea

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1 hour ago Family at war over 'Teletubbies' farm shop: Mother and daughter sue two sons over future of £6.6m site that has featured in hit TV show

The Country Market, in Bordon, Hampshire, became the subject of a multimillion-pound tug of war between the men and women in the family after it's 'pioneering founder' Peter Marshall died.

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2 h. ago 'I beg you President Trump, please don't let him be executed': Desperate relatives of condemned Iranian shopkeeper plead for US to intervene as he faces execution

Erfan Soltani, believed to be the first anti-regime protester in the latest Iranian uprising to be given the death sentence, is expected to be hanged today.

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2 h. ago Iran latest: US staff told to leave base in Qatar after Tehran threatens attack in major escalation

A senior Iranian commander said Tehran is at the ‘peak of our readiness’ to respond to any strike on Iran amid Donald Trump’s threats

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2 h. ago Iranian protesters were lured into 'killing zones' by undercover security forces then massacred in ambushes, demonstrator reveals

As the regime continues its crackdown on anti-government riots, demonstrators in Iran say undercover agents have now infiltrated protest group.

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2 h. ago Thailand train crash latest: At least 31 dead after crane falls onto train going 120kmph ‘slicing it in half’

Train originating in Bangkok derails and catches fire with 195 passengers on board

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2 h. ago 29 dogs found dead in plastic bags at Atlanta home with dozens more malnourished

Three people are facing more than 100 charges between them after cops made the gruesome discovery

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2 h. ago Barclays Bank's 'vanishing trick' saves you money 'without noticing'

The UK bank has recommended a 'smart' method that customers can use to boost their savings

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2 h. ago Iran's gruesome execution methods from hanged on a crane to stoning as shop

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Erfan Soltani, 26, will be hanged today after being given just 10 minutes to say goodbye to his family as he was jailed under 'arbitrary criminal charges' amid anti-government protests

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2 h. ago Charity shopper nearly leaves without item worth thousands, then realises mistake

A thrifty woman almost left the charity shop without an item worth thousands before she realised that it was something she should buy, and then she googled the item for herself to check

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2 h. ago Charity shop volunteer shares 1 'diabolical' thing she hates customers doing

A former charity shop employee has shared the one thing she hates seeing customers do with their goods - as she said it's 'diabolical' and can hurt charity shops in the long run

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2 h. ago Thailand: At least 29 killed as crane falls onto train from Bangkok with scores more injured

Police say there are more bodies in the wreckage yet to be retrieved

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3 h. ago Iran threatens to strike US air bases as Trump vows 'strong action' if protesters are hanged: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest developments on the Iranian protests as Donald Trump vows Iran's regime faces 'very strong action' if executions of demonstrators are carried out.

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3 h. ago Photos show rescue workers at scene of crane collapse and train derailment in Thailand

A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train on Wednesday, causing a fiery derailment that killed over 20 people in northeastern Thailand.

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3 h. ago Iran’s footballers face battle to be heard as regime brutally clamps down on protests

For Mehdi Taremi and others playing abroad, showing solidarity with their home nation can mean threats and possible detentionMehdi Taremi did what he does best. On Saturday, the Iranian striker turned inside the area and scored for Olympiakos, a well-taken eighth goal of the season for the 33-year-old that clinched a 2-0 win at Atromitos and a place at the top of the Greek Super League. Usually, millions of people in Iran follow every step of Taremi’s European career, one that took off with Porto and has settled in Piraeus via Milan, but not this time.The ruling regime in Tehran has cut the internet and all communications, which meant that residents of the football-loving nation also missed the non-celebration that followed. “It actually has to do with the conditions in my country,” Taremi said. “There are problems between the people and the government. The people are always with us, and that’s why we are with them. I couldn’t celebrate in solidarity with the Iranian people. I know ...

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