1 hour ago UPS plane explodes during takeoff at Louisville airport, leaving three dead and 11 injured

Louisville Metro Police announced on social media that several agencies are responding to the scene south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, as smoke filled the sky.

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2 h. ago Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s independenceMalaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz has called the trade deal “the best possible outcome for Malaysia.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Kentucky Governor warns of ‘serious situation’ after UPS plane crash ignites massive fire and black smoke

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a hub

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3 h. ago UK economy ‘bleeding out’ with brain drain in science and tech, peers warn

The Science and Technology Committee said Britain should be ‘rolling out the red carpet rather than red tape’ for highly skilled professionals.

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3 h. ago New technology will eliminate call spoofing ‘within a year’ – minister

Home Office minister Lord Hanson said call tracing will allow phone scammers to be hunted down.

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3 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon to join discussion panel during Edinburgh’s First Footin’

The former first minister will join Garbage singer Shirley Manson as a special guest of Edinburgh Maker Michael Pederson.

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3 h. ago UPS plane explodes during takeoff at Kentucky airport, leaving massive plume of smoke and multiple injured

Louisville Metro Police announced on social media that several agencies are responding to the scene south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, as smoke filled the sky.

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4 h. ago UPS plane crashes near Louisville international airport in Kentucky

Local police reporting unknown number of injuries as plume of smoke visible south of airport just before 5.30pmA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, with local police officials reporting an unknown number of injuries.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Louisville UPS plane crash LIVE as 'fire' and smoke rises from major airport

A UPS plane has crashed at Louisville International Airport in Kentucky - a shelter-in-place order has been issued as police warned people to 'stay away'

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4 h. ago Horror plane crash with plumes of smoke seen for miles as cops swarm scene

A UPS cargo plane crashed during take-off on Tuesday, causing a horror fireball and sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. A huge emergency service response was scrambled

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4 h. ago Hiding money away in overseas territories starves Treasury, warns MP

Phil Brickell will call for Whitehall clarity over ministers’ efforts to tackle financial secrecy in the British Overseas Territories.

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4 h. ago Starmer says he ‘hasn’t changed his mind’ on climate action before Cop30 summit

The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Government’s clean energy ambitions and the UK’s role as a global climate leader.

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5 h. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

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6 h. ago Radiohead fans ‘incredibly excited’ for band’s first live show in seven years

Crowds gather outside Movistar Arena in Madrid for first concert of European tour that sold out in minutesAn hour or so before the sun rose over Madrid, Francesco Puddu staked out a prime spot in front of the city’s hulking Movistar Arena. He was among the first Radiohead fans to arrive at the venue, buzzing with expectations for the British band’s first live show in seven years, kicking off a 20-date European tour.“I’m incredibly excited. Like, I don’t think it’s real,” said the 27-year-old, who had travelled from Italy. “It’s been so long that even if they play the same song 20 times in a row, I’ll be happy.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal says 'I threw in the towel' in emotional admission

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal has opened up about her time on Strictly Come Dancing with professional partner Julian Caillon, admitting she nearly quit after one tough training session

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9 h. ago WTA Finals tennis: Sabalenka fends off Pegula; Gauff beats ailing Paolini – as it happened

Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 while Coco Gauff cleaned up her service game to win 6-3, 6-2 against Jasmine PaoliniGauff 3-1 Paolini* (* denotes server): Gauff nets two backhands in a row as the Italian plays her first ball with a bit more power than in the first three games. But Guaff uses the court to make Paolini chase the ball at the baseline and gets to deuce after a weak second serve from the Italian. The two trade advantages for a while and at the fifth deuce, Gauff nets a backhand return. Paolini finally sees out the 8min 58sec game after Gauff sends one long.*Gauff 3-0 Paolini (* denotes server): A long rally ends with the Italian powerfully slicing a winner and following it up with another crosscourt forehand that Gauff strains to reach. But she sends three returns long in back-to-back break points, putting her arms up in the air in frustration. Gauff gets the advantage and turns the game around to take the set after another poor return from ...

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9 h. ago College appeals ruling blocking Miami land transfer for Trump presidential library

The board of a South Florida college is appealing a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking officials from giving away a parcel of prime Miami real estate so it can be used for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

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9 h. ago Donna Jean Godchaux supplied steel and soul to the Grateful Dead in their prime

Godchaux sang on classics by Elvis and Otis Redding and had a long solo career, but it’s as a member of the Dead’s classic, acid-drenched 70s lineup – and as the band’s only female member – that she will be remembered• Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies aged 78By her own admission, Donna Jean Godchaux was not a fan of the Grateful Dead when she arrived in California – then Donna Jean Thatcher – in 1970. Already a music industry veteran at 23, she had spent five years as a member of Southern Comfort, a group of singers regularly employed as backing vocalists at the renowned Fame studios in her native Alabama. But she was rigidly unimpressed with her San Francisco friends’ undying devotion to Jerry Garcia and co. She hated the band’s name and loudly opined that the only reason people liked them was because they were invariably out of their minds on drugs when they went to see them live. In fact, she could prove she was right: she offered to attend a Dead show sober...

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9 h. ago Alleged Islamic State supporter accused of plotting terror attack on Manchester's Jewish community previously worked as holiday camp entertainer, trial hears

Walid Saadaoui also used to run an Italian restaurant, jurors were told

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9 h. ago Elon Musk told to ‘mind his own business’ by minister after UK comments

Lord Hanson of Flint said he would ‘welcome much silence’ from the tech billionaire.

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