7 h. ago Three dead and 15 hurt after rough seas pull people into the ocean in Tenerife

Two men and a woman died in separate incidents after sudden sea surges battered the Spanish islandThree people have died and at least 15 were injured in separate incidents linked to rough seas battering the Spanish island of Tenerife, pulling several victims into the ocean, emergency services said.A rescue helicopter airlifted a man who had fallen into the water at a beach in La Guancha, a municipality in the north of the island, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Four people killed and 11 hurt when car cops were chasing slams into crowd on busy Florida street

A fifth victim is in critical condition after the crash

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31 h. ago Another bear attack in Japan as former victim calls for ruthless response: ‘Bears have learned humans are weak’

At least 100 people have been attacked by bears since April, marking one of the worst years on record

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46 h. ago Students and faculty at over 100 US universities protest against Trump’s attacks

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedomStudents, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students and workers’ strikes next May Day and a nationwide general strike in May 2028.The day of action was organized under the banner of Students Rise Up, a network of students including both local groups and national organizations like Sunrise Movement and Campus Climate Network. Students were joined by faculty and educational workers’ unions like the American Association of University Professors and Higher Education Labor United. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Troops deployed in northern Japan to help stop bear attacks after surge in casualties

Japan has deployed troops in order to help tackle a surge in bear attacks that has seen a dozen people killed in recent months.

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3 d. ago As Japan experiences a surge in bear attacks, survivors share grisly stories of blood, bites and broken bones

A record 13 people have died in bear attacks in Japan this year – with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areasLoud conversations, whistles and, when all else fails, a plastic bottle are among the precautions authorities in Japan are urging people to take to counter a surge in bear attacks.It was a bell that Billy Halloran had to hand during a confrontation in the foothills of Myoko, northern Japan, last month. The 32-year-old New Zealander was settling into an 8km run when he spotted two Asiatic black bears about 30 metres ahead. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Japan sends in the troops to curtail surge in BEAR attacks after more than 100 people are hurt in six months

Since April, more than 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan, according to Environment Ministry statistics at the end of October.

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4 d. ago Japan sends in troops after ‘daily’ bear attacks threaten schools and tourist spots

Bear attacks have left 12 people dead and over 100 injured since April

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4 d. ago Japan deploys soldiers to contain surge in bear attacks in Akita

Close encounters reported almost daily as bears intrude into residential areas and attack and sometimes kill peopleJapan has deployed troops to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge in the number of bear attacks that have terrorised people in the mountainous region.Unexpected encounters with bears are being reported almost daily in the lead up to hibernation season as the animals forage for food. The bears have been roaming near schools, train stations, supermarkets and even at a hot springs resort. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Army deployed to stop bear attacks after 12 killed and 100 injured in horror spree

Bears have showed up near schools, train stations, supermarkets and even a hot springs resort, with attacks by the animals reported almost daily across Japan, mostly in the north.

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4 d. ago Japan deploys troops to help combat deadly wave of bear attacks

Bear attacks have left 12 people dead and over 100 injured since April

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6 d. ago Five climbers and two guides killed in Nepal avalanche, say officials

Bad weather hampering rescue efforts after avalanche that swept through Mount Yalung Ri base camp on MondayAn avalanche has swept through a camp on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said.Shailendra Thapa, an armed police force spokesperson, said five other people had been hurt at the base camp, located at 4,900 metres (16,070ft). Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Moment 'knifeman who hurt 11 people in Huntingdon train rampage storms barber shop moments after stabbing 14

Cambridgeshire Police said they are 'aware' of the three incidents that took place on October 31 and November 1 and are 'currently reviewing all incidents'.

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6 d. ago Police probe whether Huntingdon suspect is linked to stabbing of boy, 14, in city centre and storming barber shop with a knife day before 11 people hurt on train

Cambridgeshire Police said they are 'aware' of the three incidents that took place on October 31 and November 1 and are 'currently reviewing all incidents'.

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6 d. ago Four people hurt as train derails after hitting landslide at 80mph

Eighty-seven people, including 10 members of staff, were on board the 4.28am service from Glasgow to Euston when it came off the tracks in Cumbria.

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7 d. ago Cambridgeshire train stabbing: police briefing expected after 10 injured in mass attack – latest updates

Defence secretary says attack on Doncaster to London train is thought to be an isolated incident; nine of those hurt have life-threatening injuriesFull report: ten people taken to hospital following stabbing attackExplained: what we know so farSome more reaction is coming in.Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, said she was “deeply disturbed” by the reports from Huntingdon. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago 'Britain's most tattooed man' says kids are 'terrified' of him and mistake him for a clown

The 45-year-old man - King Of Ink Land King Body Art The Extreme Ink-Ite - has spoken about people's reactions to his many tattoos, and admitted some comments hurt his feelings

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1 week ago Boy took his own life after being falsely accused of stealing dead baby ashes

"It would have hurt him deeply that people were saying he had stolen a baby's ashes, especially when this wasn't true."

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1 week ago Boy, 14, kills himself after being falsely accused of despicable crime

'It would have hurt him deeply that people were saying he had stolen a baby's ashes, especially when this wasn't true'

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1 week ago Trump live: Border Patrol chief ordered to appear in court every day amid uproar over agents tear gassing kids in Chicago

In a speech to service members in Japan, Trump vowed to continue sending the military into US cities

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