44 h. ago UK travel chaos as Storm Bram brings 90mph winds and power cut warning

Storm Bram is causing major disruption across the UK with 90mph winds, widespread flooding, and severe travel chaos, leaving thousands without power as Met Office warnings remain in force.

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48 h. ago Storm Bram sees flights cancelled at Heathrow, Manchester and Dublin airports

Storm Bram has forced passengers across the UK to scramble for travel plans as the weather chaos has caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations

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48 h. ago Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues

Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.

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49 h. ago Storm Bram Scotland LIVE: Train routes disrupted as Storm Bram chaos enters second day

Rail disruption has continued as Storm Bram enters its second day of causing travel chaos in Scotland.

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49 h. ago Storm Bram chaos as flights cancelled and roads closed with new flood warnings

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings for wind in the UK as Storm Bram continues to cause disruption, with several roads closed and flights cancelled

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62 h. ago Trains delayed and cancelled as tree blocks line in Greater Manchester

Disruption is expected to continue until 8pm

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62 h. ago Brigitte Macron criticised after using sexist slur against feminist protesters

French first lady was filmed calling women who had disrupted Paris theatre show by Ary Abittan ‘sales connes’French celebrities and politicians on the left have expressed outrage after Brigitte Macron was filmed using a derogatory and sexist slur to describe feminist protesters at a theatre show in Paris.A video filmed on Sunday showed France’s first lady in discussion backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris with Ary Abittan, a French actor and comedian previously accused of rape, before a performance he was about to give. The previous night, feminist campaigners had disrupted his show with shouts of: “Abittan, rapist!” Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Lorries overturn on M74 as Storm Bram strong winds close busy Scots motorway

At least three lorries have overturned on the same stretch of the M74, reportedly on both sides, on Tuesday evening due to heavy winds caused by Storm Bram.

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63 h. ago Brigitte Macron filmed using slur against feminist protesters in Paris

First lady seen making sexist and derogatory reference to women who had disrupted theatre show by Ary AbittanBrigitte Macron was facing criticism on Tuesday after video emerged of her using a slur to denounce feminist protesters.The scene filmed on Sunday showed France’s first lady in discussion backstage at the Folies Bergère theatre in Paris with Ary Abittan, a French actor and humorist previously accused of rape, before a performance he was about to give. The previous night, feminist campaigners had disrupted his show with shouts of: “Abittan, rapist!” Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Storm Bram: ‘Very dangerous’ winds cause travel disruption and power outages

Gusts of up to 119kmh (74mph) were recorded amid general wind speeds of up to 78kmh (48.5mph) at 1pm at the weather station at Sherkin Island.

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66 h. ago Storm Bram live: Rush hour warning after 100mph winds and rain cause travel disruption

Flights, ferry crossings, and rail journeys face cancellations and delays

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67 h. ago Storm Bram live: Parts of UK hit with ‘danger to life’ weather warning as travel disruptions continue

Flights, ferry crossings, and rail journeys face cancellations and delays

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68 h. ago Which London flights and trains are disrupted by Storm Bram?

All the travel disruptions in London as Storm Bram batters other parts of the UK

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2 d. ago Thousands left without power as Storm Bram causes travel disruptions: Live updates

Flights, ferry crossings, and rail journeys face cancellations and delays

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3 d. ago Storm Bram causes widespread travel disruption with British Airways flights cancelled: Live updates

Flights, ferry crossings, and rail journeys face cancellations and delays

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3 d. ago Storm Bram: Flights, trains and ferries cancelled across UK after severe weather warning

British Airways delayed first wave of departures from London Heathrow to Belfast City, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester

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3 d. ago Scots issued urgent travel warning as Storm Bram to bring 90mph gales

Travel disruption is expected in large areas across the country this week

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3 d. ago Storm Bram threatens travel chaos as London temperature hits 15C

Storm Bram threatens travel chaos as London temperature hits 15C  London Evening Standard

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6 d. ago UK set for disruptive weather into new week as weekend downpours continue

Parts of the United Kingdom can expect disruptive weather into the new week, following weekend showers, but forecasters say it is too early to give a prediction for Christmas

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1 week ago Sydney police charge four men over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Detectives claim to have uncovered Sydney-based network involving online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW police say they have uncovered an “international satanic child sex abuse material ring” and charged four Australians for their alleged involvement.Detectives from the sex crimes squad said that as part of Strike Force Constantine, an investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themes, they disrupted a Sydney-based network. Continue reading...

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