17 h. ago Kindness of strangers: I was stuck on the road while hitchhiking when a travelling circus helped me get home

I tucked myself up and went to sleep outside a church, and when I woke up I saw a strange convoy approachingRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIt was 1985. No one had ever heard of Ivan Milat or the horrors of Belanglo state forest, so hitchhiking was still a thing. I lived in Adelaide and wanted to go to my brother-in-law’s 40th birthday party in Canberra. Young, foolhardy and totally broke, I decided to hitch the 1,300km there.I packed a bag and set out around the corner from my house. I’d been on my feet for all of three minutes when a beautifully restored American hot rod pulled up in front of me. Behind the wheel was a friend I hadn’t seen since primary school. He invited me to get in, then gave me a lift all the way up to the outskirts of the city, where the major highway to Sydney begins. It was my first of many lucky breaks on this trip. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Pep Guardiola calls for major FA Cup change ahead of Man City vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to see changes made to the FA Cup semi-final set-up moving forward ahead of the champions' latest trip to Wembley this weekend

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37 h. ago Shocking moment 'thug armed with a crossbow' is seen prowling the streets of Leeds as three people are injured in terrifying daylight attack and armed police swarm city to detain suspect

This is the shocking moment a man strolls along a street in Leeds with what appears to be a crossbow amid reports three people have been injured in a daylight attack in a major city today. 

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38 h. ago Carnage as three people are 'attacked by a man armed with a crossbow' in Leeds city centre

Three people have been left injured amid reports of a man spotted 'armed with a crossbow' in a major city today. 

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39 h. ago Uniqlo announces new opening in major UK city with more to follow

The brand has been expanding its collection of UK stores, and has this week added its latest store to one major city

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66 h. ago The busy main Swansea road affected by road closure during bank holiday weekend

It comes as a major music festival is held in the city for the first time

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3 d. ago Man found dead in the road as 'unexplained' incident hits major UK city

Merseyside Police were called to Invergarry Road in Croxteth at around 7.25am on Thursday, April 24, following a report of a concern for safety of a man said to be in his 60s

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4 d. ago America's 'Gateway City' is at center of a cancer crisis with 'insidious' roots

An 'insidious' nuclear disaster dating back to World War II may have fueled an explosion of cancers and other rare, chronic diseases in a major Midwestern 'gateway' city.

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4 d. ago Mystery as major US city is hit by public health emergency with toxic chemicals filling the air

A mysterious air quality emergency has broken out in Chicago , as the city has been blanketed with toxic chemicals Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Get kitted out for Wembley with huge discount on Man City kits as Puma launch major sale

All seven Man City kits for the 2024/25 season are now available at a major discount on Puma

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4 d. ago Man City get major Premier League fixture boost in Champions League race

Manchester City have claimed pole position in the race for the third Champions League spot and can keep their momentum

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4 d. ago Major Man City Club World Cup decision confirmed after $1bn deal

Latest Manchester City news ahead of this summer's inaugural FIFA Club World Cup

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5 d. ago Vladimir Putin makes decision about attending Pope's funeral and meeting Donald Trump

Pope Francis' funeral is due to take place on Saturday with major world leaders set to descend on the city of Rome for the service, including Keir Starmer and Donald Trump

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9 d. ago Major clothing brand with 60 UK branches announces closure of city centre store leaving customers 'gutted'

The outdoor clothing brand, which has 60 stores in the UK, had become a staple of the UK high street - but it's being forced to shut more its store's doors for good

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9 d. ago All the Cardiff city centre roads closed on Easter Saturday for major rugby event

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Judgement Day

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9 d. ago Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Thousands go to hospital with respiratory problems after massive dust cloud blows in from Saudi ArabiaIraq was hit by its most severe sandstorm of 2025 this week, turning skies from blue to an orange haze. Visibility dropped to less than half a mile, causing travel disruptions, with two major airports halting flights, and streets in Basra, the largest city in southern Iraq, left deserted. Respiratory problems sent thousands to hospital. The storm also affected Kuwait, where wind gusts exceeded 50mph, and visibility in some areas was diminished to zero.This massive dust cloud originated in Saudi Arabia before being blown into Iraq. While dust storms are common in Iraq, climate change is expected to intensify them across the region in the future, fuelled by desertification in Saudi Arabia and Syria. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Major Bond update as Amazon scouts northern UK city for new location

Major Bond update as Amazon scouts northern UK city for new location  The Sun

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1 week ago Manchester United head to Wembley to defend FA Cup crown as Man City suffer major injury blow

Marc Skinner's side were victorious over Manchester rivals City to gain a place in the FA Cup final while City star suffers injury woe

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1 week ago Man City handed Champions League advantage vs Aston Villa and Newcastle as major boost clear

Manchester City are hoping to chase down a place in the Champions League over the coming weeks

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1 week ago City with 'festivals in its DNA' to host major summit of European arts event leaders

The event is to take place at the base of the Edinburgh International Festival

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