4 d. ago Thanksgiving blizzard and arctic blast plunges holiday travel into chaos for millions across US

Millions of Thanksgiving travelers are running into snowy roads and hundreds of delayed flights throughout the US on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Eight dead in Delhi car explosion near Red Fort as huge crowd runs for cover

A car has exploded at a busy metro station in New Delhi, killing at least eight people and injuring several others, with the cause of the blast currently being investigated

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2 w. ago Delhi explosion: Blast at station sends crowd running for cover as at least one killed

The Delhi Fire Department raced to the scene after a parked car exploded near Red Fort Metro Station

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3 w. ago Mega storm lashes Spain with stay indoors warning in Barcelona, tourist flights delayed and roads becoming rivers on Balearic holiday islands as videos show people running for cover

Barcelona has issued a stay indoors warning as the city was battered by hail, torrential rain and strong winds.

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3 w. ago Mega storm lashes Spain with stay indoors warning in Barcelona, tourist flights delayed and roads becoming rivers in Balearic holiday islands as videos show people running for cover

Barcelona has issued a stay indoors warning as the city was battered by hail, torrential rain and strong winds.

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3 w. ago Masked Bonfire Night youths turn city centres into war zones as they blast fireworks at emergency workers, terrify crowds and torch tower block amid more than 30 arrests

Footage shows members of the public running for cover when fireworks were set off in Birmingham city centre as police battled to regain control.

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3 w. ago Masked Bonfire Night youths turn city centres into war zones as they blast fireworks at emergency workers, terrify crowds and torch tower block amid more than 20 arrests

Footage shows members of the public running for cover when fireworks were set off in Birmingham city centre as police battled to regain control.

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3 w. ago David Beckham runs for cover as firework explodes in front of him during celebration with Victoria

Watch as Sir David Beckham narrowly avoids an exploding firework during a home display for Bonfire Night.

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3 w. ago Sir David Beckham runs for cover as firework explodes in front of him while Victoria warns 'careful!'

Sir David Beckham ran for cover as a firework exploded in front of him following an at home display for Bonfire Night on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely

India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots upSunday was a long day for the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. It began with a two-hour rain delay; it concluded with a catch at cover, taken on the stroke of midnight, which sealed a 52-run victory against South Africa and a maiden World Cup title.But amid the fireworks, tears, hugs, a lap of honour at the DY Patil Stadium, and rumours of a forthcoming winners’ parade in Mumbai, Kaur found time to deliver an important message to the media. “We’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “The celebration will go on all night. And then let’s see what BCCI is planning for us This is just the beginning.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago India’s World Cup win can set a new world order in women’s cricket – if it spends money wisely | Raf Nicholson

India would do well to remember that Australia’s domination was based on building from the grassroots upSunday was a long day for the India captain, Harmanpreet Kaur. It began with a two‑hour rain delay; it concluded with a catch at cover, taken on the stroke of midnight, which sealed a 52-run victory against South Africa and a maiden World Cup title.But amid the fireworks, tears, hugs, a lap of honour at the DY Patil Stadium, and rumours of a forthcoming winners’ parade in Mumbai, Kaur found time to deliver an important message to the media. “We’ve been waiting for this moment,” she said. “The celebration will go on all night. And then let’s see what BCCI is planning for us this is just the beginning.” Continue reading...

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