51 h. 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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52 h. 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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52 h. 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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53 h. 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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54 h. 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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64 h. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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1 week ago New Zealand beat England by five wickets in second men’s cricket one

Hosts secure series victory after win in second ODI Sign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Tom4th over: England 25-1 (Smith 13, Root 11) Jamie Smith clatters a pull shot to the midwicket fence for four and then picks up a single in the same region. Root continues his busy start with a single past point and Jamie Smith then plays a nonchalant flick for SIX onto the grass bank on the leg side.3rd over: England 13-1 (Smith 2, Root 10) Joe Root is the new batter. He whips Duffy off his pads for two and then times the next one even better for four. Root then pings a drive through cover for four more! Ten runs and the wicket of Duckett off the over. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Terrifying' flash flood devastates Brit holiday hotspot as partygoers run for cover

Storm Alice continues to batter parts of Spain, with a flash flood hitting Granada, leaving onlookers shocked as streets, cars and homes disappeared under a brown tide

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3 w. ago Four killed and 20 injured in horrific mass shooting at bar in US

Local police said victims and witnesses were forced to run for cover during the 'tragic and difficult' incident

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