2 h. ago Moment Ethiopia volcano erupts for first time in almost 12,000 years

A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first time in almost 12,000 years.

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6 h. ago Flights cancelled after Ethiopia volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years forming huge ash cloud

Thick plumes of ash tracked drifting over Yemen and Oman before spreading across Pakistan and into northern India

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29 h. ago England plot route to Ashes recovery as Mark Wood admits they were ‘hit hard in round one’

Nervous flyer considered driving from Perth to BrisbaneTourists yet to decide if Test players will play tour matchMark Wood has considered driving straight from Perth to Brisbane – a 2,500 mile (4,000 km) journey over four days – just to fill the extra time created by the chastening start to England’s much-hyped Ashes moonshot.The fast bowler was among a side left “shellshocked” by the galling batting collapse on the second day at Perth Stadium that allowed Australia to power to a one-nil series lead through Travis Head’s remarkable 69-ball century. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago More than 170 climbers rescued as Mount Semeru eruption blankets villages in ash

Indonesia sits along the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’

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5 d. ago Volcano eruption forces the rescue of more than 170 climbers on Indonesia's Mount Semeru

Indonesian authorities say they are helping more than 170 climbers caught by Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption to return to safety

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5 d. ago Mount Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia prompts evacuations

More than 300 people most at risk are moved to shelters as tallest peak on Java island unleashes clouds of hot ashIndonesia’s Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, has erupted, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to raise the alert to the highest level.The volcano in East Java province unleashed searing clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, lava and gas that travelled up to 7km (4 miles) down its slopes several times from midday to dusk, while a thick column of hot clouds rose 2km into the air, Indonesia’s Geology Agency said in a statement. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago China’s power play: MI5 warns of relentless espionage attempts in Britain

Alert says Beijing trying to recruit British sources in parliament, even if potential gains may be unclearAn unexpected connection on LinkedIn. An offer of work from a headhunter, most likely a young woman, based in China. The chance to earn perhaps £20,000 part-time writing a handful of geopolitical reports for a Chinese company peppered with “non-public” or “insider” insights. Payment in cryptocurrency or cash preferred.It may seem obvious, on this telling, that something about this approach would be amiss. Nevertheless, China’s powerful ministry of state security (MSS) still considers it worthwhile to deploy recruitment consultants to try it – leading MI5 to warn repeatedly about their activity online. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Is it safe to travel to Bali after Mount Semeru volcano eruption?

A red aviation warning has been issued by an Australian advisory board

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5 d. ago How you could get up to £25k towards your first home – as only one in ten first

FIRST-TIME buyers could access up to £25,000 towards their own home, by making use of help schemes. We reveal what is available to help buyers get a foot on the property ladder – and some that also apply to those wanting to step up to a bigger home. New research from Baratt Homes reveals that...

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5 d. ago Indonesia volcano eruption live: People run to safety after Mount Semeru erupts as red flight warning issued

Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level of Java Island's tallest mountain to the highest

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6 d. ago Volcano erupts in Indonesia with terrifying 800m ash cloud that send thousands fleeing

Mount Semeru on Indonesia's main island of East Java has blown three times, forcing terrified residents to flee for safety an ash column shooting into the sky.

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6 d. ago Indonesia raises alert for Mount Semeru volcano to the highest level after a series of eruptions

Indonesian authorities raised the alert for Mount Semeru volcano to the highest level after a series of eruptions

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6 d. ago Indonesia volcano eruption live: People run to safety after Mount Semeru erupts and spews 54,000ft ash cloud

Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level of Java Island's tallest mountain to the highest

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6 d. ago Indonesian volcano erupts spewing enormous 54,000ft ash cloud as people run to safety and Australia issues flight safety warning

Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang District and Malang District in East Java, erupted on Tuesday morning at 6:11am local time.

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6 d. ago Mount Semeru spews out 54,000ft ash plume in triple eruption as people run for their lives

Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang districts in East Java, Indonesia has erupted three times with thousands of residents evacuated

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8 d. ago Asda issues urgent alert to online shoppers and says 'act fast'

The supermarket chain launched a new limited time offer - and it's only available to the first 60,000 customers

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2 w. ago Footsie hits ANOTHER record high as it closes in on 10,000 mark for first time

On another bumper session for investors, London's blue-chip index rose more than 100 points in early trading on Tuesday to a peak of 9897.

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2 w. ago US sports betting crisis grows as MLB’s Clase and Ortiz indicted over alleged rigged pitches

Pair could face 65 years in prison if found guiltyNBA also caught up in its own gambling scandalThe betting crisis in US sports has spread further after Cleveland Guardians players Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted over an alleged scheme to rig pitches during games.Bettors in the US can gamble on whether individual pitches will be balls or strikes. Prosecutors allege claim that Ortiz was paid $5,000 for throwing an intentional ball during a game on 15 June. His teammate Clase, a three-time All-Star, is alleged to have been given $5,000 for facilitating the rigged pitch. Prosecutors claim the pair did so again in a game on 27 June, receiving $7,000 each. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arrest made as speed camera left out of action for a year after being cut down is replaced

The average speed camera on Llangyfelach Road in Swansea was cut down a year ago, with police offering a £1,000 reward for information on the crime at the time

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3 w. ago Arrest made as speed camera that was chopped down a year ago is finally replaced

The average speed camera on Llangyfelach Road in Swansea was cut down a year ago, with police offering a £1,000 reward for information on the crime at the time

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