15 h. ago Man suffered one of worst deaths ever after getting stuck in British cave

It's a scenario worthy of a nightmare. Trapped in a 'corkscrew' shaft deep underground and with no hope of escape. At around 4pm on March 22, 1959, this is what happened to student Neil MOss.

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18 h. ago Premier League's worst five managers as Ivan Juric finally leaves Southampton

Southampton have axed Ivan Juric after their relegation from the Premier League with the Croatian winning just one game - but it is not the worst record in Premier League history

Politics

18 h. ago World's worst 'pandemic breeding grounds' as depraved animal markets spark virus fears

Experts have warned that filthy farms and markets packed full of sick, distressed animals around the world are potential breeding grounds for deadly new viruses that can jump from animals to humans

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39 h. ago Artist behind 'worst Donald Trump portrait ever' says her life has taken a bad turn

Donald Trump's whining has had a real effect on the career of British-born Sarah Boardman , who says that her reputation has been damaged by the US President's criticism

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69 h. ago The cover up that kept Britain's worst nuclear disaster secret despite fears it could have been as bad as Chernobyl

It was Britain's worst nuclear disaster, but it is likely you have never heard of it. Unlike Chernobyl in Ukraine, Windscale in Cumbria is not vivid in the public imagination.

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4 d. ago Girl, 4, left disfigured from 'worst injuries ever' after she was tortured for a year

The youngster was rushed to hospital after being found by police and medical staff are understood to documented extensive injuries, including bruising, burns, fractures, and disfigurement

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4 d. ago Young girl tortured and disfigured by 'worst injuries ever seen'

A 32-year-old woman was arrested.

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4 d. ago Girl, 4, left disfigured by 'worst injuries ever seen' after almost a year of torture

A four year old girl suffered horrendous injuries, including burns, fractures and disfigurement, over nearly a whole year before she was rescued by Queensland Police in Australia

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5 d. ago Inside the picturesque village in the grip of one of Britain's worst burglary crime waves

But how, in this pocket of rural Hampshire, have we reached the stage where burglars can apparently break into people's properties with impunity?

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5 d. ago UK’s worst motorway where aggressive drivers have ‘abandoned the speed limit’ named in AA study

Nine of the top 10 worst roads named by drivers have had sections converted to controversial ‘smart’ motorways

Transport

6 d. ago One of Britain's worst rapists may have targeted more than 80 victims, police reveal as 23 new victims come forward

A Chinese student unmasked as one of Britain's worst rapists may have targeted more than 80 victims, police have revealed.

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6 d. ago UK ‘prepares for the worst’ on US tariff as ‘intense’ talks continue, says Lammy

Further details of import taxes on goods are expected to be announced by the US on Wednesday.

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6 d. ago Reality star 'preparing her kids for the worst' after devastating diagnosis

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp has been given some more harrowing news after being advised to prepare her kids for "the worst" by medical professionals

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7 d. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nations, and Goldman Sachs say US recession more likelyWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsSwiss bank UBS has cut its forecast for the US stock market’s gains this year.Having previously forecast the S&P 500 shares index would end the year at 6,600 points (which would have been a 12% gain in 2025), UBS have now cut their end-year target to 6,400 points.“After considering the effects of tariffs and slower growth data so far in 2025, we now expect 6% earnings per share growth, and we have accordingly reduced our year-end target for the index to 6,400 (from 6,600).But this also means that there is still meaningful upside for broad US equities by year-end, in our view.”The Nikkei closed down 4%, while European indices are a sea of red. The sell off is broad based, with more than 550 of the Eurostoxx 600 stocks lower as investors take...

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7 d. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump trade war riles investors – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nationsWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsEurope’s main stock indices are a sea of red, as investors react to Donald Trump’s declaration that the reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations.Italy’s FTSE MIB index has dropped 1.4%, France’s CAC is down 1%, and Germany’s DAX has lost 0.95%.The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government and the fear of new announcements as early as Wednesday are creating a bleak atmosphere on trading floors worldwide. Just last Wednesday, the DAX was above 23,000 points, but it now appears that the index may soon test the 22,000 mark.The risk appetite seen in the initial weeks of the year has dissipated as investors and asset managers pull back, reduce positions, and refrain from taking on large new ones. The inclination to buy the dips has nearly vanished. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Man Utd news: 'Worst trainer' called out as Red Devils chief targeted by rivals

Manchester United have been training over the international break in preparation to face Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle are interested in hiring the club's chief operating officer

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8 d. ago Inside the 'worst shark attack in history' that saw US navy sailors picked off one

At first, sharks - drawn by the sound of explosions, the scent of blood, and the frantic splashing - focused on the floating dead. But it wasn't long before they turned their attention to the living.

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9 d. ago My body was so swollen I looked pregnant. Then I got the worst news imaginable

Marianne Williams would write off her dizziness and headaches to her office job - little did she know she was suffering from something much more serious

Politics

1 week ago England's sewage crisis is the worst it's ever been: Waste poured into rivers, lakes and coastlines for a record 3.6million hours in 2024

The latest figures were branded as 'disgraceful' by Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

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1 week ago Scotland's worst pothole accidents as victims suffer horror injuries

Carly McLean lost her unborn baby after a pothole burst her tyre and sent her car hurtling into a barrier.

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