3 h. ago Israel shark attack: Beasts had 'circled beach for hours' as locals 'not surprised' by mauling

Sharks were reportedly spotted in the water hours before the attack off Hadera, north-west Israel, with locals offering different theories as to what lured the powerful beasts so close to shore

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4 h. ago George Clooney hits back at Donald Trump's 'fake movie star' taunts

Hollywood icon George Clooney wasn't bothered as he responded to President Donald Trump's comments claiming he was a 'fake movie actor' and a 'rat'

Politics

6 h. ago Inside William and Kate's private Easter celebrations with George, Charlotte and Louis

The Prince and Princess of Wales chose to miss the Royal Family's traditional Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and spent the weekend at Anmer Hall instead

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6 h. ago Nearly 100 pubs in the North West to celebrate St George’s Day with 2,000 free pints

Cheers!

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10 h. ago Gunmen shoot dead Brit, 30, in Costa Del Sol after waiting for football match to end

The victim, 30, said to be from the North West, died after he left a tennis club in Calahonda

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12 h. ago George Clooney stuns fans with confession about marriage to wife Amal

George Clooney has shocked fans after insisting he has never had an argument with his wife, human rights attorney Amal, who he has been married to for over a decade

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21 h. ago Missing swimmer's chilling last words before shark drags him out to sea

Beachgoers shared how the swimmer was screaming desperately as they were attacked by a shark in shallow waters off the coast of north-west Israel in front of horrified crowds

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26 h. ago Swimmer feared dead after being mauled by shark in Mediterranean

The man was seen struggling in the water just of Hadera, north-west Israel, as mortified crowds watched on.

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30 h. ago Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover

One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover.

Economics

32 h. ago The North West man with an outside chance of becoming the next Pope

A papal conclave is set to be called

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41 h. ago ‘My work is a scream for help’: Gaza’s artists document life under fire

Work illustrating the war’s brutality but also the resilience of four Palestinian artists, is being exhibited at the Darat al Funan in JordanBasel El Maqousi says he is amazed to be alive at the end of each day. Living in Gaza, where more than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel’s assault, and with the tally rising still, his amazement returns, he says, with each morning light.“The war began and life stopped. There is no work or art, we just try to run from one place to another, searching for salvation from the bombing and killing that pursues us. We walk quickly to search for water and food, and running has become the master of all times,” he says. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Two arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after man, 59, stabbed to death

Detectives in Nottinghamshire launched a murder investigation after the body of a man, 59, was discovered in Bulwell, a market town 4.5 miles north-west of Nottingham.

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3 d. ago ‘I love my country but nobody is safe’: the plight of Cameroon’s exiles, trapped in Nigeria

English-speaking minority refugees caught up in clashes between the military and separatists are stranded in neighbouring countryAmid the sound of children excitedly practising a drama for a forthcoming performance, a yam seller calls to passers by with discounts for their wares. Outside a closed graphic design shop overlooking them from a small hill, Solange Ndonga Tibesa tells the story of being uprooted from her homeland in north-west Cameroon.In June 2019 she and other travellers were abducted with her three-month-old baby by secessionists, who accused them of supporting the military. Their captors repeatedly hit them with butts of their guns, keeping them in a forest without food or water. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Musk and AI among biggest threats to brand reputation, global survey shows

Appraisal of international public affairs leaders warned companies against aligning with ‘polarizing’ Trump allyAssociating with the Donald Trump administration’s multibillionaire adviser Elon Musk and misusing artificial intelligence are among the most surefire ways for companies to damage their brands, a new survey of more than 100 international public affairs leaders found.Those findings stem from an appraisal conducted by the Global Risk Advisory Council, which was chaired by the head of the US Small Business Administration during Joe Biden’s presidency, Isabel Guzman. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Congo boat disaster death toll rises to 148, with more than 100 still missing

Fire broke out during onboard cooking before wooden vessel capsized with 500 passengers aboardThe death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this week has risen to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said on Friday.About 500 passengers were on board the wooden boat when it capsized on Tuesday after catching fire on the Congo River in the country’s north-west. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago I walked 10,000 steps with a weighted backpack every day for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping

Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness

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5 d. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub amongst venues nominated in prestigious pub and bar awards

­­­The 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards shortlist has been revealed and includes a number of north west venues

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7 d. ago William put through emotional wringer watching Aston Villa in Champions League

William had his hand over his mouth at points during the match and celebrated goals with Prince George, who wore his claret and blue scarf.

Sport

7 d. ago Met Office issues weather warning and dampens hopes of a sunny Easter weekend

Showers are expected across the north and south west of England and in Wales on Tuesday and Wednesday, with up to 75mm (3 inches) forecast for some areas.

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7 d. ago Heavy rain and flash floods could cause disruption, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday in areas of the north and south west of England and in Wales.

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