2 h. ago Top Ukrainian ministers submit their resignations as the country is rocked by a corruption scandal

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers submitted their resignations amid a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state nuclear power company

Politics

3 h. ago Titanic gold pocket watch recovered from body of one of its richest passengers is set to fetch £1m

Isidor Straus and his wife Ida were immortalised in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster movie as the elderly couple holding each other on their bed as the Titanic sank.

Economics

44 h. ago Dulles Airport: 'Possible injuries' after mobile lounge incident near US capital

The airport is open and continues to operate as normal

Events

45 h. ago 18 people sent to the hospital after mobile lounge crashes at Washington D.C.

Officials say a vehicle transporting passengers at a Washington, D.C.-area airport hit a dock at the building, sending 18 people to the hospital

Events

46 h. ago Major Dulles Airport incident as '17 passengers' injured in mobile lounge crash

Hospitals have been braced to prepare themselves for up to 17 patients after a 'people mover' at Washington Dulles International Airport crashed into a dock on Concourse D

Events

3 d. ago US flight cancellations rise as Sean Duffy warns travel could reduce to a ‘trickle’

Over 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persistsFlight cancellations and delays are set to grow as airline passengers across the United States spent the weekend grappling with those issues at major airports nationwide after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated a 4% reduction in air traffic in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown.If the shutdown continues, the FAA has instructed airlines to cut 6% of flights on Tuesday – and to do the same to 10% by 14 November. The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has warned that flight reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown persists, and on Sunday he predicted a “substantial” number of people in the US would be unable to celebrate the upcoming holidays with their families if the shutdown wasn’t resolved.The Associated Press and Reuters contributed reporting Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Equestrian rider died after falling from her horse in 'freak accident' during endurance event

Geraldine White, 76, suffered a bad fall from her horse Emeer while taking part in a long-distance ride in Moreton, Dorset on October 25.

Events

5 d. ago Passenger set on fire in airport lounge due to freak accident involving power bank

Qantas lounge staff rush out nearly 150 passengers after device ignites in man’s pocket

Events

5 d. ago Man learns true cost after criminal empire busted in Manchester Airport departure lounge

Asim Tufail is serving a 23 year prison sentence

Events

6 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo admits heartbreaking reason for snubbing Diogo Jota funeral

Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a freak car accident back in June, but fans were outraged after teammate Cristiano refused to attend the footballer's funeral

Politics

7 d. ago Power company signs agreement for first of 1,000 homes in northern Scotland

The homes will initially accommodate workers involved in upgrading power infrastructure in the region, before being made available to the public.

Politics

7 d. ago Mum fed up of airport chaos takes control of tannoy to help stranded passengers

A mum on her way home from holiday saved the day in a gridlocked airport departure lounge by grabbing the tannoy and helping passengers board eight flights - despite getting 'a bit nervous'

Events

7 d. ago Popular travel website's free airport lounge pass adverts ruled as 'misleading'

The company's adverts for 'free airport lounge access' were found to have breached advertising rules. It was told by the advertising watchdog the ads must not appear again 'in their current form'.

Transport

7 d. ago Man who fatally speared girlfriend completely through chest learns fate

A Florida man who claimed his girlfriend died in a freak accident after being impaled on a spear bedpost has been jailed for life after a jury found him guilty of murder

Events

9 d. ago Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 cast from oldest player to freak accident survivor

The high-stakes Netflix competition series based on the South Korean phenomenon is finally back for a second season

Sport

1 week ago Teen cricketer dies during training session after being struck by ball in freak accident

The teenager collapsed almost immediately after impact

Events

2 w. ago Cops invoke order giving them special powers amid fears UK city could turn violent

The measure means officers have the power to stop-and-search anyone they suspect may be involved in violence or weapon offences 'without the need to have reasonable grounds'.

Politics

2 w. ago Footballer, 38, dies in freak accident after falling into shop window as police launch investigation

The sportsman was fatally injured after accidentally falling against the window of a bookstore and smashing the glass in circumstances that are still being investigated by police

Events

2 w. ago Footie star, 38, dies in freak accident after shard of glass from shop window pierces stomach

A SPANISH football player has died aged 38 after a shard of glass from a broken shop window pierced his stomach. Tributes have been paid to Ernest Queralt ahead of his funeral tomorrow following the freak accident in Reus last Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQUweYgDJeG The futsal star was fatally injured after accidentally falling against the window of...

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2 w. ago Footballer, 38, dies after tragic freak accident as heartbroken club release statement

A footballer has been killed after a freak accident saw a shard of glass from a broken shop window pierce his stomach, with his club announcing his death

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