95 m. ago Former Brit schoolgirl missing after devastating fire at Swiss ski resort

The fire killed 40 people and injured 119 others

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1 hour ago WW3 fears rise as Iran gives chilling response to Donald Trump threat

Iran has reacted with fury to Trump's warning that the US is 'locked and loaded' to defend 'peaceful protesters', sparking fears that war could break out and trigger global conflict

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2 h. ago Former Orlando police officer shot, killed in family dispute, OPD says

Former Orlando police officer shot, killed in family dispute, OPD says  WESH

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2 h. ago Mum fighting for life after scooter crash on first holiday abroad kills boyfriend

An Australian man has died and a mum-of-two is fighting for her life after a horrific scooter crash in Bali in the early hours of Sunday morning

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4 h. ago Pictured: Man, 23, stabbed to death minutes before midnight on New Year's Eve as suspect, 25, is charged with murder

Twenty-three-year-old Joe Burton died at a property in Bury, Greater Manchester, at 11.55 pm on New Year's Eve. Emergency services weren't able to save him despite their best efforts.

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4 h. ago Anthony Joshua swapped his seat before car crash which killed two of his friends

Boxer Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, December 29.

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5 h. ago Neil McCann enters next Kilmarnock manager fray as Robbie Neilson set for talks

Killie chiefs are on the hunt for a new boss after sacking Stuart Kettlewell

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5 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Son of infamous former UK gang boss has been shot in Germany

Cagdas Baybasin, the son of Hackney Bombers founder Abdullah Baybasin, was repeatedly shot in Dusseldorf after spending the day protesting against the imprisonment of his uncle

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5 h. ago Tributes flood in for 'one of the nicest and kindest lads' killed in Leeds horror crash

Nathan Bushnell has been named and pictured after fatal crash in Leeds

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5 h. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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5 h. ago Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

Police say the driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria has been charged

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6 h. ago Two Albanian men appear in court accused over hit and run that killed ex

Thomas Wallace was struck by a grey Mercedes estate car on the A289 Gads Hill in Gillingham, Kent, just after 12pm on Monday.

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6 h. ago Anthony Joshua’s driver charged with dangerous driving after fatal crash in Nigeria

British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina GhamiNigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid driving licence and “driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property”. He is due to appear in court on 20 January. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Suspected deadly mountain lion attack in Colorado is not the first such harrowing encounter

A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area

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6 h. ago Swiss ski resort fire: How New Year celebrations turned to tragedy as sparklers on bottles likely cause of blaze

40 people killed and 119 others injured in blaze that tore through a popular Alpine bar as revellers rang in the New Year

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6 h. ago Female IRA commander 'helped mastermind Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing but evaded justice' and has even returned to scene of Troubles attack that killed 12

A female IRA commander escaped justice after helping mastermind a bomb on Remembrance Sunday in Enniskillen, according to reports. The attack killed 12 people.

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6 h. ago Iran warns Trump not to cross ‘red line’ after US president says military ‘locked and loaded’ to help protesters

Wave of protests across Iran including calls for overthrow of Ayatollah Khamenei

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7 h. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘I need time’: Wilfried Nancy pleads for patience as Celtic face Old Firm battle

Manager has lost five of seven games since taking charge‘This is a tornado You do not win, you get killed’Wilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned defence of his credentials to manage Celtic, asking his critics to apply “context” and claiming the media have tried to “kill” him during his troubled early weeks in charge of the club. The reality is Nancy’s job will come under serious threat should Celtic lose Saturday’s Old Firm fixture.The 2-0 loss to Motherwell on Tuesday was the fifth reverse of Nancy’s seven games in charge of Celtic. The visitors’ performance at Fir Park was especially dismal, which raised the latest set of questions about the former Columbus Crew coach’s suitability for his role. If Rangers win at Celtic Park they would draw level with their oldest foes despite the Ibrox side’s own unconvincing start to the campaign. Both teams trail Hearts in Scotland’s Premiership. Continue reading...

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