65 m. ago Yoon Suk Yeol ‘ranted’ about imposing martial law over drinks with lawmakers, former ruling party leader says

Han Dong Hoo claims in new memoir he and party colleagues feared they would be arrested or even killed

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81 m. ago Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento

South of the Amalfi Coast is a rugged wonderland of quiet paths through chestnut woods and vineyards. It’s all perfect for contemplating ancient yarns, spotting wildlife and enjoying local fareIn the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting noise, the sort of contented chunter made by a snorer having a light snooze. It’s not me. A pair of wild boar are approaching, moving through the shadows, noses down, short tails flicking continuously. It’s a mother and baby, so close I can see the dust on their backs. I move my hand towards the camera, but wily Old Ma spots the movement and they take off at a blistering pace, charging downhill, bristling with indignation.I continue walking uphill, and after a mile or so stop at a paw print in a patc...

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97 m. ago Head of 'brutal' Mexican cartel known as James Bond finally captured and behind bars

Violent Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, 39, took over a major Sinola cartel operation that moves heroin, cocaine, meth and other drugs across the Mexico-US border

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2 h. ago Yoon Suk Yeol ‘ranted’ about imposing martial law over drinks, former ruling party leader says

Han Dong Hoo claims in new memoir he and party colleagues feared they would be arrested or even killed

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2 h. ago Former Trump hotel chief calls president’s wild Gaza video ‘scary’ dictator ‘theater’

‘I think he does love the image that it portrays of him, as some sort of savior,’ said Jack O’Donnell

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3 h. ago Terrifying moment teen girl flung from spinning fairground ride in front of screaming kids

A young girl was flung from a spinning fairground ride at a Mexican amusement park after staff were accused of failing to secure the safety bar keeping passengers in place

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6 h. ago Man, 26, who used DRONES to sneak drugs, phones and tobacco into prisons is jailed

Mahamood Diallo Blin, 26, 'prolifically' flew the items into prisons in London and across the south-east.

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6 h. ago Satellite image captures three tropical cyclones spinning in the South Pacific at once

Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are churning as the region’s season reaches its peak Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual.Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all spinning as the region’s cyclone season, which starts in November and ends in April, reaches its peak. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I interviewed Blake Lively and I was shocked at what she said about working with Anna Kendrick on A Simple Favour amid those feud claims, writes LAURA FOX

Ahead of a long-awaited sequel in May, sources are claiming that despite painting the image of being best pals, behind the scenes Anna and Blake clashed over the Gossip Girl star's legal woes.

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6 h. ago Refugee – Taking up boxing at centre supported by Sport England ‘saved my life’

Dr Zin Myint arrived in the UK three months ago having fled Myanmar in South East Asia.

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7 h. ago South Carolina man set to face a firing squad seeks postponement, questioning execution procedures

A South Carolina man scheduled to face a firing squad next week is asking that his execution be postponed

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8 h. ago Video captures significant rock slide in Utah’s Zion National Park that shuts down roadway

One nearby biker heard heard what sounded like a ‘crack of thunder’ before someone shouted: ‘Rockfall!”

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8 h. ago Chris Hoy's heartbreak as doctors told him not to pick up his little girl after tumours fractured his spine

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken back as a result of his terminal cancer and was told by doctors he could not pick up his six-year-old daughter.

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9 h. ago Hollywood's most eligible bachelor Kevin Costner flaunts 'wild' single life on Instagram after marriage split

On Instagram, he dropped a slew of photos capturing the last few weeks, included a snap of him hanging with his new buddy Pete Davidson at the Super Bowl .

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11 h. ago Hoy's heartbreak as doctors told him not to pick up his little girl after tumours fractured his spine

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he suffered a broken back as a result of his terminal cancer and was told by doctors he could not pick up his six-year-old daughter.

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11 h. ago Heartbreaking final act of loyal dog after its owner's tragic death

Images of faithful pooch went viral: 'They are the ones who teach us so much about humanity more than humans themselves.'

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11 h. ago South Carolina again faces showdown over spending public money on private school tuition

The South Carolina House has approved its own version of a bill that would let parents spend taxpayer money on private school tuition

Economics

11 h. ago Horrifying way evil paedophile duped vulnerable victims online

Matthew Falder, a prolific online paedophile, blackmailed his victims into sharing distressing images and horrifically shared a tutorial on how to exploit children sexually

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12 h. ago Justin Baldoni claims Blake Lively is trying to ‘shield’ public from evidence amid legal battle

Baldoni’s lawyers calls Lively’s request for an enhanced protective order an ‘attempt to rehabilitate her tarnished image’

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13 h. ago Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London

Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London  South China Morning Post

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