40 m. ago UK airport chaos as emergency services scrambled to meet flight as Storm Amy hits

As the first named storm of the season hits British shores this afternoon, one flight arriving in Belfast was ambushed by emergency services as a precautionary measure

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45 m. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs tells judge 'old me died in jail' as he could be jailed for 11 years

As disgraced rapper Diddy — whose real name is Sean Combs — prepared to be sentenced, the 00s music star has pleaded his case, adding he is not the same man he used to be

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1 hour ago Police race to surround plane after it lands back at Heathrow Airport

An American Airlines flight was headed to Philadelphia from Heathrow when it was forced to turn back just after passing England’s south coast, with fire and police crews swarming the runway

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1 hour ago Amber warnings in place for winds up to 100mph as Storm Amy sweeps in

The worst conditions are expected in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, but all parts of the UK are likely to experience wet and windy weather.

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2 h. ago Andy Flower named head coach at London Spirit in The Hundred

Andy Flower named head coach at London Spirit in The Hundred  BBC

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2 h. ago The battle for equality in the Church of England: As first woman Archbishop of Canterbury is named

Since St Augustine was sent from Rome to convert the Anglo-Saxons nearly 1,500 years ago there have been 105 holders of the post of Archbishop of Canterbury, and all have been men - until now.

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2 h. ago AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood explained as Hollywood stars fume 'we're screwed'

The creation of AI "actress" Tilly Norwood has sparked significant backlash after a number of huge Hollywood names branded her existence as "terrifying" and "the end of the industry as we know it"

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3 h. ago Child Trust Fund UK: how to find my government CTF with GOV.UK

A few minutes online could unlock cash in your name – perfect for rent, bills or saving 💰

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3 h. ago ‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?

Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the menu may be about to get wilder. How about a spoonful of ant yoghurt?Making it does not involve milking any ants. Instead, the unfortunate insects are dropped into a jar of warm milk, which is tucked into an ant mound and left to ferment overnight. The fermenting tradition originating from Turkey and Bulgaria is now being resurrected in the name of science. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Major airline now serving free beer and wine to economy passengers on every flight

Air Canada has announced it has begun serving complimentary beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight across its network, in a major win for those who love free stuff

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4 h. ago Pictured: Hero father of three who bravely barricaded synagogue door as Islamist terrorist tried to barge in 'saving innocent worshippers'

Yoni Finlay stopped the knifeman - named on Thursday by police as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie - from getting inside Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.

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5 h. ago France air traffic control strike: Everything you need to know as Ryanair and easyJet warn passengers

Ryanair said 600 of its flights a day could have to be cancelled because of the strike

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5 h. ago Storm Amy: Urgent warning to 'shelter in place' for UK area amid 'red alert' fears

Storm Amy - the first named storm of the season - is sweeping in from the Atlantic, with schools in Northern Ireland closing early and ferry sailings from the west of Scotland being cancelled

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5 h. ago 'Devoted and caring' father 32, named as man shot dead in street

Kassim Mohammed, 32, died after he was shot in Watery Street, Sheffield, and a tribute has now been paid by his family who said he was a "devoted young father"

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5 h. ago Horse named after trainer who died in ‘freak’ accident runs for miles after racecourse escape

Brocklesby Bill, named after Bill Turner and trained by his daughter Kathy, bolted through hedges and across fields ahead of his planned debut at Salisbury

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5 h. ago British Coldstream guards officer who won Ukrainian bravery medal for fighting against Putin's troops despite having lost a leg took his own life aged 40

Captain Edward, 'Ned', Harris was a former Coldstream Guards officer who took up arms to fight against Putin 's force as part of the Ukrainian International Legion.

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5 h. ago 'Genius' Taylor Swift outsmarts Google with crafty song name in new album

Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl, is finally out, and one song in particular has become a trending topic across all social media platforms - and the reason is so smart.

Culture

6 h. ago Fears Quebec Starbucks gang shooting could signal shift to brazen tactics

Local media named victim as Charalambos Theologou, shot as groups vie for power after arrests of alleged mafia bossesThe brazen daylight killing of a prominent Quebec gang leader inside a suburban Starbucks in the outskirts of Montreal this week could signal a new, more chaotic and brash environment when it comes to organised crime, observers say.The arrests of alleged senior, older members of Montreal’s mafia in June has potentially left a chasm – meaning newer, younger gangs are attempting to gain a foothold. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Storm Amy to bring wind and rain across UK with 100mph gusts in exposed areas

The first named storm of the season is sweeping in from the Atlantic on Friday.

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6 h. ago Connacht v Scarlets team news as Wales hopeful gets chance in different role and new skipper named

The Scarlets will hope to bounce back against Connacht in Galway tomorrow (1.45pm kick-off)

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