23 m. ago Gruesome UK museum with jars filled with remains has stark warning for visitors

The Hunterian Museum in London is a collection of anatomical specimens, both animal and human, and while it's a fascinating place to visit for some, it warns that many tourists may find it upsetting

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36 m. ago Jailed Islamist killer who won payout under ECHR rules for solitary confinement held prison officer hostage at knife point and told him: 'I've killed two people and I'll kill you'

Drug gangster turned jihadist sympathiser Fuad Awale, 38, used European rights laws to argue that his being locked up alone was unfair - despite the move following his hostage taking terror attack.

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45 m. ago Afghan migrant, 25, faces jail after sexually assaulting woman who fell asleep while eating pizza he bought her

The victim told a court she woke up on a bench near LondonBridge station to find Abid Sherzad touching her intimately.

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1 hour ago Hero banker 'saved ten youngsters' from Swiss ski resort blaze after his daughter rang him pleading for help

Paolo Campolo, 55, prized open an emergency door on the side of the Le Constellation club as it filled with smoke and flames, allowing struggling revelers to escape.

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5 h. ago European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off

Riviera Travel is offering up to 20% off its 2026 European river cruises, with passengers praising the 'VIP treatment' on iconic rivers including the Rhône, Danube and Rhine from just £1,849

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6 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: Families of missing teenagers plead for information as likely cause of deadly blaze identified

Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

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7 h. ago George Clooney turns Trump’s words against him after he slated ‘mediocre’ actor for new French citizenship

Clooney and Trump have long been trading public jabs

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8 h. ago ‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France

A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons the couple have sought French citizenshipThe exodus from Hollywood to shores not presided over by Donald Trump has been busy and loud. Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Wright and Courtney Love moved to England; Rosie O’Donnell opted for Ireland; Eva Longoria, Spain. Other Trump critics, including Richard Gere, Lena Dunham and Ryan Gosling, have upped sticks without citing the re-election as a motivating factor.In the case of Clooney, however, there has appeared little doubt that his decision to gain French citizenship was primarily because of Trump, whose re-election he energetically campaigned against. Yet amid the heat and headlines generated by the pair’s war of words, some of the actor’s reasons for relocating may have flown under the radar. Continue reading...

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8 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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8 h. ago Liam Rosenior opens door to Chelsea job but must wait on BlueCo dealings

Englishman will be in Strasbourg dugout against Nice‘In terms of other clubs, I’ve had a lot of interest’Liam Rosenior has opened the door to becoming Chelsea’s head coach by admitting there are no guarantees he will remain at Strasbourg for the rest of the season.The 41-year-old is the leading contender to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day, and progress is expected soon. The main obstacle to be overcome is that BlueCo, the investment vehicle that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg, is keen to be sensitive to the needs of both clubs. A quality replacement for Rosenior at Strasbourg must be lined up before the Englishman can leave the Ligue 1 side. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Sparkler candles on champagne bottles revealed as likely cause of Swiss ski resort fire that killed 40

Dramatic footage shows ‘flares’ on champagne bottles catching fire on the bar’s ceiling

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10 h. ago Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on village at 27

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian-occupied village in Kherson killed 27 people

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10 h. ago European destinations you can easily reach on the train in 2026

There are a multitude of European getaways offering a refreshing escape or lively city break, just a few hours away by train from the UK, including those in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany

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10 h. ago Iran warns 'all US bases and forces in the entire region' will be 'legitimate targets' after Trump vowed to protect anti

Tehran issued the stark threat after the US President said America was 'locked and loaded and ready to go' if Iranian authorities killed peaceful demonstrators during nationwide protests.

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10 h. ago Fraser Forster seals Celtic reunion as keeper finally lands new club after agonising seven month search

The veteran shotstopper has been unattached since leaving Europa League-winning Tottenham in May

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10 h. ago MTV scraps UK and Europe music channels as viewers react to poignant final video

MTV has ended its 24-hour music channels in the UK and Europe after more than four decades on the air, with the final broadcast ending with a very fitting choice of video

Culture

11 h. ago George Clooney ignites row with Donald Trump after quitting America for France

George Clooney has hit back at Donald Trump after the US president blasted the Hollywood actor for leaving America to permanently live in France

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11 h. ago Woman badly disfigured and facing millions of dollars in medical bills after stranger hurled acid on her as she enjoyed night out

Ashley Wasielewski, 46, was walking outside of Forsyth Park in Savannah when an unknown man ran up and poured the corrosive liquid on her.

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11 h. ago The best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues

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11 h. ago Switzerland fire latest: Sparkler candles on champagne bottles revealed as likely cause of deadly blaze

Swiss Police have confirmed around 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a popular Swiss ski resort

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