71 m. ago Queensland’s recovery to ‘take months and years’ after floods sweep across vast interior

Bureau of Meteorology predicts flooding could continue for weeks as stock losses already estimated at over 150,000Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s premier has declared “day one” of a recovery that will take years as the state prepares to wake to clear skies that should reveal the vast scale of its outback floods.But despite forecasts the rain will pass for soaked central and south-west Queensland by Thursday, towns and homesteads could be cut off or at risk of flooding for weeks to come, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s senior meteorologist, Dean Narramore. Continue reading...

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91 m. ago Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South

As severe thunderstorms threaten to hit parts of the Midwest and South, forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding, strong tornadoes and baseball-sized hail

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93 m. ago Charming UK town spot is the 'coolest seaside spot in Britain'

Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear, England was named as one of the UK's top coastal destinations to visit and one of the best places to live in England - it's easy to see why

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2 h. ago US senator Cory Booker delivers longest speech in Senate history

Cory Booker, the Democratic senator from New Jersey, spoke on the Senate floor for more than 25 hours, the longest speech ever given in Senate history. Starting his speech on Monday evening in Washington, vowing to remain on the Senate floor as long as he was 'physically able', Booker spoke in protest at what he called the 'grave and urgent' danger that Donald Trump's presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people. In 1957, Strom Thurmond, a Republican from South Carolina, gave an anti-civil rights speech that lasted 24 hours and 18 minutesSenate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs Continue reading...

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4 h. ago American chain dubbed McDonald's rival opens in UK with 100 restaurants planned

Carl's Jr., known in the US for their delicious burgers and fries, is finally set to open its first British restaurant in Cardiff, with the chain planning to open another 100 stores by 2029.

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5 h. ago Shocking moment thug launches brutal attack on police officer before kicking him in the head while he curls up on the ground wailing in pain

PC Nathan Attwell had responded to reports of an 'aggressive and intoxicated man' in Cwmbran, south Wales, on December 20, 2024, when he found the violent Richard Nodwell.

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6 h. ago Blake Lively fans left disgusted by her shocking behavior during donut PR stunt that 'missed the mark'

Blake Lively is being called out for a 'disgusting' mistake she made while serving donuts at a friend's cafe this week.

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8 h. ago Tackling bad cholesterol levels with statins may reduce dementia risk – study

People with low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia, experts found.

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8 h. ago 'Wonder heart drug' statins could also lower dementia risk in major breakthrough

South Korean study suggests statins could lower the dementia risk in people by helping to control low-density lipoprotein - also known as 'bad' cholesterol

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8 h. ago Pc Trevor Lock, who became a hero of the Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

He was awarded the George Medal in recognition of his outstanding bravery for his actions during the 1980 siege.

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11 h. ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visitA Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has died of his injuries.Grant Paterson, 54, was admitted to hospital on 23 March after the explosion and subsequent collapse of the block of flats where he was staying, in the Monteverde district. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago The top Trump official who will take the blame if Liberation Day tariffs go south

President Donald Trump will take all the credit if his 'Liberation Day' tariffs bring manufacturing stateside and give the U.S. economy a boost.

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11 h. ago Foreign Office warning for popular tourist destination after volcanic eruption

It is likely there will be further eruptions in this location, according to the Foreign Office

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12 h. ago TfL accused of not 'properly informing' Streatham residents about changes to A23 road

Locals in south London neighbourhood ‘fed up with being left out of decisions that directly impact their daily lives’, Lib Dems claim

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12 h. ago New rail links needed if Heathrow Airport expands, London Assembly warned

Solutions include extending the Elizabeth line to Staines - dubbed an ‘absolute game-changer’ for access to the airport from Surrey and south-west London

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12 h. ago Base jumper Carlos Suarez dies leaping from hot air balloon after parachute fails to open

Base jumper Carlos Suarez, 52, died after his parachute failed to open during a hot air balloon jump during a film shoot he was taking part in near Toledo, south of Madrid, Spain

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13 h. ago Injury update means Duhan van der Merwe is on track for action with Lions

Edinburgh say the South Africa-born 29-year-old is scheduled to return some time next month.

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13 h. ago Planned Parenthood faces Medicaid funding challenge at Supreme Court

Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

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14 h. ago Set menus: 10 wildly affordable deals at some of London's best restaurants

Set menus make for the perfect port of call when money is tight but the vibes must remain, says Josh Barrie

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14 h. ago Ex Bloomberg executive, wife and child found dead at their SC home

Police have yet to release a cause of death but said there seems to be no “threat to the public”

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