89 m. ago Pakistani army says more than 300 hostages freed after tense standoff with train hijackers

Security forces helld off from full-out battles as militants wearing suicide vests loaded with explosives barricaded themselves inside the train with hostages in Balochistan

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3 h. ago Labour's Jonathan Reynolds makes humiliating apology for claiming to be a qualified solicitor

In a humiliating moment, Jonathan Reynolds told MPs he had made an 'inadvertent error' in an old speech and should have described himself as a trainee lawyer.

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3 h. ago AI should replace some work of civil servants, Starmer to announce

The new digital ‘mantra’ prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officialsAI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, under new rules that have prompted unions to warn Keir Starmer to stop blaming problems on civil servants.As part of his plans for reshaping the state, the prime minister will on Thursday outline how a digital revolution will bring billions of pounds in savings to the government. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump administration lawyers tie themselves in knots trying to defend trans military ban to judge

‘You're going to get rid of all these very qualified people who the military has spent millions of dollars into training specialized jobs for no other reason than they have had gender dysphoria or they transition,’ the judge summarized

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4 h. ago Horror as Pakistani train hijack terrorists 'murder 50 hostages' before being taken out

Helicopters were backing up Pakistani forces in the rugged region, said spokesman Shahid Rind, describing the attack as "an act of terrorism."

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6 h. ago Man United players make Mason Mount feelings clear after return to training

Mason Mount returned to Manchester United training at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Real Sociedad

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7 h. ago The Ninja Crispi Portable Air Fryer review: The kitchen gadget revolutionising meals on the go

Hot meals lead the way – the Ninja Crispi is a compact solution for meal preppers who want fresh, warm dishes on the go

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7 h. ago Queen comforts girlfriend of late jockey at Cheltenham Festival

Camilla spoke to Charlotte Giles when she joined trainer Barry Connell on the winning podium.

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7 h. ago ‘That’s for Michael’: Marine Nationale leads poignant day at Cheltenham

Jockey O’Sullivan’s double from 2023 repeated at festivalJazzy Matty completes emotional second day at meetingAt the moment of his greatest racing triumph, after a lifetime in the sport as a spectator, an amateur jockey, owner and now a trainer, Barry Connell’s thoughts after Marine Nationale’s victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase on Wednesday turned, immediately and inevitably, to Michael O’Sullivan, who rode the same horse to victory in the Supreme Novice Hurdle here two years ago and died last month, from injuries sustained in a fall.“The obvious thing is how raw and poignant it’s all been over the last four weeks,” Connell said. “Michael and myself went on a journey with this horse, he rode him in all his races in his novice season over hurdles. He started as a 7lb claimer with us and I asked him to turn pro, and he ended up winning three Grade Ones as a claimer and was leading rider [with two wins] on the first day [at ­Cheltenham two years ago]. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Mason Mount injury return can unleash £67m Man United ace who Ruben Amorim loves

Manchester United have welcomed Mason Mount back to team training for the first time this year following a three-month injury absence since the Manchester derby

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7 h. ago US rock star Jack White goes unnoticed as he travels on public transport in between gigs

Rock star Jack White, 49, said he took the train from Birmingham to Glasgow ahead of his gig at the Barrowland Ballroom - and some fans were surprised that he used public transport

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8 h. ago Train hijack ends in bloodshed and slaughter as 21 hostages are killed before Pakistan military eradicates all of the attackers following day

Pakistan militants said on Wednesday they had killed 50 hostages after hijacking the train that was carrying more than 400 passengers. These figures are yet to be verified

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8 h. ago Do you think the UK should reintroduce conscription? Take our poll and have your say

As tensions rise with Russia, our Army chiefs are calling for conscription to be reintroduced in the UK, warning Britain risks being powerless against Putin's forces unless thousands more soldiers are trained and ready

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9 h. ago Pakistan army says operation against militants who hijacked train has ended

Pakistani army confirms that 33 militants and 21 hostages were killed during operation

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9 h. ago Train hijack ends in bloodshed and slaughter as insurgents 'murder FIFTY hostages' before Pakistan military kills all of the attackers following day

Pakistan militants said on Wednesday they had killed 50 hostages after hijacking the train that was carrying more than 400 passengers. These figures are yet to be verified

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9 h. ago Japan unveils new 200mph, 'earthquake resistant' bullet train designed in BRITAIN

The new East Japan Railway Company (JR East) train - the E10 - will come into service in 2030 and replace the existing E2 and E5 bullet trains on the Tohoku route.

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9 h. ago William visits Aston Villa in training ahead of Champions League game

The prince was in the West Midlands at a referee training course on Tuesday when he stopped off to see the team.

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10 h. ago US rock star goes completely unnoticed as he travels by train for a gig in Scotland

A US rock star went completely undetected as he travelled to a gig in Scotland last week.

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10 h. ago Crystal Palace open contract talks with Oliver Glasner amid Leipzig interest

Austrian’s work with Eagles attracts Bundesliga interestJean-Philippe Mateta trains in Marbella after head injuryCrystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his contract in an attempt to ward off potential interest from RB Leipzig.The Austrian celebrated his first anniversary as manager last month and Palace are 11th in the Premier League after Saturday’s win over Ipswich, having recovered from a poor start. They have also reached the last eight of both domestic cup competitions. Palace lost to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup and face Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the end of this month. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Gunmen KILL FIFTY hostages on hijacked train: Freed captive describes 'doomsday scenes' with suicide bombers placed beside women and children, primed to detonate

The Jaffar Express, carrying more than 400 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, was ambushed on Tuesday by heavily armed militants from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA),

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