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Mark Williams, the oldest finalist in history, trailed Zhao Xintong heavily overnight at the Crucible

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71 m. ago 'Alien' shark spotted by the coast of popular tourist hotspot in Gran Canaria

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76 m. ago How can I see the Red Arrows' iconic flypast? Map reveals when and where planes will be visible over Britain's skies

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94 m. ago VE Day live updates with everything you need to know about street parties, RAF flypast and royal balcony appearance

In the four days building up to VE day, communities and organisations up and down the country are taking advantage of the Bank Holiday to pay tribute to the historic 80th anniversary

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1 hour ago BREAKING: China tourist boat horror as sightseeing vessel capsizes leaving 10 dead

The tourist boats capsized in Qianxi city, China, leaving at least 10 people dead - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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1 hour ago China tourist boat horror as sightseeing vessel capsizes leaving 10 dead

Multiple tourist boats capsized after a sudden rain and hail storm on a river in Qianxi city, China, leaving at least 10 people dead and another 70 in hospital

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2 h. ago Travel chaos in Spain as theft delays thousands of train passengers

The cable theft took place at four points on the high-speed line in Toledo in central Spain

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3 h. ago Coronation Street unveils three new castings in first look at 'truth' at Weatherfield trio's past

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3 h. ago Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis' approach to Native people

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s historical wrongs and allowed them to incorporate aspects of their Native cultures into practicing their faith

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3 h. ago After the flame has passed: is hosting an Olympic Games good for our wellbeing? | Sean Ingle

Research has shown there is a positive impact in the city during the competition but the legacy effects appear to be short-livedDoes hosting an Olympics really improve our wellbeing? If so, by how much - and for how long? Are we really happier when Team GB win gold medals? And are the lofty claims of politicians that London 2012 would make us healthier born out by the facts?While the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was banging the drum for the capital hosting the Olympics in 2040 last week, academics at the LSE, Harvard and in Germany were answering these questions – and quietly busting a few myths about the legacy of 2012. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Two Brits are killed and two more injured when their car overturns in horror crash at Moroccan tourist hotspot

The driver and two other British tourists with them were hurt during the incident in the port city of Agadir, sustaining injuries of 'varying severity', according to local media.

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3 h. ago Uber announces major shake up to the way customers can pay for rides

The app-based firm said it wanted to make transport more accessible for its passengers as it announced an 18-month trial in several cities would be extended across to most places in Britain.

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3 h. ago Woman tells of spiking hell as she woke up in A&E 'screaming in pain'

Libby Woolford was left "screaming in pain" after being spiked. She wants to remind other women how important it is to cover their drinks on a night out.

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3 h. ago ‘I’ll never forget the night I drank porn star martinis with Liam Gallagher’

DJ, radio host and music historian Rob Fiddaman has sold memorabilia for bands including Oasis

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3 h. ago The city that rivals Paris with £2 pints and the ‘best beer in Europe’ a £30 flight from Manchester Airport

Rich in history and stunning buildings, a holiday here won't break the bank

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4 h. ago Lady Gaga breaks silence after historic Brazil concert bomb plot revealed

Lady Gaga has taken to social media for the first time after police in Brazil uncovered a plot to bomb her Copacabana concert which saw two million people in attendance

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4 h. ago Tourist impaled on historic monument fence 'screamed until he passed out'

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The 47-year-old, who lives in Taiwan, was impaled in the back as he tried to climb the Colosseum's fence in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday night

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5 h. ago What's the geographic breakdown of the cardinals who will elect the new pope?

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history

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5 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Holy tchotchkes: Rome is awash with papal souvenirs

Like all major tourist destinations, Rome is awash in souvenirs. With Holy Year Catholic pilgrims, Pope Francis ’ funeral and the buzz surrounding the conclave to elect his successor, the most popular tchotchkes these days are those about the papacy.

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5 h. ago Commercial pilot who narrowly escaped UFO mothership had his story buried by the CIA for 30 years

A pilot's chilling encounter with ' alien mothership' has resurfaced, with conspiracy theorists calling it one of the greatest cover-ups in US history.

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