63 h. ago Israeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West Bank

Shots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for coverMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli troops have fired “warning shots” at a group of 25 diplomats who were visiting Jenin, in the Israel-occupied West Bank, on an official mission organised by the Palestinian Authority to observe the humanitarian situation there.The Israeli military said the visit had been approved, but the delegation “deviated from the approved route” and Israeli soldiers fired warning shots to distance them from the area. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Two Irish diplomats among delegation IDF fired near in West Bank

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said he condemned the ‘unacceptable’ incident in the strongest terms.

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64 h. ago Two Irish diplomats among delegation fired near in West Bank

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said he condemned the ‘unacceptable’ incident in the strongest terms.

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64 h. ago Moment diplomats and journalists run for cover as Israeli troops open fire during tour of West Bank

Israeli forces fired warning shots on Wednesday as foreign diplomats and journalists visited the West Bank, the military claimed, apologising for the incident

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4 d. ago Deputy of UK's first black fire chief, 'who took his own life amid claims he lied on CV', tells inquest he was 'under pressure' amid rumour of affair between them

West Midlands Fire chief Wayne Brown, 54, was also under investigation over claims he lied about obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree when he was found dead in January last year.

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4 d. ago Fire chief took own life amid probe into claims he lied on his CV, inquest hears

Wayne Brown had suffered months of alleged harassment and media interest in claims he faked a qualification were the ‘final straw’, his partner said.

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6 d. ago Second arrest after suspected arson at properties linked to Keir Starmer

Man, 26, apprehended at Luton airport by counter-terrorism police in connection with fires that included damage to a carA second man has been arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on two properties in London and a vehicle linked to Keir Starmer, police have said. The 26-year-old was arrested at about 1.45pm on Saturday at London Luton airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan police said. The arrest was made by counter-terrorism officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, and the suspect has been taken into police custody in London, the force added. Officers from the Met’s counter-terrorism command have led the investigation into the three incidents. One was a fire at the prime minister’s family home in north-west London, which he lets to his sister-in-law, the Guardian understands. The blaze was reported to police by firefighters in the early hours of Monday. Police said damage was caused to the pro...

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7 d. ago Chelsea close in on Champions League after Cucurella sinks Manchester United

The relief inside Stamford Bridge was palpable. Just as Chelsea feared their Champions League dreams fading away, Marc Cucurella nodded the biggest goal of their season and a firecracker inside west London ignited.For 71 minutes they had toiled, struggling to find a way past a dismal Manchester United team that have now not won in the Premier League for eight matches. But then came salvation: a sumptuous Reece James pirouette, his beautiful dinked ball to the far post and a powerful header from the floppy-haired Spaniard. Who needs effective attackers when full-backs can do the business? Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fire Brigade Union boss speaks out as West Lothian wildfire continues into fourth day

Fire crews worked all weekend to try and contain the fire with 9 fire appliances and a specialist helicopter deployed to drop water on the burning trees and moorland.

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1 week ago Fire crews still battling huge wildfire in West Lothian as helicopter used to drop water

Nine appliances were dispatched to the blaze in a woodland area near Fauldhouse at about midday on Saturday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

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1 week ago Man, in his 70s, dead after two house fires in Bilston as police investigate

West Midlands Fire Service was called to the two fires on neighbouring roads near Wolverhampton in the early hours of Saturday morning

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1 week ago Elderly man dies after two house fires on neighbouring roads

Officers were called to the fires at properties on Lunt Place and Marbury Drive in Bilston, near Wolverhampton, shortly after 2am on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Scots trains chaos after fire 'damages signalling cables' on Lanarkshire line

Rail users faced disruption following a fire near the West Coast Main Line at Lanarkshire.

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2 w. ago Hanwell fire: Man dies after blaze breaks out in home in west London

The Met Police and London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of the fire

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2 w. ago 'Completely shocking': West London council under fire after mum told to lock autistic daughter in room

Lauryn Henderson said she found the advice ‘completely shocking’ and is pushing for her family to be relocated

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3 w. ago M62 chaos as massive moor fire breaks out with residents warned 'avoid the area'

The blaze has broken out close to the M62 near Ripponden, West Yorkshire. Large numbers of firefighters are tackling the blaze

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3 w. ago Dozens of firefighters battle large fire on roof of west London school

Around 60 firefighters had to tackle a blaze at a school in Maida Vale

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3 w. ago Henley College fire: Fire service's statement in FULL after Coventry blaze

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle the blaze at the building, which used to be a campus for Henley College, in the Potter's Green area of Coventry

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3 w. ago Coventry fire: Massive blaze rips through abandoned Henley College building

The West Midlands Fire Service said a massive blaze had torn through an abandoned college building in Coventry with officials telling people to stay away and keep windows closed

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3 w. ago Fire at London electricity substation and tower block under control

Fire at London electricity substation and tower block under control  BBCHuge fire breaks out at electrical substation in west London  Sky NewsCause of huge London substation blaze investigated as homes evacuated- live  London Evening Standard

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