2 h. ago United Airlines flight makes terrifying emergency landing in Japan after fire warning

United Flight 32 was en route when flames were reportedly detected in the aircraft’s cargo hold and two passengers injured

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2 h. ago Usain Bolt fires warning to Gout Gout ahead of World Championships debut

There is plenty of excitement about Australian sprinter Gout Gout, with hopes the 17-year-old can follow in the footsteps of Olympic legend Usain Bolt, but man himself has issued a warned to the teenager

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8 h. ago Duplantis, humidity and Gout Gout: what to look out for at World Athletics Championships

Who are the biggest stars, what are their chances and how will Great Britain fare in Tokyo? All your questions about the World Athletics Championships answered Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Study predicts Usain Bolt would have run 100m in 9.42 seconds in super spikes

Data showed Bolt would have knocked 0.16sec off recordLegend backs Jamaicans to beat Lyles in Tokyo 100mA new scientific study has predicted that Usain Bolt would have run the 100m in 9.42 seconds in super spikes – an astonishing 0.16 faster than his current world record set in 2009. But one man who isn’t arguing is the legendary Jamaican himself.Bolt, who is in Tokyo to present the medals for the 100m final at the world athletics championships on Sunday, said he wasn’t surprised with the findings. “I fully agree with it,” he said. “Because one athlete that continued after I retired was Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and she got faster with the new spikes. I probably would have run way faster with them too.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Study predicts Usain Bolt would have run 100m in 9.42sec in super spikes

Data suggests Bolt would have knocked 0.16sec off recordLegend backs Jamaicans to beat Lyles in Tokyo 100mA new scientific study has predicted that Usain Bolt would have run the 100m in 9.42sec in super spikes – an astonishing 0.16sec faster than his current world record set in 2009. But one man who isn’t arguing is the legendary Jamaican himself.Bolt, who is in Tokyo to present the medals for the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, said he was not surprised with the findings. “I fully agree with it,” he said. “Because one athlete that continued after I retired was Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and she got faster with the new spikes. I probably would have run way faster with them too.” Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Usain Bolt issues warning to teen sensation Gout Gout about step up to seniors

Gout makes his World Championships debut in Tokyo next week

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35 h. ago Usain Bolt warns ‘very talented’ Gout Gout about step up to seniors ahead of worlds

‘The transition to senior from junior is always tougher,’ says retired starSeventeen-year-old Gout has earned comparisons to the JamaicanUsain Bolt has warned Australian schoolboy sprint sensation Gout Gout that translating teenage talent into world and Olympic titles is a tough process.Gout has earned comparisons with the Jamaican sprinting great after a string of fast times over the last year, and some in Australia have already installed him as favourite to win gold on home soil at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Usain Bolt 'not worried' about records being broken by today's cast of sprinters

In the 16 years since Usain Bolt posted his world records in the 100 and 200 meters, nobody has really come close to toppling them

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3 d. ago Rangers star named as 'huge positive' for under fire Russell Martin but Ibrox boss warned there's 'not enough'

The Rangers youngster has been praised for his early season impact

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3 d. ago Teen Titans actor claims he was fired by Warner Bros after going public with Parkinson’s diagnosis

EXCLUSIVE: A source close to the production denied Greg Cipes’s claims, saying his role was recast purely due to creative reasons

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5 d. ago What time is the emergency alert and full list of people who won't receive it

The UK Emergency Alerts can be used to warn people about severe weather, flooding and fires.

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5 d. ago Roy Keane fires Eberechi Eze a clear warning after blockbuster Arsenal transfer

Eberechi Eze couldn't take his chances in England's disappointing 2-0 win over Andorra - and Roy Keane has sent him a message about expectations after he joined Arsenal

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7 d. ago Huge fire erupts at Dundee Recycling Centre as residents issued warning

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urges locals to keep windows and doors closed as fire crews tackle flames at Riverside Recycling Centre.

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7 d. ago Dundee fire LIVE: Updates as residents warned to keep doors and windows closed

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed three fire crews are at the scene of a blaze at a Riverside Recycling Centre on Wright Avenue in Dundee, on the north bank of the Firth of Tay

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8 d. ago Audio captures Virgin pilot's nervous question before Chinese warship opens fire

The chilling audio sheds light on the exact moment a Virgin Australia pilot found out they would be flying past the danger zone where a Chinese warship was opening live fire - with almost no warning.

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8 d. ago Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd fires warning as he's 'snubbed' for fan

The actor is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap and he recently celebrated 25 years in the iconic role

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9 d. ago ‘You’ve grown’: Gout Gout reaches new heights in his bid to emulate Bolt

Sprinter’s coach has noticed recent change in 17-year-oldTeenager could still add more height to his gangly frameSprint sensation Gout Gout is already the fastest Australian to have run the 200m, and Usain Bolt has described the 17-year-old’s appearance “like young me”. While he’s beginning to catch up with Bolt’s times, the teenager is also catching up to the towering Jamaican in height.Gout’s running style has an uncanny resemblance to Bolt’s, with long strides and an upright stance supporting his ability to reach a high top speed, even if he continues to work on his starts. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scots householders warned over £5,000 fire pit fines this autumn

Gardening experts have issued a warning over eye-watering fines for UK households.

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9 d. ago Gloucester fire LIVE: People warned to avoid area as smoke billows from address

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Smith's recycling centre in Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire, and, due to this, people in the area must close their doors and windows

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1 week ago Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here's how to do it.

Guinness World Records is celebrating its 70th anniversary by inviting regular folks to attempt unique records

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