73 m. ago Lisbon funicular crash latest: At least 15 dead after iconic Gloria cable car derails in tourist hotspot

Portuguese government declare national day of mourning to remember people killed in cable car crash

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2 h. ago Vlad and Kim's love in! Russian and North Korean despots laugh, joke, hug and even enjoy a breakfast date together during trip to Beijing

Images captured candid moments between the two leaders as they sat across the table from one another and shared a car ride -underscoring a growing closeness in Russia-North Korea ties.

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2 h. ago Portugal declares day of mourning for 15 people killed in Lisbon funicular railway crash

Another 18 people injured when Gloria funicular railway car derails and apparently crashed into a buildingA day of national mourning has been declared in Portugal after at least 15 people were killed when Lisbon’s well-known Gloria funicular railway car derailed and crashed on Wednesday.An emergency services spokesperson said some foreign nationals were among the dead but would not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities. At least 18 people, including a child, were injured, five of them seriously. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Death toll rises to 15 with many injured after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: Latest updates

Images of the crash show the yellow-and-white street car lying on its side near the Avenida da Liberdade as emergency services respond

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7 h. ago Motoring expert reveals one spot in your car that makes spiders really dangerous

Kazimieras Urbonas has issued safety tips he says every driver should do before setting off on a journey

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7 h. ago Audi Concept C – a new design direction that looks suspiciously like a new Audi TT

The Audi Concept C sports car concept unveiled in Milan previews a new model and new business philosophy for Audi that’s Clear, Technical, Intelligent and Emotional

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7 h. ago British firm joins Jaguar Land Rover to create UK’s first electric car battery made from recycled materials

Altilium and JLR show that rare materials from old batteries can be used to power new ones

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8 h. ago Death toll rises to 15 with many more injured after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: Latest updates

Images of the crash show the yellow-and-white street car lying on its side near the Avenida da Liberdade as emergency services respond

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8 h. ago Coronation Street DI Costello's next move 'sealed' and it's bad news for Betsy

Coronation Street fans have shared their concerns for Betsy Swain ahead of next week's car crash

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8 h. ago Tuchel may scorn politics, but his England team cannot escape their symbolism | Jonathan Liew

As toxic nationalism spills over into our shared spaces, the England shirt is freighted with meaning for better or worseThe crosses of St George are flying all around me. Fair to say the opening line of Three Lions ’98 hits a little differently in 2025. The crosses of St George are being daubed on an Islamic centre in Basildon. The crosses of St George are being used to deface a Chinese takeaway in York. The crosses of St George are draped over men shouting at a three-star hotel from a mini-roundabout. The crosses of St George are retailing for about £2.36 on Temu, depending on whether you want them car-window sized, or big enough to write the words “GET OFF MY LAND” in the white spaces.Keir Starmer has declared that he is “a supporter of flags”. Alas, at the time of writing the prime minister’s position on other items of tactile fabric remains unclear. What does he think about blankets? Does he endorse or condemn the dishcloth? Not to be outdone, the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, ...

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8 h. ago M&S hackers ‘claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack’

The car company said it is aware of the claims and is ‘actively investigating’.

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8 h. ago At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

President laments accident on railway that carries passengers up and down a hillside in Portuguese capitalAt least 15 people have been killed after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular railway car derailed and crashed, an emergency medical service spokesperson has said.Authorities would not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities, but said some foreign nationals were among the dead. At least 18 people were also injured. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago 'Absolute carnage' at Manchester Airport as roads gridlocked and motorists stuck in car parks for 'an hour'

It's understood to be one of the busiest periods of the year with people flocking for holidays now schools have returned

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10 h. ago Three dead and 20 injured after tourist tram 'falls from height'

One of the two cars permanently attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable, looped over a pulley at the upper end of the track, is said to have fallen 'from a great height.'

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11 h. ago Former Premier League star hit by truck while helping horror road crash victims

Abdeslam Ouaddou, who played for Fulham between 2001 and 2005, was struck by a pick-up truck on Sunday evening while attempting to help those hurt in a car crash

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12 h. ago Prep student killed when deer hit by another car flies across the highway and lands on his vehicle

Kevin Donohue, set to graduate high school in 2027, was killed in the crash.

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13 h. ago Twist revealed as Rudy Giuliani breaks silence on car wreck over domestic violence ‘victim’ he says flagged him down

The situation was a ‘total 180 from what we thought,’ Ted Goodman, the former mayor’s spokesperson, says

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13 h. ago Simple 50p trick every driver should do before getting in car as September arrives

September's forecasted wetter weather makes this quick and easy coin trick especially urgent, offering an easy way to stay safe, legal and avoid unnecessary expenses

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14 h. ago Woman buys £5 mystery bag at car boot sale and is mortified when mum opens it

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT: Bargain hunter Becky Chorlton admitted she felt like an 'idiot' after allowing her mum to open the bag, knowing it would likely contain some rather raunchy items

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14 h. ago Family pay tribute to 'one in a million' daughter, 21, run over and killed outside shopping centre

Natasha Thorp, 21, was fatally struck by a car in Sutton Coldfield near the Gracechurch Shopping Centre shortly before midnight on August 22.

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14 h. ago Boy, 2, killed in front of parents after being hit by car and thrown off ledge

Toddler Sonny Macdonald was tragically killed after a car 'lost control' and struck him as he sat in his pushchair following a fun family afternoon at the beach

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15 h. ago Bruised Rudy Giuliani pictured in body brace as he gives health update after horror car crash

The former New York City mayor sounded upbeat as he joked about his harness-like brace, but admitted he was still in pain and remains 'injured pretty badly.'

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15 h. ago 'I got an offer from Liverpool right before transfer window shut – I decided to stay put'

Duje Caleta-Car was a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2021, with the Reds desperate to sign a central defender following injuries to key players

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16 h. ago Scientists reveal surprisingly simple trick to stop travel sickness fast

New research has revealed a surprising way to alleviate symptoms of car sickness

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16 h. ago 'Liverpool wanted me on transfer deadline day – but I decided to turn them down'

Liverpool were in the market for a new centre-back in January 2021 but their interest in Duje Caleta-Car was rebuffed by the defender, who went on to join Southampton

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17 h. ago The electric Audi TT: German giant unveils striking concept that signals return to the sports car market in 2027

Having axed production of the TT in 2023, and the £100k R8 just four months later in March 2024, Audi hasn't had a dedicated sports car for over 12 months. But it will from 2027.

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17 h. ago Architect who drove into police officer at Creamfields festival while high on drugs in front of niece and nephew is suspended

Alan Green, 45, was still over the drug-drive limit when he tried to leave Creamfields Festival with his adult niece and nephew in the car, a disciplinary panel heard.

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17 h. ago 'I bought £5 car boot sale bag for mum but it left me red in the face'

Becky Chorlton admitted she was an 'idiot' after the £5 mystery bag she purchased for her mother resulted in one of her life's 'most awkward' moments - and she wishes she hadn't bothered

Economics

17 h. ago Burning car dumped near children's play park as cops probe blaze

Fire crews were called out at 1am after a motor was reported to be on fire in Fife.

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17 h. ago Boy, two, killed when 'out of control car' crashed into pushchair

His mother and father witnessed his death, a coroner has said

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17 h. ago kitchen builder wins a dream car in a spot the ball competition for a SECOND time

Lightning struck twice for a kitchen builder who has won his second BOTB jackpot — this time driving away with a Ford Mustang and £50,000

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18 h. ago Ferrari reveal ‘special’ car for Lewis Hamilton’s first Italian Grand Prix in red

The Scuderia are eyeing their first victory of the 2025 season in front of their home tifosi fans in Monza

Sport

18 h. ago Car parking scams are on the rise – here are key tips from experts to stay safe

Sophisticated new methods are being deployed by scammers to trick motorists

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18 h. ago Coronation Street star says Brody Michaelis and Dylan Wilson 'have no clue' as possible car crash 'victims named'

The teenagers have no clue what they've done as they're set to be involved in a car crash in the ITV soap

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18 h. ago AD FEATURE: Best time to renew your car insurance that could cut your costs by nearly half

Comparing car insurance policies can help you find the right deal for you, but it's worth doing it during a specific window to help keep your costs down even further

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18 h. ago Car manufacturer sales and production 'severely disrupted' by major cyber attack

Workers at one of the company's plants down south were told not to come into work due to the issue

Economics

18 h. ago Work begins on 34 new Wheatley homes in Glasgow’s Gallowgate

Work has started on 34 homes for social rent and two commercial units on the site of an old car park in Glasgow.

Society

19 h. ago Coffee shop worker's fury as she is fined £100 for parking just two INCHES over white line

Lisa Henderson, 56, paid £1.95 to park her Mini for an hour at a car park in Newark, Nottinghamshire on August 9.

Economics

20 h. ago Apple products and 'high value' Selfridges and Harvey Nichols goods seized in Manchester car stop

It follows an investigation into fraud and money laundering

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21 h. ago This is the type of music you should play to help with car sickness

Soft and joyful music produced the best recovery effects, while sad music was less effective than doing nothing at all

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23 h. ago This digital air compressor has dropped to just £14.98 in Amazon sale

A best-selling car accessory has just dropped in price on Amazon, with the AstroAI digital air compressor now under £15 in a limited-time deal

Economics

27 h. ago Moment suspect flees undercover cops during car stop arrest attempt in North London

Witnesses shared footage of a man escaping from his car as swooped on the High Road in North Finchley at about 12noon on Tuesday.

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35 h. ago Suspect locked up for alleged crime spree faces murder charges after pregnant woman found dead in abandoned car

James ‘Jaime’ Benavidez, 50, is accused of murdering 32-year-old Keeley Koff

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36 h. ago 'I bought a Bentley for less than UK's cheapest new car and was surprised by discovery'

Expert Mat Watson managed to buy a Bentley for just over £10,000 and was surprised by what he found when he inspected and reviewed the car

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36 h. ago RFK Jr aide was so upset about her firing she accidentally crashed her car as she left work – into his

Hannah Anderson, former deputy chief of staff for policy at Department of Health and Human Services, reportedly backed into Robert F Kennedy Jr’s vehicle after being dismissed in July

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37 h. ago Rudy Giuliani leaves the hospital after being injured in a car crash in New Hampshire

Rudy Giuliani has been released from the hospital after being injured in a car accident in New Hampshire

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37 h. ago Drunken farmworker tried to torch mobile home and car but lighter wouldn't work

Janis Dambrans' advocate described the 53-year-old Latvian's actions as 'foolish' and as being committed 'in the midst of a drunken stupor'

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37 h. ago 'Loving mum', 33, killed in Llanddewi Velfrey crash while riding her bicycle

Tributes have been flooding in as 'loving' cyclist Jodie Amanda James, 33, tragically lost her life following a collision with a car on the A40 road in Pembrokeshire, Wales

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37 h. ago Police car which flipped in East Lancs Road crash was on emergency response

The vehicle was being driven by an officer responding to an incident when it crashed

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38 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover production ‘severely disrupted’ by cyberattack

The car manufacturer said there is currently no evidence to suggest customer data has been stolen

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38 h. ago Police share new details on Rudy Giuliani car crash after his spokesperson referenced ‘domestic violence incident’

‘This is a man who survived 9/11—so a little car accident won’t be slowing him down,’ Giuliani’s head of security told The Independent

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39 h. ago Specsavers director is suspended for wrongfully billing £80k on expenses including Secret Santa gift and hotel stays

Mark Edgar, 45, used the multinational optician's money to pay for taxis, car repairs, meals and hotel stays when tensions were high at home with his partner and baby.

Economics

40 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover staff told to 'stay home' as systems shut down

Staff at the car manufacturing giant have been told 'not to come into work'

Politics

41 h. ago 'I refused colleague lifts to work after she made single comment in my car'

A woman was left horrified after her colleague kicked off at her during their commute to work, so she got petty revenge. But some of her friends told her she'd taken it too far

Politics

42 h. ago Full list of everyone who is eligible for free vehicle tax in the UK

Not all drivers are required to pay car tax - here's what you need to know.

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42 h. ago You could win this £78k McLaren 570GT supercar for just 19p with BOTB

A twin-turbocharged McLaren 570GT worth £78k could be yours for just 19p thanks to BOTB’s latest dream car giveaway.

Economics

42 h. ago Drivers told to do 'simple 50p test' before taking car for an MOT

The MOT can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple and cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

43 h. ago 'All drivers should do 50p test before taking their car for an MOT'

The MOT test can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple trick that can help you avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

43 h. ago Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwave temperatures, test finds

A test by What Car? driving three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees, had a dramatic toll on the official ranges.

Transport

44 h. ago Tributes to father and son who died in South Shields collision

Peter Webb, 40, and his son Ben, 12, died after a car came off the road in South Shields, Tyneside, on Saturday evening.

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44 h. ago Supercar owners' fury over missing Lamborghinis and Ferraris after celebrity car dealer faces administration

Luxury vehicle dealership GVE London in Uxbridge, west London, submitted a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI) with the High Court at the end of last month.

Economics

47 h. ago Coronation Street confirms Betsy Swain 'wake up call' in emotional car crash link

Sydney Martin has confirmed her Weatherfield alter-ego will get a 'wake up call' in upcoming scenes as a car crash takes place

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48 h. ago Common supermarket parking blunder could see drivers hit with huge £1,000 fine

Experts have warned the assumption that the Highway Code does not apply in supermarket car parks could prove costly, as the same laws and regulations on public roads are in place

Economics

53 h. ago Seven EVs from Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda, Toyota and Vauxhall to get Electric Car Grants

The inclusion of these models takes eligibility for the Electric Car Grant up to 35 cars in total.

Politics

54 h. ago Trump says he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Former NYC mayor was sanctioned by courts and disbarred for amplifying false claims about the 2020 electionDonald Trump said Monday he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, two days after his longtime political ally was seriously injured in a car crash.The decision places the award on a man once lauded for leading New York after the September 11, 2001, attacks and later sanctioned by courts and disbarred for amplifying false claims about the 2020 US presidential election. Giuliani, the former New York mayor, was also criminally charged in two states; he has denied wrongdoing. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago She was a fugitive accused of killing a woman in a 2006 car crash. Two decades later, she’s been captured

Leydis Menendez Abdala, 52, faces charges of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in connection with the 2006 death of 39-year-old Gloria Marcia Hall

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55 h. ago Moment police car is flipped over in horror crash on East Lancs Road

The busy route was closed off by emergency services with one man cut free from a car

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55 h. ago Trump says he’s awarding Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom days after former mayor’s car crash

The president’s 81-year-old former attorney was injured after driver rear-ended his car over Labor Day weekend

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55 h. ago Rudy Giuliani leaves hospital days after serious wreck left him with a broken vertebra

‘This is a man who survived 9/11—so a little car accident won’t be slowing him down,’ his spokesperson said

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55 h. ago Trump to honor ailing Rudy Giuliani with presidential medal of freedom as former NYC mayor recovers from car accident

President Donald Trump announced Monday he would award former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the presidential medal of freedom.

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55 h. ago Supercar owners' fury over missing Lamborghinis and Ferraris after celebrity car dealership faces crash into administration

Luxury vehicle dealership GVE London in Uxbridge, west London, submitted a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI) with the High Court at the end of last month.

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56 h. ago East Lancs Road closed following reports of 'major crash' with man cut from car

Two people were rushed to hospital from the scene

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56 h. ago Video emerges of Rudy Giuliani and rumored girlfriend hours before terrifying car wreck

Rudy Giuliani, 81, was spotted at a baseball game with his once-rumored girlfriend, Maria Ryan, 59, hours before his terrifying car crash on Saturday.

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57 h. ago Moment stolen car’s axle is ripped off after repeated attempts to escape tire grappler

This is the moment the rear axle of a stolen car is ripped off as the driver repeatedly tries to free himself from a police tire grappler.

Politics

58 h. ago Police close road after man 'struck by car' in south Manchester

The victim was rushed to hospital from the scene

Transport

58 h. ago Motorcyclist seriously injured after striking New London cop car, police say

Motorcyclist seriously injured after striking New London cop car, police say  News-Times

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58 h. ago Fiancée of £11.5m jackpot winner crashed into police officer's car after taking drugs

Kelly Dighton, 41, had her children in the car when she 'didn't look' before pulling out onto a roundabout and smashed into the officer's vehicle.

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60 h. ago Rudy Giuliani to remain in hospital for ‘days’ as he recovers from serious car crash

‘This is a man who survived 9/11—so a little car accident won’t be slowing him down,’ his spokesperson said

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61 h. ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago £1,000 DVLA fine warning to drivers after change on September 1

Car valuation experts have warned that many drivers are still unclear on the rules around registrations and plate display

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61 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover lobbied to exclude armoured cars from UK EV targets

Carmaker said ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ – meaning PM’s Range Rovers will not be made electricWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard in intensive care after being shot

Player was shot inside car while visiting familyFreshman listed as in critical but stable condition A Florida State linebacker is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family, the Seminoles said on Monday.Ethan Pritchard, a freshman from Sanford, Florida, was in intensive care at a Tallahassee-area hospital. He was shot Sunday evening while inside a vehicle outside apartments in Havana, about 15 miles northwest of Tallahassee, according to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Win a £765k Surrey house and a £45k car for just £1 in this new prize draw

BOTB is giving one lucky winner a brand-new Surrey home and top-spec Audi Q8, with entries at £1

Economics

64 h. ago Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike films himself on his phone driving £200,000 Mercedes before posting it on Snapchat

In the clip, the French striker, 23, who only joined the Premier League club this summer, can be seen showing off the sports car's orange and black dashboard.

Economics

64 h. ago Jamie Vardy gears up for another underdog story at feelgood minnows Cremonese | Nicky Bandini

Fans sang for the striker to ‘take us to Europe’ as he arrived in Italy to join an unfancied team brimming with positivityJamie Vardy had not reached his destination, but already he was getting a taste of what may await him, a crowd of Cremonese supporters greeting him at the exit of Milan’s Linate airport – 50 miles away from their team’s home town. Never mind the fact it was almost midnight on a Sunday. He hopped out of his car to sign autographs – one over a tattoo of his own face. They sang for him to “take us to Europe”.Even in a summer of famous names making unexpected late-career moves to Italy – from Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli to Luka Modric at Milan – Vardy joining Cremonese feels most improbable of all. A player who once finished eighth in the Ballon d’Or vote, signing for a club with a 16,000-seater stadium who have made only fleeting appearances in the top flight since they were founded in 1903. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Sue Radford's daughter Katie forced to return her car after being in 'so much debt'

Katie handed her new car back to the finance company.

Politics

64 h. ago Cannabis addict who killed girlfriend is locked up as family slam 'failing' justice system

Gogoa Tape killed Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche before driving around with her dead body in the passenger seat of a car

Events

64 h. ago Man who killed girlfriend in car then confessed to brother is detained

Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, 25, was found dead in in Hackney, east London, on April 6 last year.

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65 h. ago Tesla recalls more than 7,000 cars in Australia over faulty window software

Defect in automatic safety system could cause injuries, officials warn

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66 h. ago Hamilton ready for ‘huge pressure’ at Ferrari’s home GP after crashing out at Zandvoort

Ferrari driver ‘fine mentally’ despite Dutch GP errorHamilton will have five-place grid penalty at MonzaLewis Hamilton has admitted the pressure is on as he prepares to make his debut as a Ferrari driver at the team’s home race in the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, having unceremoniously crashed out of the Dutch GP on Sunday after an unforced error.The seven-time world champion suffered an unusual exit at Zandvoort as he went wide on the painted surface outside turn three, made slippery by light rain. He lost the rear and could not hold the car, which slid into the barriers, ending his race. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago 'We've tested every electric car in the UK and this is the one you should buy'

A group of car experts from a renowned motoring publication have come together to decide which is the best electric vehicle on sale in the UK

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66 h. ago Sue Radford's daughter Katie in so much debt she's forced to return her car

Fans of 22 Kids & Counting saw Katie Radford, the eighth eldest of Britain's largest family, struggling and the single mum says she has been unable to make ends meet

Politics

66 h. ago Teen driver in Rudy Giuliani car crash identified after former NYC mayor seriously injured

President Trump’s former lawyer suffered multiple injuries including fractured spine in collision Saturday

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67 h. ago Man taken to hospital after car hits garden wall in Kilmarnock

A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital after a white Volkswagen hit a garden wall in Kilmarnock on Friday morning, August 29

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67 h. ago Man 'drives dead body to hospital car park before telling staff and running away'

Christopher Caron, 42, is accused of driving a black Honda Civic to the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, with a man's body in the backseat last Saturday

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67 h. ago BBC presenter gives live health update after 'horrific' car crash this summer and says 'it was scary'

The Morning Live presenter spoke about their health during the episode

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2 d. ago Motorists that play popular car game risk £5k fine and penalty points

A survey has revealed most popular car games among drivers and passengers, but motorists are being warned not to get too engrossed in the activity otherwise they risk a fine and penalty points on their driver's licence

Economics

3 d. ago Man arrested after allegedly ramming car through front gates of Russian consulate in Sydney

Police called to Woollahra following reports of ‘unauthorised vehicle’ parked in driveway, with 39-year-old then crashing through gates, police allegeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesA man has been arrested after a police officer was injured when a car ploughed through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney.Officers had tried to speak to the driver of the white SUV when it was parked in the driveway of the consulate in the city’s eastern suburbs on Monday morning. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Footy player charged after car sale transaction went horribly wrong, leaving Queensland man paraplegic

An Ipswich rugby league player and coach has been granted bail after being accused of pushing a man from a balcony in Stapylton, leaving him paraplegic

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3 d. ago Playing popular car game could see UK drivers hit with huge fine and nine points

Many motorists see car games as harmless fun on long journeys, but experts have warned that they carry hidden dangers — especially if they lead to drivers failing to fully concentrate on the road

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