9 h. ago One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live

Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collisionTransport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed concern about the collision and thanked emergency workers who are dealing with the situation.The Labour MP for Swindon South said “I’m concerned to hear of the collision between two vessels in the North Sea this morning and am liaising with officials and HM Coastguard as the situation develops. I want to thank all emergency service workers involved for their continued efforts in responding to the incident.” Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town

Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say policeA man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west of Cardiff.The woman was found with serious injuries in the Green Park area of the Welsh town just after 6pm on Sunday and could not be saved by emergency services, south Wales police said. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again

Exclusive: Justice minister James Timpson says more cell capacity means emergency early release schemes won’t be neededPrisons are being prepared to cope with a sudden influx of offenders in case there is a repeat of last summer’s riots, the justice minister, James Timpson, has told the Guardian.Hundreds of extra makeshift cells and newly refurbished cells will be in use by the end of this year, officials have disclosed, as the prisons minister said there will be “no more emergency measures” such as early release schemes. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago 'Always knew': Celtic star emerges as true leader for nation as transfer rumours continue to fly

Right-back continues to shine for Celtic and make Canada proud

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3 d. ago Scientists' shock claim that 'lab leak' in Wuhan was behind Covid

As the world marks five years since the devastating arrival of Covid-19 , new revelations continue to emerge about the origins of the virus that brought global life to a standstill.

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5 d. ago Elliott stuns PSG as Liverpool weather storm to snatch remarkable victory

Liverpool are alive and well in the Champions League when they should have been buried in Paris. Arne Slot’s team did not simply secure a precious first-leg lead against Paris Saint-Germain, they committed grand larceny on a night that belonged to Alisson.Harvey Elliott grabbed a late winner entirely against the run of play and within a minute of replacing Mohamed Salah. Fittingly, Liverpool’s goal was constructed by their goalkeeper. Alisson was unbeatable all night, driving PSG to despair with a string of superb saves, although Luis Enrique’s side also squandered plenty of chances of their own accord. A goalless draw would have been a fine outcome for Liverpool in the circumstances but they emerged victorious when Alisson launched a clearance in the 87th minute. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Water Direct unveils bold new brand direction to strengthen business continuity and emergency water solutions

A refreshed identity marks the next chapter in Water Direct’s 27-year journey, signalling the company’s commitment to making business continuity planning as essential as emergency response in the face of rising water supply challenges.

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7 d. ago Middle East crisis live: Israel accused of using ‘food as weapon of war’ in aid blockade on Gaza

Egypt and Qatar condemn Israel’s decision to block goods and supplies from entering Gaza, saying it violates the ceasefire dealA 70-year-old man was killed and others injured in a knife attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Monday morning, medics say.“Paramedics and EMTs have pronounced the death of a man around 70 years old and are providing medical treatment to and evacuating four injured individuals”, Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said, after the police reported the suspect was killed. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget

The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable pricesSince 2002, Spain’s gastronomic year has kicked off at Madrid Fusión, a jamboree where top chefs from all over the world show-cook, share dishes of rarefied ingredients and outline new culinary concepts. Wrapping up the three-day event is the crowning of Spain’s best young chef (often a duo) or “revelation”. This year’s seven candidates ranged from restaurants as far afield as Galicia in the north-west to Tenerife, Seville and Madrid. Most cook at intimate spaces with few tables, and offer ingredients and cooking techniques you would be hard-pushed to find on a British menu without breaking the bank.We start in Galicia, with the winners of the best emerging chefs for 2025. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago FedEx plane catches fire after bird strike in New Jersey, makes emergency landing

Cargo aircraft caught fire after striking bird shortly after departure from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morningA FedEx cargo airplane caught on fire after striking a bird shortly after the plane’s departure from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morning, according to officials.There were no injuries reported onboard, and the plane made an emergency return to Newark Liberty international airport. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump sparks outrage with AI video of his vision for Gaza that includes bizarre bearded belly dancers and a statue of himself

Donald Trump has offered a vision for what his 'Riviera of the Middle East' plan for the Gaza Strip could look like when the war between Israel and Hamas has ended.

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1 week ago Trump promotes bold vision for Gaza in video that hints at how 'Riviera of the Middle East' could look

Donald Trump has offered a vision for what his 'Riviera of the Middle East' plan for the Gaza Strip could look like when the war between Israel and Hamas has ended.

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1 week ago Trump unveils bold vision for Gaza in video to promote his 'Riviera of the Middle East' plan

Donald Trump has offered a vision for what his 'Riviera of the Middle East' plan for the Gaza Strip could look like when the war between Israel and Hamas has ended.

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1 week ago Trump unveils bold plan to sell 'Gold Card' visas for $5 MILLION to rich migrants

President Donald Trump previewed a plan Tuesday to launch a 'gold card' program for wealthy immigrants who wanted to work into the United States.

Economics

1 week ago Stiletto Botox: is a ‘Loub job’ the secret to wearing high heels?

This expensive procedure has gone viral on TikTok – and comes with the risk of allergic reactions, bruising and infection. Is it worth it to be comfortably numb?Name: Stiletto Botox.Age: First emerged in 2016, but it’s now going viral. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Dyson Daniels’ home town became an unlikely hotbed of Australian basketball talent | Jack Snape

Bendigo has long had fertile sporting soil but has now produced one of the NBA’s best defensive players as well as successful WNBL and NBL 1 teamsDyson Daniels opened his sparkling silver jacket on NBA draft night in 2022. Under the bright lights of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the lining on his right breast revealed the names of his parents and brothers. On Daniels’ left was stitched a map of Bendigo.About two hours’ drive north-west of Melbourne and with a population of 122,000, Bendigo is no Brooklyn. But thanks to Daniels and a dominant professional women’s team, the regional centre generously described by some as a city has emerged this year as a genuine power in global basketball. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nigeria sues crypto giant Binance for $81.5bn in economic losses and back tax

Authorities blame crypto exchange, already facing four counts of tax evasion in the country, for currency woesNigeria has filed a lawsuit seeking to compel Binance to pay $79.5bn for economic losses the country’s government says were caused by the cryptocurrency exchange’s operations there and $2bn in back taxes, court documents showed on Wednesday.Authorities blame Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, for Nigeria’s currency woes and detained two of its executives in 2024 after crypto websites emerged as platforms of choice for trading the local naira currency. Continue reading...

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