26 h. ago Kashmir is focus of arrests after Delhi car blast linked to ‘terror module’

Investigators believe an explosion that killed 13 people maybe linked to group operating in the disputed regionPolice have carried out raids and made several arrests across the Indian region of Kashmir in the aftermath of a car explosion in Delhi that left 13 people dead.On Wednesday, the Indian government confirmed it was treating the blast as a “terror incident” perpetrated by “anti-national forces”. The explosion took place outside one of India’s most significant monuments during rush hour on Monday evening. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Hundreds evacuated and dozens hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma

People in the immediate area were in respiratory distress after a tanker truck spewed a plume of anhydrous ammonia gasHundreds of people were evacuated from a city in Oklahoma and others were told to shelter in place after a tanker truck that was leaking in a hotel parking lot spewed a plume of anhydrous ammonia gas, authorities said Thursday.The gas release happened shortly before 10pm on Wednesday. People in the immediate area were in respiratory distress and at least 36 people were taken to a local hospital, city officials said at a news conference. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago 'Laughing' driver who murdered 'Good Samaritan' after ramming wedding jailed for life

A heartless killer who murdered a father-of-two who 'devoted much of his life to helping others' has been jailed after he ploughed his car into a group of people as his family celebrated his sister's wedding

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9 d. ago Man who rammed his car into a crowd and screamed 'Allahu Akbar' is suspected of 'self

A driver ploughed into pedestrians on a French holiday island on Wednesday morning, leaving at least five people injured - two of whom are still in critical condition.

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1 week ago Typhoon Kalmaegi: death toll rises to 52 as widespread flooding hits central Philippines

Six people were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del SurTyphoon Kalmaegi has left at least 52 people dead with 13 others missing in the central Philippines, mostly in widespread flooding that trapped people on their roofs and swept away scores of cars in a hard-hit province still recovering from a deadly earthquake, officials said on Wednesday.Six people were killed in a separate incident when a Philippine air force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del Sur on Tuesday while en route to help provide humanitarian help to provinces battered by Kalmaegi, the military said without providing other details, including what could have caused the crash. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Orphans of history: the forgotten republic of Transnistria – photo essay

Photographer Didier Bizet has spent time documenting life in the self-proclaimed autonomous republic, which is not recognised by the international community. Its status raises complex questions about the identity of its inhabitants – Ukrainians, Russians, Moldovans and Bulgarians – in a land searching for direction and lacking a clearly defined national identityAmid the ongoing war in Ukraine and between the fragile borders that crisscross the former Soviet Union, the self-proclaimed Republic of Transnistria, which broke away from Moldova more than 30 years ago after a brief but bloody conflict, remains locked in deep political and diplomatic isolation.Home to about 450,000 people, Transnistria is a narrow strip of land wedged between Moldova and Ukraine, along the eastern bank of the Dniester River. Its de facto capital, Tiraspol, lies less than 60 miles from the Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Though small in size – about 125 miles long – the region holds outsized strategic importan...

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2 w. ago UK's 'most beautiful wedding venues' to give 'perfect' backdrop for your big day

Everyone who gets married knows that finding the perfect venue is a key part of your big day. One 2026 bride has now shared her list of 'most beautiful' UK wedding venues – and people definitely agreed

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2 w. ago Louvre jewel heist update as Paris prosecutor confirms five more arrests made

Two people arrested earlier were given preliminary charges on Wednesday and partially admitted their responsibility.

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm kills over 30 in the Caribbean as it nears the Bahamas

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa nears the Bahamas as death toll continues to climb in Jamaica: Live updates

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: ‘Catastrophic’ storm heads to Bahamas as death toll continues to climb in Jamaica

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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2 w. ago Spain holds memorial ceremony for flood victims a year after disaster killed over 230 people

Spain has commemorated the anniversary of last year’s massive floods that killed over 230 people by holding a memorial ceremony for the victims on Wednesday

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Death toll rises to 30 in Caribbean after ‘catastrophic’ storm ravages Jamaica

Damage assessment was underway in Jamaica Wednesday, with four people dead and 70 percent of the island without power, after the storm moved on to Cuba

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2 w. ago Starmer ‘deeply concerned’ by strikes on Gaza and UK ‘in close touch’ with US

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that the ceasefire is back in effect after dozens of people were killed overnight.

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2 w. ago Couple get married in Hobbiton and are gobsmacked when they notice unexpected guest

Whilst most people would hate having unexpected surprises on their wedding day, one bride and groom were gobsmacked when they realised one unexpected guest made an appearance during wedding ceremony

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2 w. ago Geert Wilders failed in government, but the far right retains its grip on the Netherlands | Cas Mudde

A media in thrall to Wilders’ party ensures its agenda is entrenched in Dutch politics and will dominate Wednesday’s electionOn Wednesday Dutch people go to the ballot box again! This will be the ninth election for the Tweede Kamer (second chamber), the Dutch parliament’s legislative chamber, in this still young century. In some ways the Netherlands has become the Italy of the 21st century, plagued by political fragmentation, governmental instability, and radicalisation (accompanied, increasingly often, by violence).This election is a direct result of this fragmentation and instability. The far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by Geert Wilders dominated the last ruling coalition, but still pulled the plug in July, after less than a year. The various lessons that the Dutch media, political parties, and voters have drawn from this tumultuous experience should be relevant beyond the Netherlands, given that most European countries are struggling with a similar challenge: how to deal with t...

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3 w. ago Andre Agassi's life now with wife Steffi Graf after only four people attended wedding

Andre Agassi is one of the most successful tennis players of all time, having won eight Grand Slam titles during his career - but what has he been up to since retiring from the sport?

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3 w. ago We charged guests £745 to attend our wedding. People were furious

Floating towards the man I'm about to marry, I turn and smile. I see women in formal florals, men sporting tuxedos. But one accessory unites them - a coloured band on their wrist.

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3 w. ago Tech CEO and guest on Bravo’s reality show ‘Below Deck’ is charged with murder in hit

William ‘Billy’ Rodriguez is charged with murder after allegedly striking a woman on a scooter with his car in Palm Springs in October 2024

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3 w. ago 'I got my wedding dress at charity shop and people can't believe what I paid for it'

Weddings are notoriously expensive, with many couples having to scrimp and save up. One bride-to-be made a controversial decision ahead of her upcoming wedding but managed to save thousands of pounds

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