65 m. ago Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs

All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of FunafutiTuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island.Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister Feleti Teo, the governor general, traditional leaders, members of parliament and representatives from the diplomatic and business sectors, the event celebrated a long-anticipated move toward financial modernisation. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Farage warns Reform is parking its 'tanks' on Labour's lawn and of 'Nige

In a major speech in Durham, the Reform leader insisted Labour had just as much to fear from his insurgent party as the Tories in its traditional working-class heartlands.

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3 h. ago Schoolgirl dragged unconscious through park after 'gang attack' has £2,000 raised by sickened locals

Hope Lyden, 13, was allegedly attacked by a group of teenagers at a local park in Glasgow who dragged her while unconscious, as Police Scotland charged two girls, aged 12 and 13

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3 h. ago Nightclub above Prince of Wales slammed by locals already dealing with 'crackheads'

The new 24-hour venue said it would feature 'top-tier music, immersive spaces' including a 'Red Room, Boudoir and SKY Terrace' and bring a 'new era for London clubbing'

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3 h. ago Sir Alex eyed Barry Ferguson to replace Roy Keane at Man Utd as ex Rangers boss reveals telling phone call

Ferguson's drive and mentality caught the Old Trafford legend's attention - and it's the same characteristics that Alex McLeish reckon make him perfect for the Rangers job

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3 h. ago Millions in merchandise taken by burglars who tunneled through concrete into LA jewelry store

Authorities say burglars tunneled through a concrete wall to gain access to a Los Angeles jewelry store

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4 h. ago Birmingham locals fume over 'diabolical health hazard' that's 'making kids sick'

Fed-up Birmingham locals have demanded the council act straight away to end the rubbish crisis that has left locals fearing for their health as huge rats scurry among the debris

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4 h. ago See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away

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5 h. ago Our Welsh Chapel Dream's Marj Hogarth says it's 'hard to watch' husband Keith Brymer Jones 'really struggle'

Keith Brymer Jones hit a low moment during the Channel 4 show Our Welsh Chapel Dream

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5 h. ago Councillors back Welsh Government's nature emergency declaration

It means the council will 'consider the impact' of their decisions on wildlife, nature and biodiversity

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5 h. ago One teen shot at Dallas high school prompting ‘active shooter’ calls and massive police response

Multiple emergency responders were seen arriving at the school upon a report of a shooting incident

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5 h. ago Dad calls for son's body to be exhumed after death on holiday in Morocco

Brewery owner Allen McKenna died while on holiday in Morocco with his Moroccan wife

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6 h. ago James Corden 'wins planning battle to build a gym and spa at his £11.5M London home after sparking noise complaints from neighbours'

The presenter, 46, relocated back to the UK in 2023, and had put in plans to the local council for an extension with a gym, office, 'den', spa and shower room.

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6 h. ago UFC's Colby Covington claims Megan Fox 'slid into his DMs' and he has 'proof'

Hollywood actress Megan Fox reportedly messaged UFC fighter Colby Covington who 'idolised' her, allegedly calling him her 'favourite UFC bad guy' in the private interaction

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6 h. ago Trump allies stumped over his secret plan to deport 'homegrown' criminals

Donald Trump's allies are scratching their heads over the president considering sending Americans convicted of violent crimes to the notorious El Salvadorian prison.

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6 h. ago Pedestrian, 35, dies in collision on major Welsh road as lorry driver arrested

A 62-year-old has been arrested in connection with the tragedy

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6 h. ago Girl, seven, found on the street with a knife 'threatening to stab other children'

Police were called to a residential area in Southampton following reports of a young girl brandishing a knife in broad daylight.

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7 h. ago Emmerdale favourite's return 'sealed' after 18 years and he 'won't be alone'

Emmerdale fans are wondering if a past character could be headed back to the village very soon with a new family, after the news Eric Pollard was trying to sell his shop

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7 h. ago Big Welsh rugby headlines you can expect to read this summer as new dawn to emerge

There's set to be some key appointments, as well as two summer tours

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7 h. ago Dodger Stadium to host baseball, with surfing and cricket outside Los Angeles at 2028 Olympics

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program with surfing and cricket held outside the city as part of an updated venue plan

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