61 m. ago 60 people killed as ‘biggest gang raid in history’ sparks shootouts in Rio de Janeiro

The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group

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61 m. ago Great British Bake Off finalists revealed after ninth contestant eliminated in semi

Business development executive Toby was the latest contestant to leave the show

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90 m. ago Bake Off 'disaster' as semi final technical ends in astonishing show first

The four semi-finalists on The Great British Bake Off faced what fans are calling a 'car crash' technical challenge, with all of them struggling to make a framboisier

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1 hour ago Husband who ‘murdered’ Scots lawyer in LA blasted for ‘victim blaming’ in vile statement about death

A BRUTE charged with killing his Scots wife in LA has been blasted over “victim-blaming” claims. Jonathan Renteria, 25, has been accused of murdering lawyer June Bunyan, 37. But in a statement released to The Scottish Sun, his attorney said: “My client was deeply distressed by the victim’s threats to take his only child away...

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2 h. ago The US companies cutting jobs as Amazon slashes 14,000 positions and UPS announces more layoffs

It's a tough time for the job market

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2 h. ago Strictly's new hosts 'revealed' by BBC legend as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in shock when Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they had quit the show - and now an ex professional has revealed his picks

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3 h. ago Prince William 'threatened to take away Beatrice and Eugenie's titles' over Royal Lodge controversy

The King was heckled by a protestor over his disgraced brother as it was claimed he had threatened to take away the titles of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

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3 h. ago Ten people killed as ‘biggest gang raid in history’ sparks shootouts in Rio de Janeiro

The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group

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3 h. ago Video: Explosions seen over Gaza skyline after Netanyahu ordered ‘powerful strikes’

Explosions could be seen in the Gaza night sky after Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has ordered “powerful strikes” in the enclave.

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3 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small fans 'bereft' after announcement

The current series of the Channel 5 period drama has been a huge hit with fans.

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4 h. ago Wishaw sisters celebrate Open University degrees at same graduation ceremony

On Friday Kayleigh and Nicole Sharkey joined hundreds of other gowned graduates at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to mark their achievements.

Culture

4 h. ago Blur star announces new tour with a twist in latest Britpop renaissance

A big star from the nineties has revealed their latest tour dates as the Britpop revival continues to grip the nation following Oasis' successful summer this year

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4 h. ago BBC in sudden schedule change after death of Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales, who starred in the popular BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family announced earlier today

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4 h. ago BBC1 in last minute schedule shake up as Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out is pulled off air

BBC ONE has made a last minute schedule shake up, as Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out is suddenly pulled off air. The change to tonight's TV comes following some very sad news that was announced today. Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out has been pulled from the BBC schedule tonight so they can air...

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4 h. ago Brazil: at least 60 reported killed in Rio’s worst day of violence amid police favela raids

Governor says city ‘at war’ after gunfights between troops and Red Command drug traffickers who reportedly used weaponised dronesAt least 60 people have reportedly been killed in Rio’s worst-ever day of violence as more than 2,500 officers and special forces stormed an area of favelas near Rio’s international airport that is considered the headquarters of one of Brazil’s most powerful organised crime groups.The predawn raid sparked intense gunfights in and around Alemão and Penha favelas, which are home to an estimated 300,000 people. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Raging residents near Scotland’s new migrant base hit out at 300 asylum seekers

RAGING residents in a quiet street near Scotland’s new migrant base have hit out at 300 asylum seekers being moved in next door. Home Office bosses announced plans to house small boat migrants in army barracks close to the centre of Inverness. But locals who live close to the site are concerned about their new...

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5 h. ago ‘I was thinking this is it’ – Man Utd legend, 44, reveals kidnapping hell as he leaves Rio Ferdinand stunned

FORMER Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he was kidnapped as a teenager after another club tried to sign him in Bulgaria. The ex-forward dazzled fans at Old Trafford with his deft touch, effortless skill and finishing ability. Berbatov spent four years at Old Trafford, scoring 56 times in 149 appearances and winning two...

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5 h. ago Kensington Palace responds to claim William 'threatened to take Beatrice and Eugenie's titles'

Former BBC journalist Emily Maitlis, who grilled Prince Andrew in his infamous interview on BBC Newsnight, made the claim despite Kensington Palace saying no meeting between Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie took place

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5 h. ago BBC confirms future of Doctor Who with huge announcement to fans

The BBC gave an update to fans of Doctor Who after speculation about the sci-fi favourite's future.

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5 h. ago Footballer, 38, dies after tragic freak accident as heartbroken club release statement

A footballer has been killed after a freak accident saw a shard of glass from a broken shop window pierce his stomach, with his club announcing his death

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