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Secret Service staff put on leave over Trump assassination attempt

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 15:30
Some Secret Service staff involved in protecting Donald Trump at the rally where he was shot have been put on leave, a source close to the decisions has said.

Snipers kill knife-wielding inmates claiming to be IS fighters who seized guards at Russian jail

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 14:35
Russian snipers have killed four armed prisoners who seized guards at a jail and declared allegiance to the Islamic State, according to local media reports.

Lynch family 'devastated' and being 'comforted by friends' after deadly superyacht sinking

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 13:41
The Lynch family have said they are "devastated" and "in shock" but are being "comforted and supported by family and friends" after the Bayesian superyacht tragedy.

Woman missing after plunging into 8m-deep pavement sinkhole in Malaysia

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 12:50
A woman is missing in Malaysia after plunging into a 26ft-deep (8m) sinkhole when the pavement she was walking on collapsed beneath her, authorities have said.

Divers find body of final person missing from sinking of superyacht

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 11:18
Divers have found the body of the final person missing from the superyacht that sank off Sicily.

Ed Sheeran reignites swimming pool row after bombing into 'wildlife pond'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:54
Ed Sheeran has reignited controversy around a "wildlife pond" he built in the garden of his Suffolk mansion, after sharing a video showing him bombing into the water in his swimming trunks after taking a run and sauna.

Storm Lilian leaves 63,000 homes with power issues as festival is forced to close stages

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:42
Parts of the UK are facing power cuts and widespread travel disruption thanks to Storm Lilian – with high winds forcing Leeds Festival organisers to shut two stages.

Two dogs seized after man found dead in back garden

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:28
Two dogs believed to have attacked a man who was found dead in the back garden of a property in Birmingham have been seized by police.

NATO airbase raises security level due to 'potential threat'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 10:12
A NATO airbase in Germany has raised its security level due to "a potential threat".

Cycling race rerouted over fears 20mph speed limits would force support vehicles to lag behind

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:59
A cycling race has been forced to change its route due to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales.

Pensioner left burglar bloodied as he used glass bottle to fend off 'terrifying' break-in

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:42
A burglar who was hit over the head with a glass bottle when he broke into a pensioner's house has been jailed for two years.

'History in the making': Largest diamond in over a century discovered

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:32
The largest diamond found in 119 years has been unearthed in a mine in Botswana.

Gooey gel can play video game Pong and learns how to improve over time

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 09:28
A gooey gel made by scientists can play the video game Pong and gets better over time as it learns, new research has shown.

'Elsie's Special Day': Southport victim's family hold funeral for 'unforgettable daughter'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:24
The funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe, who died in the Southport attack, has taken place - as her parents released a new photo of their "truly unforgettable" daughter.

Energy price cap to rise in October amid winter fuel payment row

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:00
The energy price cap will rise to an average annual £1,717 from October, the industry regulator has confirmed as the clock ticks down to the loss of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.

Kamala Harris pitches election as 'fight for America's future' and risk of Trump 'chaos and calamity'

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:20
Kamala Harris has set out her plan to defeat Donald Trump and keep the Democrats in the White House for another four years.

Man charged with murder after death of delivery driver during alleged theft of van

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 06:05
A man has been charged with murder after a parcel delivery driver was killed during an alleged theft of a van.

Five things we learned from Kamala Harris's DNC speech

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 05:52
Kamala Harris accepted her party's presidential nomination amid euphoric scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Emergency declared after volcano erupts in Iceland

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 22:56
Police in Iceland have declared a state of emergency after a volcano erupted, forcing homes to be evacuated.

A wet and windy bank holiday expected - as millions gear up for getaways and festivals

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 22:29
For many, it's felt a bit like autumn this week, with spells of wind and rain. But will this change just in time for the bank holiday?

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