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Deaths of 48 people in 1981 Irish nightclub fire were unlawful killing, jury rules

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 12:08
The deaths of 48 people in the worst fire in the history of Ireland have been ruled by a jury as unlawful killings.

German regional leader of far-right party in court over allegations of 'knowingly' shouting Nazi slogan

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 11:27
A regional leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is being tried in court over allegations he knowingly used a Nazi slogan at the end of a speech.

Stabbed bishop forgives alleged attacker and urges followers not to retaliate

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:54
A bishop who was stabbed during a church service in Australia has said he forgives his alleged attacker.

Ram killed by police after elderly couple found dead in paddock

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:50
A ram believed to be responsible for killing an elderly couple has been shot dead by New Zealand police.

India elections: Can anyone beat Narendra Modi?

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:39
India's wildly popular and divisive leader Narendra Modi is set to sweep to victory as the world's biggest election kicks off.

NASA chief says 'secretive' China is hiding military projects in space

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:36
China is hiding secret military activity in space, NASA chief Bill Nelson has claimed.

Scottish health boards pause prescription of puberty blockers for young people

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:32
Scotland's only gender identity clinic for under-18s has paused the prescription of puberty blockers to young people.

Gold bars melted down after Canada's biggest ever bullion heist 'used to buy guns'

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 10:21
Nine suspects in Canada's biggest ever gold heist have been named by police, who believe the stolen bars were melted down to buy guns.

Germany arrests men allegedly spying for Russia in plan to sabotage Ukrainian aid

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:57
Germany has arrested two men for allegedly spying for Russia, with one planning to carry out attacks in the hopes of sabotaging aid intended for Ukraine.

Travis Kelce lands presenting role - following in Noel Edmonds's footsteps

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:38
Travis Kelce has landed his first TV presenting role - hosting the game show Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?

Inquiry to be held into death of pedestrian hit by tram at crossing

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:33
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a pedestrian who was hit by an Edinburgh tram on his way home from work.

Smoking among younger middle-class women 'up 25% in a decade'

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:26
Smoking among younger middle-class women has jumped more than 25% in the last decade, according to new research. 

Salman Rushdie thought it would be 'the end' after stabbing left him in 'lake of blood'

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:25
Sir Salman Rushdie has told Sky News he thought it would be "the end" for him after he was repeatedly stabbed at a public lecture in 2022.

Woman who called 999 more than 2,000 times in three years is jailed

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 09:10
A woman who rang 999 more than 2,000 times in three years has been jailed. 

Ashanti and Nelly confirm they're engaged - and expecting their first child

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 08:45
US music stars Ashanti and Nelly have revealed they are engaged and are expecting their first child together.

'You start to believe you're ill': Fight to free autistic people from hospitals - as govt misses crucial target

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 08:28
The government has missed a long-standing target to reduce the number of people with autism and learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

Prince Harry officially changes primary residence to US

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 07:25
Prince Harry has officially listed the US as his primary residence, according to documents filed in the UK.

Biden suggests cannibals may have eaten war hero uncle in WWII - in apparent swipe at Trump

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 07:06
Joe Biden has suggested his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down during the Second World War - as he said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander-in-chief again.

'They are putting out defective airplanes' - Boeing whistleblower claims

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 06:11
Crisis-hit Boeing has rushed to defend itself from fresh whistleblower allegations of poor practice, as the airline continues to grapple its latest safety crisis.

After months of political deadlock in Washington on US aid for Ukraine - something's changed

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 05:35
Something curious is happening in Washington.

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