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Hurricane Beryl heads towards Cancun as Royal Navy sends aid ship

The Royal Navy has sent a warship to help with Hurricane Beryl relief efforts - as the deadly storm heads towards Mexico.

Four Man United stars 'axed from dressing room' by Erik ten Hag have left the club

Erik ten Hag is said to have banished five players from the first-team dressing room in the summer of 2022, and four of them have now left the club

In a first, robot commits suicide in South Korea sparking row over workload

In a tragic event at Gumi City Council, South Korea, a robot civil servant was found unresponsive after falling down stairs, sparking discussions of the country's first robot suicide. The robot, part of daily operations since August 2023, assisted with document delivery and city promotion. Witnesses observed unusual behavior before the incident. While investigations continue into the cause, the city council has decided against deploying another...

Mercedes awarded major boost in the wake of Austrian Grand Prix victory

"That is good to know and certainly big momentum now..."

Fact check: Picture of John Swinney has been edited

Fact check: Picture of John Swinney has been edited - There is no anti-SNP graffiti in the original image.

Chelsea told Monchi's Aston Villa masterstroke cost them millions

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as the signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea is discussed

Haas Ordered To Send Mazepin's 2021 Car To Axed Sponsor

Haas has been ordered to send one of the Formula 1 cars Nikita Mazepin raced in 2021 to the similarly-axed former team title sponsor Uralkali.…

Cineworld plans to shut 'around a quarter of cinemas'

Cineworld plans to shut 'around a quarter of cinemas' - The group will also seek renegotiated rents on around 50 other cinemas, according to reports

'Yellowstone' season 5 part 2: Everything we know so far

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's Western drama 'Yellowstone' are the way. Here's everything you need to know.

BIG completes twisting One High Line skyscrapers in New York

Danish architecture studio BIG has completed two residential skyscrapers with twisted forms alongside New York's High Line. The 300-foot (91 metres) and 400-foot (122 metres) towers on Manhattan's west side are now completed, with amenity spaces designed by New York architecture office Gabellini Sheppard and Paris-based studio Gilles & Boissier. Located in the blocks between the The post BIG completes twisting One High Line skyscrapers in New...

Who won the election in my seat? Search by postcode

Follow our live blog for the latest UK election newsLive 2024 general election results mapped Sir Keir Starmer will be the next prime minister after leading Labour to a landslide victory over the Tories. Labour is forecast to have a 170-seat majority in the Commons, with the Conservatives reduced to their lowest number of MPs on record. Use our sea...

Liverpool make first move to sign 146,000-a-week contract rebel for Slot

According to reports, Liverpool have made their first move to sign a Euro 2024 free agent for Arne Slot.

UK summer Covid wave: What variants are spreading and is there anything to worry about?

UK summer Covid wave: What variants are spreading and is there anything to worry about? - There is evidence that infections are on the rise again but without routine widespread testing the true picture is difficult to see

This European city is changing its name for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

The power she has...

General election 2024: Live results map as constituencies declare new MPs

General election 2024: Live results map as constituencies declare new MPs - Final results show widespread Labour majority as last constituencies roll in.

Questor: This stock is poised to profit from Britain’s economic recovery

Many investors have concluded that the UK economy is a basket case, but the reality is very different. Crucially, the annual rate of inflation is now in line with the Bank of England’s 2pc target. This provides scope for interest rate cuts that history shows are likely to have a positive impact on the economy’s growth rate. They should also boost c...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Galaxy Watch 7: Biggest rumored differences

Galaxy Unpacked should bring us two new smartwatches from Samsung — the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 7. We take a look at how the two watches could compare based on current rumors.

Shell to take hit of up to $2bn on Rotterdam and Singapore sites

Shell has warned investors that it will take an impairment charge of up to $2bn (£1.6bn) in its next set of results after it was forced to halt work on Europe’s largest biofuel project and sell off a Singapore refinery. The oil company told investors to expect a non-cash writedown of between $600m and $1bn when it publishes its second-quarter results next month because of trouble at a major biofuel project in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The...

What is Tubi? Streaming platform launches free service in the UK

What is Tubi? Streaming platform launches free service in the UK - The platform is increasingly successful in the US, boasting an average of 80 million active users each month

Tributes pour in after death of Oscar-winning Hollywood legend

British Grand Prix penalty set to be confirmed with driver braced for ’20-place’ grid drop

A massive penalty is poised to come one driver's way at Silverstone this weekend...

Congratulations Sir Keir - now here are the promises you made to us. We'll be watching

Labour has revealed its vision for the country.

What to expect in Labour’s first 100 days in power

Keir Starmer’s first few days in Downing Street will bring calls with other world leaders, ministerial appointments and announcements of early policies and commitments. His government will want to set the tone with some eye-catching announcements. Early on Starmer is expected to scrap the Rwanda deportation scheme, reverse the de facto ban on onshore windfarms and launch reviews of the UK’s military capabilities and threats facing the country....

21 minutes to evacuate: Experts predict Mediterranean tsunami with 100% probability

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years. View on euronews

‘Moment of the night’: Viewers mock Nadine Dorries as she clashes with panelists on Channel 4’s election show

‘Moment of the night’: Viewers mock Nadine Dorries as she clashes with panelists on Channel 4’s election show - The former culture secretary clashed with Alastair Campbell and presenter Emily Maitlis

Everton hero up for sale after £50m agreement that didn't work for anyone

Richarlison was sold by Everton to Tottenham Hotspur two years ago but the transfer hasn't really worked out for either party

Netflix viewers threaten to cancel subscriptions over 'irritating' change

Time is running out.

Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated causing chaos for holidaymakers and England fans

Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated causing chaos for holidaymakers and England fans -

Russian forces' massive attack on Dnipro, US new military aid package for Ukraine - Wednesday brief

The United States announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian troops attacked Dnipro with drones and missiles. Read more about what happened on Wednesday, July 3. Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest ・Unmanned boats attack Russian naval base in Novorossiysk ・Ukrainian air defense destroys 5 Russian missiles and 6 drones las...

McDonald's forced to intervene due to bird flu

Australian authorities have identified bird flu type H7 in a dozen poultry farms in southeastern Australia. The outbreak is in the states of Victoria and New South Wales and in the region around the Australian capital, Canberra. And that is causing supply problems for fast food chain McDonald's. Consequently, the chain is forced to adjust its breakfast hours in Australia. The supply problems are forcing McDonald's to take the last orders for...

Arne Slot humbled as Feyenoord ace agrees rival Prem move, as Liverpool launch ‘desperate’ hijack attempt

Brighton have beaten Liverpool to an agreement for a Feyenoord star Slot had given the green light to signing, and reports claim a last-gasp Reds attempt to hijack the deal is likely to fail

Amanda Staveley's 'promise' after Newcastle United FFP issue and triple signings

Amanda Staveley has taken to social media to address Newcastle United supporters after a difficult summer

Is Boeing's Starliner capsule 'stuck' in space?

The first manned mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule was scheduled to last for 10 days. But mechanical problems, namely a slow helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system, have extended this duration to almost a month, and the return date has not yet been set. NASA has even tested whether Starliner could remain docked with the International Space Station for three months. FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger tells us more.

70 years ago today the BBC had its first ever news broadcast - how different it was

We need to remember this historic moment.

Holly Willoughby walked away from the spotlight – but her star is shining even brighter

When Holly Willoughby missed an appearance on This Morning last October, most viewers thought little of it. While she had signed off from the previous day’s show with a cheery “see you tomorrow”, it was not uncommon for a fellow presenter - in this case Alison Hammond - to stand in, and the ITV daytime programme ran as smoothly as ever. But there w...

Foreign Office 'all airports will be closed' travel warning as six die

Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are under warning as Hurricane Beryl advances towards the Caribbean, with the Foreign Office issuing a stark travel warning

Pound lifts against the US dollar and Euro as market reacts to Labour landslide

Pound lifts against the US dollar and Euro as market reacts to Labour landslide - A large Labour majority had been widely expected and priced into financial markets

What Keir Starmer can expect from his first 72 hours in office

Flight overbooked? Here's how to avoid being bumped from your plane

Your plane could be leaving without you.

I knew there was something wrong but doctors kept misdiagnosing me

The MRI showed that my brain was riddled with lesions, denoting areas of damage.

Van Aert outraged over Philipsen’s sprint: "Not the first time, disqualification would be justified"

Dylan Groenewegen impressively won the sixth stage of the Tour de France. Initially, Jasper Philipsen was the runner-up in the stage results, but he was later relegated due to irregular sprinting behavior. Wout van Aert, in particular, seemed to struggle with Philipsen's maneuvers in the final stretch. Speaking to IDLProCycling.com and other media outlets after the race, Wout was quite irritated about his compatriot's elbowing. "I felt pretty...

Paddington is returning to cinemas sooner than expected

Marmalade sandwiches at the ready.

Tottenham stunned as Man Utd and Man City table offers for attacker Postecoglou must not lose

Man Utd and Man City have both put offers to a phenomenal Spurs attacker they simply must not lose under any circumstance

Emma Raducanu’s ‘controversial’ general election comments were not what they seemed

Emma Raducanu joked she didn't know the UK General Election was happening - but she should not be criticised.

Birmingham team achieve world record internet speed 4.5m times faster than broadband

Birmingham team achieve world record internet speed 4.5m times faster than broadband - The hope is that the advance could lead to a big leap in download speeds for internet users

Theresa May given peerage and Therese Coffey gets damehood in surprise dissolution honours list

Theresa May given peerage and Therese Coffey gets damehood in surprise dissolution honours list - The former prime minister will take a seat in the House of Lords

The truth about Jordan Bardella’s housing estate upbringing and Muslim roots

A tall homebody who dreamt of becoming a policeman: this is how Jordan Bardella is remembered today by old school friends and neighbours in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis where he grew up. The 28-year-old – who is now the president of France’s hard-Right National Rally (RN) and on course to become the country’s youngest ever prime minister if the ...

Map reveals Kent election results in full as Labour make big gains

It has been a strong night for Labour in Kent and the Lib Dems have also made a gain

All change: When will Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next?

All change: When will Rishi Sunak have to move out of Number 10 — and where could he live next? - With the removal vans on standby, the current prime minister has a portfolio of high-end properties to choose from

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election