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Locals pull off daring rescue of stray dog stranded in surging rapids

This is the moment a group of local firemen rescued a stray dog stranded on a rock in the middle of surging rapids in Tamil Nadu, India on June 28. The river's water level suddenly rose due to a dam being opened upstream.

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

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed - Tracy-Ann Oberman will return in the role this autumn, and described the character as ‘great to play’.

Jeremy Clarkson's Cotswolds pub near 'famous dogging site' backed by residents

The Clarkson's Farm star paid "less than one million" for The Windmill near the pretty village of Burford in Oxfordshire

Ruthless Ratcliffe preps sales of FIVE English Man Utd stars, but sixth player signs new contract

Man Utd are prepared to take a sledgehammer to their English contingent with as many as five sales on the cards, though one English star has signed a new contract

Labour will push back summer recess to get key legislation through Parliament

Labour will delay MPs’ summer recess if it wins the general election to give more time to set out the party’s first steps, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. The Labour leader said it “seems obvious” the party will need to “extend” the parliamentary timetable ahead of the summer break to help with a slew of radical policy pledges including boosting ho...

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast after leaving at least seven dead in its wake. What had been the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, weakened slightly but...

All the Southport Air Show changes after huge queues and traffic chaos

Several big changes are in place as the event returns to Merseyside

Martin Lewis issues Virgin Media warning after customers get seven-word message

The BBC Sounds podcast host and ITV star, who has a swathe of roles on ITV, shared a tweet from a loyal Money Saving Expert reader.

Ukraine’s hopes of joining Nato dashed until it resolves one issue

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows - Comedian and former chat show host presenter has addressed her past controversies in recent shows

Conditions set and now treble-winning Liverpool target looks almost certain to move

Bayern Munich have set conditions for Joshua Kimmich if he’s to sign a new contract.

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures - ESPN respond to complaints over decision to give Duke of Sussex the Pat Tillman Award for work with Invictus Games

Jay Slater's mother reveals how family will use remaining donations

Jay Slater's family are to remain in Tenerife to continue the search for the missing teenager.

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

Liverpool confirm groundbreaking new agreement as club officials chase £300m target

Liverpool have added Husqvarna to their growing list of commercial partners

Single mum left homeless after relationship breakdown

Jennifer and her daughter were left to struggle

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx?

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx? - The Manxman moves clear of the great Belgian to stand alone at the top of the charts for stage wins.

Call made for senior Red Bull figures to visit Silverstone stewards over Max Verstappen incident

The FIA have been urged to act on Red Bull and Christian Horner's "mollycoddling" of Max Verstappen after his Austria clash with Lando Norris.

The Essex commuter town that could get 350 new homes and a primary school

There have been concerns over traffic

Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon headache looms with blockbuster Andy Murray partnership

After a bumpy three-year road littered by potholes of unbearable expectation and injury, the Emma Raducanu bandwagon has finally hit smooth terrain at Wimbledon. Injury-free and seemingly more carefree than at any point since that 2021 US Open title, experts – including Tim Henman – have suggested that she could be second-week material. But Raducan...

Historic Dick Turpin pub a 'landmark' on the A127 shuts for good

It was a community hub for many

Election exit polls are ‘worst invention ever’, says David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby, the election broadcast grandee, has said exit polls are “the worst invention ever” because they take the fun out of election nights. The veteran broadcaster announced to the nation the result of 11 exit poll projections as host of the BBC’s general election coverage from 1979 to 2019. But speaking to the BBC’s Newscast podcast he confessed that he had never liked exit polls. The 85-year-old broadcaster said: “The exit poll is the...

Scientists Discovered An Ancient City Carved Into The Earth Underground Where No One Expected

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MND clinical trials receive £500,000 boost on Doddie Weir’s birthday

The rugby legend died in November 2022 from the rare neurodegenerative disease.

Man Utd De Ligt transfer provokes angry petition signed by thousands as Romano update has Ten Hag purring

Angry fans have launched a petition aimed at blocking the transfer of De Ligt to Man Utd, while a strong update from Romano will thrill Ten Hag

Orbán as 'peacemaker': Ukraine's reaction to Hungarian PM visit and Western media feedback

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's first visit to Kyiv in many years has become one of the top topics in both Ukrainian and foreign media. Especially, about the "peace proposal" - to consider a ceasefire before negotiations with Russia. RBC-Ukraine has collected reactions to Orbán's visit and provides an overview of the Western media. Contents...

Dragons Den star’s Jessops hit with winding up petition

Camera retailer Jessops has been hit with a winding up petition in the latest setback for the chain owned by Dragons Den star Peter Jones. Jessops was issued with the winding up demand from HM Revenue & Customs this week, according to court filings, in a dispute said to be centred around unpaid taxes. It follows years of turmoil at the camera compa...

Top 14 giants burn cash in MEGA Dan Biggar fine following Springboks’ deal

Toulon have made the same costly error in signing Dan Biggar as they did with Springboks'flyer Cheslin Kolbe.

‘Excalibur’ sword lodged in rock for 1,300 years mysteriously disappears

The sword was stuck in a rock 32ft off the ground.

How Boris Johnson went from the Tories’ secret weapon to electoral liability

Tactical masterstroke or a sign of desperation? Rishi Sunak’s decision to call on Boris Johnson to deliver a last-minute rallying call on Tuesday night has divided opinion in the Conservative Party, but the Prime Minister no doubt felt it could not do any harm, and might just do some good. Johnson is the greatest campaigner the Conservatives have h...

Macron’s office urges ‘restraint’ after Le Pen claims ‘administrative coup’

As tensions rise ahead of the second round of France’s legislative elections, the far-right National Rally’s Marine Le Pen has accused President Emmanuel Macron of rushing to appoint officials to key jobs in what she described as "a form of administrative coup d’état", leading Macron's office urged her to show "restraint”.

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’ - The Briton was beaten in straight sets by Alejandro Tabilo, as their first-round match concluded after bad light and weather on Tuesday

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit - The presenter, 31, announced in February that he was stepping down from the radio show after 10 years

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

Bulldozer used to save villagers by local politician during floods

This is the moment a village party secretary drives a bulldozer to rescue villagers from a flood. Donghu village was hit by heavy rainfall, causing rivers to overflow on the streets, in Pingjiang County of Hunan Province, China, on Sunday, June 30. Villagers living in low-lying areas soon found themselves trapped with no way out. People were trapped in their homes, with the rapid waters rising around them quickly. The Village Party Secretary, Fang Weiping, then drove a bulldozer towards the rapidly rising waters to save the villagers. Fang drove the bulldozer to and from the rapids to transfer villagers several times. He managed to transfer more than 30 trapped people to higher ground. Fang said that they have a major flood every seven or eight years. The relatively low-lying areas are flooded and the water rises very quickly. Online commentators like 'Xiaolan' said: 'A good secretary for the people.' And user 'Forest' said: 'Thumbs up for Secretary Fang, and wish his family peace.' While the user 'Tang' said: 'Good leader of the people.'

MARKET REPORT: Diageo sets pulses racing as takeover talk builds

Diageo, whose brands include Guinness and Smirnoff, issued a profit warning in November following problems at its Latin America and Caribbean arm.

Health Ministry: 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile virus

As of Wednesday, 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, and 11 have died from the disease, the Health Ministry reported. Most of the patients are from the central region of the country. Generally, about 80% of those infected do not develop symptoms of West Nile fever, and about 20% of those infected will experience varying degrees of ...

FIA steward breaks silence on Max Verstappen penalty and ‘intimidation’ tactics

Johnny Herbert explained the rationale behind handing Max Verstappen a penalty in Austria, as well as his "intimidation" tactics.

‘I lost my job and was £3,000 in mortgage arrears – Nationwide tried to take my home’

i's Housing Correspondent spends the day at an 'eviction' court, where homeowners have just minutes to argue their case

Petition to cancel Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 38,000 signatures in Japan

A petition from Japanese gamers wants to see Assassin's Creed Shadows cancelled due to its lack of historical accuracy.

Tim Henman finds an apt word to describe Emma Raducanu’s sensational Wimbledon win

Emma Raducanu getting plaudits after a sensational performance against Elise Mertens.

Post Office still rejects subpostmaster’s overturned conviction, inquiry told

Post Office still rejects subpostmaster’s overturned conviction, inquiry told - Teju Adedayo falsely confessed to being responsible for the shortfalls at her post office in Kent to avoid the risk of ending up in prison.

How bad could the general election result be for the Tories? Pollster John Curtice’s final prediction

How bad could the general election result be for the Tories? Pollster John Curtice’s final prediction - Leading pollster highlighted two key uncertainties in predicting final result

Brave security guard rescues mother and daughter toppled by strong winds in China

A brave security guard rescued a mother and her daughter toppled by strong winds in eastern China. The video was filmed Dezhou City in Shandong Province on June 30. A sudden gust of wind swept a mother and daughter off their feet, threatening to carry them away. A mall security guard braved the fierce winds and managed to pull them to safety. Witnesses reported that the wind struck unexpectedly and ceased just as suddenly, leaving the mother and daughter shaken but unharmed. Mall staff confirmed the incident and praised the courageous actions of the security guard, believed to be around 60 years old. Plans are underway to commend him officially for his heroic act.

New train station beside 4,000-home redevelopment of former Ford factory delayed until end of 2027

New train station beside 4,000-home redevelopment of former Ford factory delayed until end of 2027 - Beam Park station due to have c2c trains to Barking, Grays and Fenchurch Street

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections - Covid waves continue to be driven by new variants and waning immunity, expert Professor Mark Woolhouse says

Oil prices slip from multi-month highs on demand concerns

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, retreating from the previous session's multi-month highs, with investors taking profits as demand caution remained in focus despite last week's decline in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures were down 43 cents, or 0.49%, at $86.91 a barrel by 0855 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 49 cents, or

How is my constituency expected to vote? Use our tool

The Conservatives are forecast to lose more than half the seats they won in 2019 and on track to slump to 53 MPs, based on figures released just a fortnight before election day. Rishi Sunak has faced an uphill battle since announcing the general election, as polls have shown his party consistently lagging behind Labour and no signs of the gap closi...

Liverpool receive double transfer boost for first Arne Slot signing as £21m 'agreement' reached

Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours with updates on Juventus moves for Riccardo Calafiori and Khephren Thuram greatly impacting the Reds