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Massive fire reported in Russia's Kursk city center, possibly at military base

A fire broke out today in the city center of Kursk, Russia. A military base may be the likely site of the emergency, according to the interim governor of the Kursk region and local Telegram channels. 60 firefighters and 10 units of special equipment are involved in the firefighting. The fire has been reportedly localized. Official sources do not sp...

Wrexham sign Premier League defender as summer transfer spree shows no sign of slowing down

Showing their unbridled ambition once more, Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have pulled off another major coup in the transfer market with their latest signing

Ivan Toney left ‘disgusted’ by Gareth Southgate substitution decision in Slovakia win

Ivan Toney left ‘disgusted’ by Gareth Southgate substitution decision in Slovakia win - Southgate waited until the 94th minute to bring Toney on another difficult night for the England manager

Man Utd in talks to sign 51m "monster" who'd star with De Ligt

Manchester United are starting to make moves in the summer transfer window.

How to spot an election bot as fake accounts flood social media

Beware these red flags.

When Sunak called an election, Labour was 22 points ahead. Has anything changed?

It’s been six weeks since Rishi Sunak, in his rain-sodden jacket, announced the next UK general election would be held on 4 July. At that point, Labour was leading by 21.8 points in the polls. Now, as we come to the end of a largely stale six-week campaign, their lead stands at 20 points – down nearly two points. Overall, Labour has fallen in the polls from 44.8% on 22 May to 40.7% on 2 July – two days before polling day. But this has not...

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday. The funds are targeted for release through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will pay for continued development of a vaccine that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid...

This is the Cotswolds pub Jeremy Clarkson has bought in Burford

This is the Cotswolds pub Jeremy Clarkson has bought in Burford - The Amazon Prime star plans to open the renovated ‘village boozer’ this winter

Caribbean Islands hit hard as Hurricane Beryl strengthens into Category 5 storm

Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a 'potentially catastrophic' Category 5 storm as it made landfall in Grenada on July 1. The Caribbean Islands are experiencing heavy damage and power cuts as sustained wind speeds hit 150mph. Caribbean officials and climate scientists are urging for more action on climate change, which is causing more dangerous storms to become more common.

Jay Slater 'might not be missing at all' with police told 'take second look'

Spanish authorities say there is “no current evidence of criminality” in the Jay case after they officially called off the search.

NEW: World's Longest Hair Confirmed - Guinness World Records

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British Airways flight departs Heathrow and arrives back in London after 11-hour ‘flight to nowhere’

British Airways flight departs Heathrow and arrives back in London after 11-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ - The Hong Kong-bound plane returned to Heathrow due to a ‘technical issue’

Neighbours legend Ryan Moloney lands major new role after Toadie exit

He's had decades of unmissable drama.

HSBC slows down hiring and reins in bankers’ expenses in cost-cutting drive

HSBC is reportedly slowing down hiring and encouraging staff to rein in some expenses as Europe's biggest bank looks to cut costs.

Wolff still not convinced: 'Verstappen was pretty much forced to answer'

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen reaffirmed that he will stay with Red Bull Racing next year. However, Toto Wolff is not convinced by his answer, stating that the Dutchman "pretty much had to be forced" to answer.

Princess Anne issues statement on cancelled engagement after leaving hospital

Princess Anne issues statement on cancelled engagement after leaving hospital - The Princess Royal spent five nights in hospital after reportedly being injured by a horse

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.

Max Verstappen given further FIA punishment for causing Lando Norris collision

"The Stewards determine that the driver of Car 1 was predominantly at fault..."

Dozens injured after severe turbulence rips apart Boeing jet

Switzerland hit by Granit Xhaka injury fears as England quarter-final looms at Euro 2024

Switzerland hit by Granit Xhaka injury fears as England quarter-final looms at Euro 2024 - Midfielder will undergo scans today

Nottinghamshire town littered with empty shops that locals want to see 'buzzing' again

Bassetlaw saw the biggest swing to the Tories in the 2019 general election

Slovakia's PM Robert Fico to have permanent health issues after shooting

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives for a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels, February 1, 2024

Disaster: No Flights After Fire At Gatwick Airport London

Chaos set in at Gatwick Airport in London after an emergency flight cancellation of a Boeing 777-200. The decision to ground flights was due to safety concerns, and many flights were delayed during the day. Here’s the scoop. No Flights Even though flights were scheduled to take off, authorities decided to ground planes based on ... Read more

Putin's threats: Nuclear diplomacy is back - here’s how it works | Defence in Depth

Landlords call for return of Bill banning no-fault evictions

Organisations collectively representing more than 100,000 landlords have called on the next government to end uncertainty in rented housing sector.

Rupert Murdoch launches free Netflix rival in UK

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation has launched a free streaming service in the UK, adding a new player to a crowded market that already includes Netflix, Disney, Apple and Amazon. Tubi, a free service supported by advertisements, has already garnered 80m viewers in the US. The platform has more than 20,000 films and television shows, according to th...

90s TV legend has career overhaul as he becomes ordained as a vicar

Ancient burial chamber discovered on Dartmoor

The 'enthralling' discovery could be as significant as the one found at Whitehorse Hill near Cranmere Pool on the north moor in 2011, which turned out to be the burial chamber of a young woman from around 1700BC

Liz Cheney fires back at Trump after he calls for ‘televised military tribunals’ for former congresswoman

Liz Cheney fires back at Trump after he calls for ‘televised military tribunals’ for former congresswoman - ‘You are not a stable adult and are not fit for office’ said former lawmaker from Wyoming

End of an era for iconic music channels including Kerrang! and The box

Channel 4 shut The Box, Kiss, 4Music, Magic and Kerrang! in a cost-cutting move as they ceased broadcasting on Sky and Virgin Media on Sunday amid a shift to watching videos on YouTube .

Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion'

Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion' - Poll shows the Conservatives have closed their gap behind Labour to 15 points, the smallest lead for Sir Keir Starmer’s party for a month

UK Raises Alert Level Following Russia-North Korea Deal

As Russia solidifies a new defence pact with North Korea, the UK braces for heightened threats of election interference amid ever increasing growing global tensions. Here’s the full story. Teetering on the Brink As the world teeters on the precipice of several different international emergencies, the UK has been warned that the recent alliance between ... Read more

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

Chinese owner attempts to save pig from floods by placing it in bathtub

A resident in central China attempted to save a pig from deep floodwater by placing it in a bathtub. The video was filmed in Xianning City in Hubei Province on July 2. As floodwaters continued to rise, residents were urgently evacuated to safer areas. One homeowner, faced with the impending danger, devised a creative solution to save his pet pig. In a last-minute effort before evacuating, the resident placed their pig in a wooden bathtub, hoping it would keep the pig afloat and safe from the rising waters.

Briton who founded charity helping Ukrainian soldiers dies ‘in battlefield’

A British man who founded a charity providing support to Ukraine soldiers has died while fighting in the country, the organisation said. Peter Fouché died last Thursday “in the battlefield” after getting badly injured “in combat against Russian forces”, Halyna Zhuk, commercial director and co-founder of Project Konstantin, said in a video message. Fouché set up the charity in 2022 as a team of independent volunteers that provide essential...

Paloma Faith hits out at 'appalling' criticism of female Glastonbury headliners

Paloma Faith hits out at 'appalling' criticism of female Glastonbury headliners - The Only Love Can Hurt Like This singer - who performed at the festival herself - urged people to ‘give women a goddamn break’

Doctor issues warning for ‘terrifying’ disease which can be deadly for babies

People are being urged to take action as cases continue to rise in both the UK and across the globe

The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024

The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024 - Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 pens): Diogo Costa was the hero of the night, making three saves in the penalty shootout after a self-absorbed Ronaldo missed a spot-kick in extra time

Man Utd make MEGA Osimhen swap deal offer

Man Utd recently made a mega Victor Osimhen-Rasmus Hojlund swap deal offer to Napoli - and they could soon resurrect the proposal.

Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating southeast Caribbean

Beryl was forecast to start losing intensity on Tuesday but still to be near major hurricane strength as it heads for Jamaica.

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?

Voices: Stanley Johnson: It’s true I caused a BA flight to be cancelled – here’s why I’m glad I did it

Stanley Johnson: It’s true I caused a BA flight to be cancelled – here’s why I’m glad I did it - COMMENT: I’m no troublemaker – if I try my hand at making scrambled eggs for breakfast and they end up sticking to the saucepan, I own up on the spot. But on this occasion, I did the right thing, writes a defiant Stanley Johnson

Nottingham Forest Star Not Pushing For City Ground Exit

Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is not pushing to leave the club despite interest in him. The post Nottingham Forest Star Not Pushing For City Ground Exit appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.

Britain's Ian McKellen will not return to role after stage fall

LONDON (Reuters) - British actor Ian McKellen, 85, will not return to the role of John Falstaff in a tour after he fell off a London stage mid-performance last month, the play's producers said on Monday. McKellen was starring in "Player Kings", a production of William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Parts One and Two", in the capital's West End theatre district, on June 17 when he lost his footing and

Ten Hag seething as Man City barge Man Utd aside for classy £80m-rated Premier League star

Guardiola will reportedly rub salt into Ten Hag's wounds by beating Man Utd to the signing of a classy 21 y/o star this summer

Double Emmerdale exit 'confirmed' as Tom story reaches dramatic peak

Alarm bells are ringing.

AI writer served by Wimbledon and IBM commits double fault

Wimbledon staff perhaps need not fear losing their jobs to the artificial intelligence revolution just yet, after the club’s latest experiment with generative technology got off to a shaky start. Wimbledon’s new online feature, Catch Me Up, which publishes pre- and post-match player profiles with AI-generated stories and analysis, has made errors on the first day of the championships. The new offering on Wimbledon’s app and website described the...

Spain star Nico Williams responds to Chelsea transfer approach

Chelsea have made a move.

Couple scoop £2bn in Blackrock Preqin deal - and join Britain's richest people

Mark and Lindy O'Hare (pictured), who own 80% of the business through a family holding, will rake in a £2bn windfall when the deal completes.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ cosmic event to appear in night sky after star explodes

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ cosmic event to appear in night sky after star explodes - The T Coronae Borealis, or Blaze Star, will appear as an extremely bright object in the night sky in the coming days