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Baltimore bridge debris blown up in controlled demolition

The largest remaining piece of debris from Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on March 26, was demolished on Monday. The controlled demolition proceeded as planned after a weather-related delay. The wrecked freighter 'Dali', which has been stuck since the collapse, will now be freed so plans to reopen the Port of Baltimore can proceed.

2024-05-14T17:03:20Z

Putin is playing a game of thrones with his inner circle. And one man is rising in the shadows

Putin is playing a game of thrones with his inner circle. And one man is rising in the shadows - IN FOCUS: Sergei Borisovich Korolev, the first deputy director of the FSB, is said by European officials to have emerged a winner behind the scenes in the Russian president’s recent Kremlin reshuffle. Kim Sengupta reports

2024-05-17T12:45:09Z

Slovakia PM has second surgery after assassination attempt

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has had a second surgery in two days after being shot multiple times in Europe's first assassination attempt in more than 20 years.

2024-05-17T16:38:24Z

Weather tracker: heavy snow hits eastern highlands in South Korea

There was unusually heavy snowfall this week in the highlands of the mountainous region of eastern Gangwon province in South Korea. Between 5.30pm local time on Wednesday and 9am on Thursday, as much as 40cm fell at the Socheong shelter of Seoraksan national park, while 20cm was recorded at its Jungcheong shelter. This unexpected snowfall has caused damage ahead of a harvest on wild vegetable farms that operate on the mountains. Conditions over...

2024-05-17T08:20:55Z

UK firm falls victim to whopping £20,000,000 deepfake scam

They were duped on a video call.

2024-05-17T14:07:21Z

King, Queen and Prince William to mark D-Day anniversary in Normandy without Kate

King, Queen and Prince William to mark D-Day anniversary in Normandy without Kate - The Princess of Wales is not expected to travel to France for the 80th anniversary

2024-05-17T15:37:43Z

Man Utd Transfer News: Red Devils miss out on top Erik ten Hag replacement

Manchester United could be hit with a blow if they sack Erik ten Hag this summer, with the club set to miss out on one of their top candidates to become their new manager.

2024-05-16T09:13:38Z

Welsh fly-half leaves Wales to sign 'long-term contract' with French club

The 27-year-old will link up with the Nationale club next season

2024-05-16T09:07:39Z

The British expats getting sick and dying after taking Spanish painkiller

Mark Brooks, 42, died in Alicante after being given Nolotil for a shoulder injury, leaving behind his fiancee and young daughter

2024-05-17T11:08:52Z

First look: Ferrari SF-24 Imola upgrades break cover with Red Bull targeted

The development race starts now!

2024-05-16T14:59:10Z

Post Office IT boss blocked Paula Vennells’ number after she ‘sought help to avoid inquiry’

Post Office IT boss blocked Paula Vennells’ number after she ‘sought help to avoid inquiry’ - Lesley Sewell gave evidence at the Horizon IT inquiry on Thursday.

2024-05-16T11:50:56Z

2024-05-17T15:34:39Z

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea jet drill

A statement from South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff gave no further details about the North Korean launch, such as how far the weapons flew.

2024-05-17T07:05:42Z

Police clear university protesters

The university contacted the police for help when protesters occupied a lecture hall.

2024-05-16T09:55:42Z

Queen reveals King is ‘getting better’ during Rye garden party

The Queen has revealed that the King is “getting better” during a garden party in East Sussex, before joking: “Well, he would be if he behaved himself.” Her comments came during a conversation with guests at Lamb House in Rye, where she was treated to a performance by the actors Timothy West, 89, and Hayley Mills, 78, while sat alongside Prunella S...

2024-05-16T14:44:04Z

Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall opponents confirmed for UFC 304 in Manchester

Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall opponents confirmed for UFC 304 in Manchester - Aspinall will fight Curtis Blaydes again, following their fight in London in 2022, when the Briton suffered an injury just 15 seconds into the bout

2024-04-26T10:40:02Z

Dramatic images show Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal Debenhams being demolished

Images taken from Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal on Thursday afternoon, May 16, show the demolition process getting truly underway at the former Debenhams store

2024-05-16T13:33:26Z

The country's richest young person is an entrepreneur from North Wales

Alex Lovén, 36, had a spark of a business idea when he bought a cricket bat aged 13

2024-05-17T07:08:05Z

O'Neill apologises for COVID rule breech

"I've said it publicly on a number of occasions about how sorry I am."

2024-05-14T14:44:13Z

Duke of Westminster leads Britain’s young rich list with £10bn fortune weeks before he is set to marry

Duke of Westminster leads Britain’s young rich list with £10bn fortune weeks before he is set to marry - Grosvenor, 33, has a net worth of £10.1 billion

2024-05-14T15:48:54Z

Ukraine's second city hit by drones during country's longest air raid alert

Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, has been struck by several drones during the country's longest air raid alert since Russia launched its invasion.

2024-05-16T22:02:52Z

Hearts confirm trio to depart with guard of honour planned - but one notable name missing

Tynecastle farewell planned for three ‘excellent servants’

2024-05-16T14:00:40Z

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day

Premier League announce which four matches will be broadcast live on TV for final day - Both Arsenal and Man City will be shown live as the title is decided

2024-05-16T14:41:38Z

£115 for parasite crisis water firm’s sick customers – as shareholders get £112m

South West Water initially offered affected customers only £15 in compensation

2024-05-17T17:10:00Z

'Incredible' Nottingham Forest season ticket statement after price rise backlash

Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds look ahead to 2024/25 Premier League season

2024-05-16T10:47:37Z

Fiona Bruce’s four-word warning to Stephen Flynn leaves Question Time audience laughing

Fiona Bruce’s four-word warning to Stephen Flynn leaves Question Time audience laughing -

2024-05-17T07:24:06Z

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages, including Shani Louk

Israel has recovered the bodies of three hostages who were killed at the Nova music festival, including Shani Louk. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Hamas had taken the remains of the German-Israeli woman, as well as those of Amit Buskila and Itzhak Gelerenter, back into Gaza on Oct 7. The bodies of the three were found by the IDF in Jabal...

2024-05-17T16:38:24Z

Controversial Edinburgh left turn ban to be lifted after increasing city centre congestion

The restriction forced traffic around one of the city's busiest junctions and led to bus routes being altered.

2024-05-17T16:53:01Z

Tony's Chocolonely CEO: Bad Practices Fueled Cocoa Surge

Factors hitting the supply of cocoa and chocolate are being accentuated by long-term issues around supporting cocoa farmers with living wages and farming in more complicated environments, says Douglas Lamont, chief executive officer of Tony's Chocolonely. Programs around productivity and disease management and tackling child labor issues are part of the solution for the industry, Lamont said.

2024-05-17T16:15:29Z

Kent businessman whose wealth increased by £9 billion named richest person in south east

Barnaby Swire, along with his brother and family, now have a wealth of more than £17 billion

2024-05-17T07:06:33Z

Boss has teased the third generation of its best-selling Katana amps

The Japanese amp and effects giant is hyping “enhanced features and sounds” for its flagship amp as it seeks to land fresh punches in an increasingly competitive market

2024-05-17T17:06:44Z

BA flight in emergency landing after pilot issues mayday when cockpit filled with smoke

The plane was forced to land in Amsterdam's Schipol airport.

2024-05-17T06:50:53Z

Ukraine strike back on Russia

Kharkiv came under heavy attack again last night but Russian President Vladimir Putin says, 'instead of capturing Ukraine's second city he wants to establish a buffer zone.'

2024-05-17T16:45:57Z

Man Utd transfer news: Raphael Varane shock move a huge boost to Red Devils' hopes of landing replacement

Raphael Varane’s next steps in professional football will come away from Manchester United, but while the former France international defender has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, other options are opening up for him.

2024-05-16T06:43:15Z

Theresa May mocks Liz Truss and Boris Johnson at parliamentary lunch

Theresa May mocks Liz Truss and Boris Johnson at parliamentary lunch - The former PM has had a humour upgrade

2024-05-17T13:57:26Z

Israel’s Eurovision entrant faced ‘unprecedented display of hatred’

The Israeli delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest faced “an unprecedented display of hatred” from other countries and their entrants, its national broadcaster has claimed. This year, the international singing competition was mired in controversy with the participation of Eden Golan, the Israeli contestant, in the wake of the worsening humanitar...

2024-05-17T09:32:32Z

Novak Djokovic struck on head by metal bottle after match in Italy

World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic was hit on the head by a metal water bottle after winning his match against Corentin Moutet in Rome, Italy on May 10. The Grand Slam champion said he had suffered from nausea, dizziness and headaches and will be getting a checkup before his upcoming match at the French Open.

2024-05-13T09:13:22Z

Four killed as severe thunderstorms sweep across Texas

At least four people have been killed after severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas for the second time this month.

2024-05-17T03:41:07Z

United States: Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen testifies in hush money trial

Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tough grilling by the ex-president's lawyers at his historic hush money trial. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in New York, Jessica Le Masurier.

2024-05-14T09:51:42Z

"Putin is preparing a long war against the West"

The German newspaper Die Welt has just revealed the existence of a 17-page peace agreement that could have ended the war in Ukraine just weeks after Russia invaded. Negotiators from both sides had worked hard on it between February and April 2022, and the original version of this special document has now fallen into the hands of German media. "In March 2022, only a few conditions were still missing from the resolution of the conflict, which was...

2024-05-17T13:09:06Z

Trump 'heading for a conviction'

Sky News US Political Commentator and Trump biographer Michael Wolff has told Sky News that Donald Trump is "headed for a conviction".

2024-05-16T19:12:16Z

Veteran DL announces retirement

He took to Instagram on Thursday to announce he will retire from the NFL after 11 seasons.

2024-05-16T21:35:25Z

BBC apologises after repeatedly suggesting Tel Aviv is capital of Israel

The BBC has apologised after one of its senior presenters suggested Tel Aviv was Israel’s capital, contradicting its own guidelines. The broadcaster initially defended the error, prompting accusations of “systemic anti-Israel bias” from one of its former directors, but later apologised. During a pre-recorded interview for BBC Radio 4’s flagship Tod...

2024-05-17T15:48:17Z

Aaron Ramsdale agrees deal to join Arsenal's Premier League rivals this summer

The England goalkeeper has almost certainly played his last game for the Gunners.

2024-05-17T14:10:39Z

Strictly Come Dancing reveals plans for special show as series celebrates 20 years on TV

Strictly Come Dancing reveals plans for special show as series celebrates 20 years on TV - The show first aired in 2004 with Tess Daly and the late Sir Bruce Forsyth at the helm

2024-05-15T10:04:28Z

Chaos at Valhalla – Scottie Scheffler detained by police after traffic incident

Chaos at Valhalla – Scottie Scheffler detained by police after traffic incident - The start of play in the second round of the US PGA Championship was delayed following an accident

2024-05-17T11:49:52Z

Arrests as police clash with protesters trying to stop asylum seekers being moved from London hotel

Arrests as police clash with protesters trying to stop asylum seekers being moved from London hotel - Demonstrators arrived outside Driscoll House in New Kent Road, Southwark

2024-05-17T12:07:08Z

Chris Pratt’s stunt double Tony McFarr dies aged 47

Chris Pratt’s stunt double Tony McFarr dies aged 47 - McFarr worked with Pratt on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ and two of the Jurassic World films

2024-05-16T19:37:15Z

Norwich sack David Wagner as manager after playoff hammering by Leeds

Norwich City sacked David Wagner hours after they were thrashed by Leeds in Thursday’s playoff semi-final second leg, with the club keen to embark on a fresh approach. Defeat abruptly ended Norwich’s hopes of a return to the Premier League. Norwich were always minded to make a change this summer and an abject performance in a 4-0 defeat triggered action from the hierarchy. They are likely to appoint a younger head coach. Norwich’s sporting...

2024-05-17T10:14:36Z

Dan Evans splits with coach after form slump

British No 3 Dan Evans has split from coach Sebastian Prieto for the second – and probably final – time after a form slump that has seen Evans win only three ATP Tour matches this season. The relationship is understood to have broken down a couple of weeks ago after an argument about a racket re-string job, although there is clearly a wider context...

2024-05-17T17:23:31Z