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Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.…
A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery…
'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.…
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.…
Married couple deported by ICE killed in Guatemala
Nixon Giovanni Paz, deported by ICE last year was bound and shot dead alongside his wife in Guatemala.…
'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.…
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after deadly quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say…
Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.…
Heatwaves putting hydrangeas at risk in south of England, RHS warns
Exclusive: British garden staple becomes most frequently reported plant for hot weather problems, charity reportsWith their lush foliage and blooms wh…
Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.…
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.…
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years agoJapan earthquake – latest updates…
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sFrance …
Rescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – live updates
Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake ‘Race against time’: Japan earthqu…
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.…
Organic eggs have worse impact on climate than eggs from caged chickens
Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggestsOrganic eggs are twice…
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national parkOfficials are investigating the deaths of 15…
Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.…
'Ricochet' explores how the right to bear arms expands -- while gun laws contract
The New York Times reporter Mike McIntire says gun companies and the NRA are broadening the scope of the Second Amendment, socializing kids to appreci…
Photos: Spain and France's battle record wildfires
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of …
Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.…
Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist
The 2026 list includes new works from household names Douglas Stuart, Marlon James and Elizabeth Strout as well as a few debut authors.…
Tate brothers face at least two more weeks in US jail as bail bid reviewed
The conditions faced by the brothers in prison in Miami are a far cry from the luxury lifestyle they once flaunted.…
Search begins for King's new top aide
The King will need a new private secretary, with Sir Clive Alderton stepping down next year.…
Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.…
Japan earthquake injures 50 and traps ‘many people’ inside shopping mall
Deaths expected as Kumamoto shook by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildingsA 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, …
France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.…
New evacuation from tourist sites near Bordeaux as France and Spain fight wildfires
French authorities order evacuation of almost 4,000 people from Lacanau resort amid return of heatwaveEurope live – latest updatesThe evacuation of ne…
Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years
Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study saysA spate of ferocious wildfires ac…
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown“It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’…