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Two people onboard small plane die after it crashes in field in Essex
Two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out short flight experience when it crashed in Ongar on Tuesday, police sayTwo people have died after a light ai…
Death by firing squad: archaic method on the rise in US as Idaho opens new execution chamber
Supporters of the method say it’s foolproof – but forensic experts say it can be ‘excruciating’ amid allegations it’s been intentionally botchedThe ta…
Henry Nowak murder: two officers under gross misconduct investigation
IOPC to consider if race was a factor in response to student, whom officers initially handcuffed and treated as a suspectTwo police officers in the ca…
Rescuers race to reach survivors in Venezuela
"I'm still begging for people to help me get him out."…
Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74
Victor Willis was the band's frontman and co-wrote most of their hit songs including YMCA.…
Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack
Maria Aliva was left with scarring, vision loss and nerve damage following the attack in December 2020.…
Officers in Nowak case face gross misconduct investigation
Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.…
Friend of Thai teen allegedly murdered by Australian man went to his condo after reporting her missing
Security footage images show a friend went to Simon Peter Carman’s apartment in Pattaya, Thailand after reporting Thunchanok Donhomla missing The frie…
Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law?
Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.…
Wednesday briefing: After two powerful earthquakes, what is the reality on the ground in Venezuela?
In today’s newsletter: A country already in crisis since the removal of its leader earlier this year by the US, now has to find a way to rebuild with …
‘Imagine this was your daughter’: how grieving mothers campaigned to close sentencing gap
David Lammy’s decision to increase minimum sentence for domestic murder victims follows years of tireless lobbyingDavid Lammy had gone quiet. Sitting …
Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’
Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interactionLily…
Pakistan roof collapse kills 14 children at tutoring centre
Local officials said preliminary reports showed the centre was unregistered and operating inside a privately owned residential building Fourteen child…
Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents to attend hearing for man accused of his killing
Hearing set to begin 6 July would mark the first time Kirk’s family has been in the courtroom with the suspectCharlie Kirk’s parents and his widow Eri…
More than half of asylum seekers rejected under tightened laws will remain in UK
Home Office assessment shows new limits on human rights route based on family ties could result in another 11,700 claims turned downMore than half of …
At least 14 children killed after roof of Pakistan tuition centre collapses
One teacher and eight other children also injured after incident in Lahore.…
How is South Africa dealing with immigration?
Anti-migrant groups had given a deadline to undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30.…
'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin
City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.…
Jetway jackpot: man wins $3.3m on slot machine at Las Vegas airport
‘That’s one way to spend a layover,’ says gambling company after lucky traveler wins big on $10 stakeGenerally people want whatever happens in Vegas t…
Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.…
Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward…
Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout
Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua.…
Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.…
It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, t…
Four men allegedly stole over $529,000 in elaborate ATM heists in Connecticut
Four men arrested and charged for allegedly taking part in ‘jackpotting’ scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along I-95A group of four robbers netted …
Rochdale grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported, victims told
Provisions in Immigration Act prevent Shabir Ahmed, due to be released, being sent to PakistanThe ringleader of the notorious Rochdale grooming gang i…
Nigel Farage received £270,000 from gold marketer he promotes
Reform UK leader’s Direct Bullion payment is double his fee from 2025UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage received £270,000 from a gold marke…
Florida woman swimming in river killed in rare alligator attack at state forest
Officials say 31-year-old woman’s arm was severed in attack at a river in Seminole county’s Little Big Econ forestA woman swimming in a Florida river …
Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings
Exclusive: Staff at Rockstar Games hope move can be completed before release of GTA VI scheduled for NovemberThe makers of Grand Theft Auto are attemp…
Chris Martin’s lost James Bond theme goes on auction with unheard Coldplay tapes
Acoustic recording of a song titled The World Is Not Enough included in wide-ranging auction featuring formative Coldplay recordingsA lost demo record…