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Fireball at Southend Airport after small plane crashes

Southend Airport has been closed until further notice after a small plane crashed – as video footage emerged showing the aftermath of a huge...

World

IDF blames ‘technical error’ after Gaza officials say children collecting water killed in strike

The Israeli military says it missed its intended target after Gaza officials said 10 Palestinians – including six children – were killed in a...

Environment

In rare earth metals power struggle with China, old laptops, phones may get a new life

A stack of old mobile phones are seen before recycling process in Kocaeli, Turkiye on October 14, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images...

World

Meredith Kercher’s killer faces new trial over sexual assault allegations

The man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher has been charged with sexual assault against an ex-girlfriend. Rudy Guede, 38, was...

Politics

Heidi Alexander says ‘fairness’ will be government’s ‘guiding principle’ when it comes to taxes at next budget

Another hint that tax rises are coming in this autumn’s budget has been given by a senior minister. Speaking to Sunday Morning with Trevor...

Heidi Alexander says ‘fairness’ will be government’s ‘guiding principle’ when it comes to taxes at next budget

Another hint that tax rises are coming in this autumn’s budget has been given by a senior minister. Speaking to Sunday Morning with Trevor...

Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship

Donald Trump has said he is considering “taking away” the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that...

Farmer becomes first person to die during Trump’s ICE raids

A farmer who fell from a greenhouse roof during an anti-immigrant raid at a licensed cannabis facility in California this week has died of...

Donald Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship

Donald Trump has said he is considering “taking away” the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell, despite a Supreme Court ruling that...

Politics

‘Shameful’ that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

It is “shameful” that black boys growing up in London are “far more likely” to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark...

Politics

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Labour’s largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row. Members...

Politics

Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. A mix of centrist...

Sports

MLB mock draft 3.0: Kiley McDaniel predicts the first two rounds

Kiley McDanielJul 11, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and...

Care whistleblower ‘who saw elderly resident being punched’ could face removal from Britain

A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal...

Nearly two-thirds of UK workers turning to drink because of job pressures, survey says

Some 64% of UK workers drink alcohol for work-related reasons, according to a survey. It’s not just colleagues having a few pints at the...

Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash

Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway...

World

‘At least 59 killed’ after Israeli military opens fire near Gaza aid centre and carries out strikes

At least 59 Palestinians have reportedly been killed after the Israeli military opened fire near an aid centre in Gaza and carried out strikes...

Politics

‘Shameful’ that black boys in London more likely to die than white boys, says Met Police chief

It is “shameful” that black boys growing up in London are “far more likely” to die than white boys, Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark...

Politics

Unite votes to suspend Angela Rayner over Birmingham bin strike

Labour’s largest union donor, Unite, has voted to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over her role in the Birmingham bin strike row. Members...

Politics

Dozens of MPs call for UK government to recognise Palestine as state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have called on David Lammy and the Foreign Office to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. A mix of centrist...