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Video. Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings
Video. Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano.
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Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after incurable cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.
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Glyn Razzell refused prison release after killing his wife
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
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Two prisoners charged after attack on Sara Sharif's father
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
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Jimmy Rimmer: European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
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Luigi Mangione to appear in court amid reports of plea deal over healthcare CEO’s killing – live
Earlier this week prosecutors and Luigi Mangione’s lawyers filed a joint letter requesting the hearing at 11am on Friday in Manhattan federal court
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Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
More than 180 minors among those detained, as firefighters tackle blazes across Europe amid record-breaking heatwave
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions taken in daring heist
Artwork by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse all recovered
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Killer who refused to reveal where wife’s body is to remain in prison
Mrs Razzell’s relatives and loved ones urged the High Court to block his release
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Smokers know tobacco causes cancer but less about heart risks
A new research covering more than 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds little progress in understanding the cardiovascular damage caused by tobacco — raising questions about whether decades of health warnings are getting through.
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Growth plans in focus at JD Sports after pressure on chief executive
On Thursday August 20, boss Regis Schultz will unveil a trading update for the sportswear retailer’s performance.
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Tehran brings back cleric behind 2009 crackdown to lead Basij militia
Hossein Taeb commanded the Basij during the mass demonstrations of June 2009 and led the IRGC's intelligence service for 13 years, overseeing operations against journalists, dual nationals and dissidents. His return signals that Tehran fears it might need to manage unrest in the near future.
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Enzo Fernadez: Chelsea set deadline for Man City for offers for Argentine
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
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Man, 78, killed after being ‘trampled by cattle’ at National Trust estate
John Orton died after being injured by animals at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk on July 13
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One million sign petition to keep PC Andrew Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
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Jeremy Bamber’s legal team challenge ban on his talking to the media
Lawyer says restriction comes at ‘significant moment’ in appeal process for White House Farm murder conviction
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Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
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Houseboat owners left high and dry by shrinking water levels
Levels in one river have dropped far enough to be classed as ‘notably low’ by the Environment Agency
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Video. In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble
Video. In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.
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Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon
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What to do if you find yourself near a wildfire
The National Fire Chiefs Council said England and Wales had been struck by 1,017 wildfires this year
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials
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What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
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Operator boss insists UK trains are safe in heatwave after Lewes derailment
Investigation under way after incident left two passengers with severe injuries
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Aviva boss urges Chancellor to clamp down on pre-budget policy rumours
Dame Amanda Blanc wants the Government ‘not to fly kites’ with possible policy changes ahead of the budget on October 28.
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Farmers at ‘breaking point’ as heatwave Britain puts livelihoods under threat
The risk of wildfires, water shortages, poor harvests and escalating fuel and fertiliser prices have plunged many into financial difficulty – prompting calls for emergency cash support
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Man haunted by trapped wife’s screams as Airbnb fire killed her and their baby: suit
Exclusive: John Hubbard IV, 40, who lost his wife and their 1-year-old daughter, ‘will never be able to recover from hearing [her] through a trapped door while their lives ended in flames and smoke,’ the former patrolman’s complaint states.
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Album of the year? Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’: Euronews Culture’s review and verdict
It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year.
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Australia v Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim hits century as tourists continue to dominate
Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
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Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old silencer restrictions
‘This is the first time in 92 years that any gun owner has been able to do this,’ a Gun Owners of America official says
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USS George Washington reportedly en route to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns over conditions onboard – US politics live
Lincoln has been on record-breaking deployment for more than 200 days, with reports of service members attempting to jump overboard and chronic food shortages
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Residents told to ‘stay away’ as huge fires cause ‘extensive’ devastation
Multiple people were hospitalised as fires broke out across the region in scenes described as ‘apocalyptic’
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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia is losing 30,000 casualties a month, and the country’s regions are under pressure to feed the ‘meat-grinder’. Experts say it may not be enough
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US special forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines and help deter aggression in Asia
A U.S. military official says American special operations forces are ready to step up warfighting-readiness exercises with counterparts in the Philippines and other countries in Asia
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Influencer war overtakes summer fun on Nantucket
Islanders say neither sharks nor ghosts worry them — it’s the content creators on shore who are ruining their summer. As Dairy Boy founder Paige Paul plants herself in the center of the conflict, correspondent Alex Hannaford drops anchor on the simmering culture war just off Cape Cod
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Mother jailed for baby daughter's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
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Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention
Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton, also present at National Association of Black Journalists, demanded ‘truth’ and ‘transparency’ in Wells’ case
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Man and woman arrested over grass fire that damaged four houses
The grass fire in Stoke-on-Trent started at around 4.15pm on Thursday
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Trump took aide Harp whose brother called their relationship ‘unhealthy,’ on jet swap
Just two other aides and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are known to have joined the president, as Secretaries of State and Treasury Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent, along with the press corps, remained on the decoy Air Force One flight out of Turkey
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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public".
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FPL 2026-27: Best picks, differentials and who to avoid this year
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
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Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s father
Steven Sansom and Adam Watson accused of trying to kill Urfan Sharif, who murdered his daughter, in prison
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Europe on fire as record-breaking temperatures hit continent
The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change
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CNN makes congressman squirm for not returning Max Miller cash after abuse claims
Meanwhile, Democrats are pumping money into the Ohio Republican’s general election opponent
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Newsom suggests Hegseth take a drug test after latest public appearance
‘He's delusional, manic, agitated,’ the California governor wrote on X
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House Republican says Congress ‘should do a little more’ for the rich
Wisconsin’s Glenn Grothman, up for re-election in November, says he believes more should be done to support America’s wealthiest citizens
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Border chief defends plan for barriers in national park despite pushback
Rodney Scott says the controversial project is needed to keep Big Bend National Park ‘safe, secure, and pristine’
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White House pressuring Netanyahu to condemn Israeli settler siege in West Bank
The diplomatic intervention escalated after American authorities discovered that a Palestinian-American's residence was among those targeted
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Iran claims 'trillion-dollar damage' as Gulf oil spills spread
Oil residues from a struck bulk carrier reached Iran's Qeshm Island and its protected mangrove forests, while a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker grounded off Oman has leaked a slick that has grown to more than 2,000 square kilometres, fouling 40 kilometres of Omani coastline.
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South Korean airport becomes world's busiest for international traffic
The airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data from the Airports Council International (ACI).
