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Arrest warrant issued for Israeli PM Netanyahu over alleged war crimes

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:10
Arrest warrants have been issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence secretary Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

British tourist who fell ill from methanol poisoning in Laos dies

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 12:07
A British tourist being treated after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos has died, according to UK officials.

Dad who called 911 for help during break-in killed by police officer

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:54
A 43-year-old man was shot dead by police after calling 911 to report intruders had entered his home in Las Vegas.

Homeless man plotted to bomb New York Stock Exchange, says FBI

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:33
A homeless man has been arrested and charged over a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange.

What is methanol, how does it end up in alcoholic drinks, and how can you avoid it?

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:06
Four people have died and six British backpackers are in hospital in southeast Asia after reports of suspected methanol poisoning.

Second named storm of season to bring snow, rain and 70mph winds to UK

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:01
The second named storm of the season will bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend, according to the Met Office.

Pope to make teenager born in London the first millennial saint

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 10:40
Pope Francis has said he will canonise a teenager born in London, setting the date for them to become the first millennial saint of the Catholic Church.

NBA star LeBron James says he's taking time off social media

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 10:37
LeBron James has bid farewell to his millions of followers on social media saying he was taking time off.

Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $6.2m at auction

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 09:03
A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York.

How AI can let you speak with space

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 08:38
"I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves" - that's how the AI replied when I asked how it felt minutes before the rocket launch.

Water companies blocked from using customer cash for 'undeserved' bonuses

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 06:25
Nine water companies have been blocked from using customer money to fund "undeserved" bonuses by the industry's regulator.

Developed countries urged to put a figure on climate cash at COP29 as deadline looms

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 06:10
Fears are mounting that COP29 will end without a dollar figure on the cash developed countries will commit to helping combat the climate crisis. 

Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 05:44
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 04:59
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.

Captain Sir Tom Moore's family 'benefited significantly' from links to charity, report finds

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 23:06
The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.

UK to scrap warships, helicopters and drone fleet despite growing threats abroad

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 14:10
The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.

More asylum hotels have opened up since July, minister says

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 14:07
The border security minister has said more hotels for asylum seekers have opened since Labour came into government, but she pledged to end their use.

Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs - including 800 in UK

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 13:43
Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK.

Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 12:51
An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.

The carer who turned out to be two different people - and what it reveals about UK care industry

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 12:26
She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.  

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