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King’s health ‘heading in positive trajectory’ ahead of accession anniversary

King’s health ‘heading in positive trajectory’ ahead of accession anniversary - Charles has coped with the past year with a ‘determination to be as public as he was able’, a royal source said.


Jimmy Carter ‘talking about politics again’ since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee

Jimmy Carter ‘talking about politics again’ since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee - The 99-year-old former president watched all of the DNC speeches: ‘He thought Michelle Obama was the best, and he thought Kamala was great, too’


Libyan coastguard returns boat with 64 migrants to shore

Migrants and refugees fleeing Libya on board of a wooden boat sail at the Mediterranean sea toward the Italian coasts, about 17 miles north of Sabratha, Libya, Sunday, Aug. 28


The 20 best TV shows to watch this autumn

A new take on Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview? The last hurrah for the petrolhead trio that is Hammond, May and Clarkson? Former MP Jacob Rees-Mogg taking a Kardashian-style turn by letting reality TV cameras into his family home? There will never be a dull moment on the small screen this autumn – and you won’t want to miss any of them...


Tourism opportunity in little Welsh village which attracts a huge number of visitors

Beddgelert is nestled in the heart of Eryri National Park, a honeypot for tourists and day visitors


Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after leaving deadly trail in China, Philippines

The death toll in Vietnam rose to at least four after Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall on Saturday with winds exceeding 149 kilometres (92 miles) an hour. More than a dozen others have so far been reported missing. Yagi earlier pummelled southern China and Philippines, killing at least 24, with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reporting that Yagi had prompted the evacuation of around 460,000 people there. Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of...


‘I’ll never vote Labour again’: Winter fuel deepens Starmer’s doom and gloom

The PM is under pressure to set out more of a positive vision for the future as concerns grow about cuts and the return of austerity


‘Bomb threat’ scrawled on toilet paper forces Boeing jet to make emergency landing

‘Bomb threat’ scrawled on toilet paper forces Boeing jet to make emergency landing - Vistara Flight VTI027, carrying 237 passengers and 14 crew members, had to be diverted to Turkey on Friday


Braves acquire Hall of Famer's son from Giants

In 44 games with Toronto this year, he hit a paltry .200/.323/.291 as his strikeout rate soared to 32.1 percent, going over 30 percent for the first time in his career as a big leaguer.


Nottingham Forest sold star for just 4.3m, now he's worth more than Sosa

The Reds have been searching for a replacement since his departure.


Lando Norris details the ‘Red Bull situation’ after ‘contract ready’ approach made

Lando Norris spoke previously of the "Red Bull situation" and a Monaco meeting with Helmut Marko.


Man City superstar brands Leeds attacker ‘excellent’ as Celtic are crushed by Whites for midfield signing

A recent Whites signing has been branded "excellent" by Man City's De Bruyne, while another Elland Road new boy rejected Celtic to join Farke's side


Casualty to return to TV screens for ‘innovative’ Christmas special

Casualty to return to TV screens for ‘innovative’ Christmas special - The BBC says the Christmas special will ‘celebrate the gift of giving’ and be told in an ‘innovative, format-breaking way’.


More heavy rain to come

The southern half of the of the UK will continue to see rainfall over the weekend with some areas seeing heavy showers, and prolonged rain causing more flooding and disruption in places.


Wind Causes Carnage At Omega European Masters

Blustery conditions at the Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club event are giving players plenty to think about during the third round of the Omega European Masters


Government faces High Court showdown with its free speech tsar

The Government faces a High Court showdown with its free speech tsar over plans to shelve a clampdown on university “cancel culture”. Prof Arif Ahmed is the director for freedom of speech and academic freedom, a new role set up by the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson last month halted the introdu...


Troubled spacecraft lands back on Earth - but leaves astronauts behind

Boeing's Starliner capsule, which has been plagued with problems, has returned to Earth, leaving two astronauts behind on the International Space Station (ISS).


Grenfell building firm criticised by inquiry handed contracts worth millions after fire

The building firm found to have borne “considerable responsibility” for the Grenfell fire with its “casual attitude to fire safety” was handed contracts worth tens of millions of pounds by councils, colleges and NHS trusts after the tragedy. Property group Rydon was the lead contractor overseeing the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower between 2014 and 2016, including the installation of combustible cladding. The inquiry found that the firm should...


Robert Jenrick is ‘winding everyone up’: Tensions mount in Tory leadership race

The battle for the Tory leadership is intensifying as another round of voting looms


Jannik Sinner issues injury update after suffering scare ahead of US Open final

"It's gonna be a different feeling."


The Alcatraz Escape: Boldest Prison Break in U.S. History | History's Greatest Mysteries (S5)

A perfectly masterminded plot leads to the most brazen prison break in American history. With only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day. But is it really possible they survived--and if so, where did they go? Find out in this clip from Season 5, Episode 6, "ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ." #HistorysGreatestMysteries Subscribe for more from History's Greatest Mysteries and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about the series and watch full episodes on our site: http://histv.co/HistorysGreatestMysteries Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - www.history.com/newsletter Website - http://www.history.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/History Twitter - https://twitter.com/history The HISTORY® Channel is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. History’s Greatest Mysteries is a one-hour documentary series that examines the top theories surrounding the world’s most enigmatic unsolved mysteries. Hosted and narrated by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Laurence Fishburne, each episode unpacks these puzzles with contributions from top historians, authors, scientists, and researchers. From unsolved crimes to lost and buried treasures, and the deaths and disappearances of famous figures, History’s Greatest Mysteries will explore possible explanations to some of the world’s most confounding events. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.


Deutsche Bahn reports massive disruption to German rail services

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany rail company Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday that train services "in the centre" of the country were massively disrupted, citing an unspecified technical fault. Public broadcaster ARD's news website Tagesschau.de earlier reported that Deutsche Bahn's signalling in the area around Frankfurt am Main had broken down. Deutsche Bahn could not be reached for immediate


US Open final LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula result and reaction from gripping women’s final

US Open final LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula result and reaction from gripping women’s final - Sabalenka won a US Open final full of twists and turns 7-5 7-5 to win her third grand slam title


Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson acted with Matt Damon

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson acted with Matt Damon - Supreme Court Justice says Damon ‘was already kind of well-known around campus’ during their Harvard days


Switching broadband to get MUCH quicker with new 'one touch' service: Here's what you need to know

Under the long-awaited new service, customers simply have to tell their new provider they want to switch - and they will do the rest.


Drivers urged to move car and hide documents this weekend

The Met Office has issued a two-day yellow weather warning for heavy rain across parts of England


Chelsea in crisis, Mbappe dropped, Real Madrid targeting Arsenal star – FootballTransfers Recap

The transfer window may be closed, but there remains no shortage of drama at Chelsea, with the news that the club is poised on the brink of crisis.


Party, but also panic in the team of Roglic and Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe: is there a salmonella outbreak?

That was quite striking on Saturday afternoon in the Vuelta a España when suddenly, there were three DNFs behind the name of a rider from Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. Nico Denz, Patrick Gamper, and Daniel Felipe Martinez, three important teammates of leader and red jersey holder Primoz Roglic, dropped out. There is reportedly a salmonella outbreak within the team. Multiple sources reported this via X. There is intense speculation regarding the...


Erling Haaland performance for Norway labelled 'one of the worst things I've seen'

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard was also criticised.


Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker

Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker - Australian breaker Rachael Gunn came under intense international scrutiny after her polarizing performance at the Paris Olympics


Trump tries to manage expectations for Tuesday’s debate by predicting media will say he was humiliated

Trump tries to manage expectations for Tuesday’s debate by predicting media will say he was humiliated - Former president has already complained that ABC, the networking hosting the debate, is the ‘worst network in terms of fairness’


Labour bid to ‘smash the gangs’ could add to death risk for Channel migrants

Deaths in the English Channel are expected to rise to “devastating” new highs over the coming months, with charities and experts warning that Labour’s action against smugglers could trigger increasingly dangerous methods to launch boats. A record of 43 people have died attempting to cross the Channel this year, 35 of them at sea, with six children and a pregnant woman among 12 people who drowned in a disaster on Tuesday. Humanitarian groups are...


South Park creators have delayed the new season because of Donald Trump

South Park creators have delayed the new season because of Donald Trump - Trump has inadvertently caused a longer wait for new episodes


My ISA is ready for a 2025 stock market correction

Zaven Boyrazian reveals where he's looking in an upcoming potential stock market correction in 2025 to try and generate market-beating returns. The post My ISA is ready for a 2025 stock market correction appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.


Ukraine warns Iran of 'devastating consequences' amid missile transfers to Russia

Ukraine has approached Iran amid concerns about a possible transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. Ukraine has warned Iran of "devastating consequences" for bilateral relations, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry expressed concern over reports in the media on the possible transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to...


Boss explains reason why Federico Chiesa was LEFT OUT of squad

Liverpool's summer signing Federico Chiesa was not selected for the latest Italy squad, following discussions with manager Luciano Spalletti.


Cost 1.2m: Celtic hit gold with star worth more than O'Riley in 2024 money

The Hoops hit the jackpot with the signing of this impressive centre-forward.


Contract REBEL demands MORE money than Virgil van Dijk

Adrien Rabiot's contract demands have been revealed as the Frenchman remains without a club.


20 iconic supermodels who came from ordinary backgrounds

It sounds like a cliche for a model to be discovered by happenstance, and these 20 famous models are the reason that cliche exists.


Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion ‘failed to lower pollution levels’

Sadiq Khan’s Ulez expansion to outer London failed to lower pollution levels, a report has found. Bromley Council measured no “overall lowering in pollution” in the months after the mayor expanded his £12.50 daily charge zone to cover the whole city last year. The partly rural borough, which is the largest in London, saw pollutants emitted by vehic...


List of remaining Body Shop stores as brand rescued from administration

Crack open the body butter.


‘Worrying lack of moderation’: how eating disorder posts proliferate on X

Debbie was scrolling through X in April when some unwelcome posts appeared on her feed. One showed a photo of someone who was visibly underweight asking whether they were thin enough. In another, a user wanted to compare how few calories they were eating each day. Debbie, who did not want to give her last name, is 37 years old and was first diagnosed with bulimia when she was 16. She did not follow either of the accounts behind the posts, which...


Breakthrough in war with Russia is close - Ukraine's intel chief

There has not yet been a breakthrough in the Russian-Ukrainian war. However, it is close at hand, states Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. In particular, Budanov was reminded of his words when he compared the war to football in an interview with Forbes, saying that “now the score is 1-1 and the 70th minute of the match is...


Martin Lewis urges UK households to 'stock up' on £1.65 essential before October

MSE team have explained how first-class stamp prices are expected to rise by an inflation-busting 22 per cent from next month.


Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been extensively leaked. Here's what we've heard about it.


Newcastle Transfer News: 'Magnificent' Sandro Tonali hailed after Italy return from betting ban

Sandro Tonali made a spectacular return to international football after his betting ban.


Mika Stojsavljevic, 15, ensures British US Open success by becoming junior champion

Mika Stojsavljevic, 15, ensures British US Open success by becoming junior champion - The 15-year-old Londoner beat Wakana Sonobe 6-4 6-4 to become the first Briton to win the girls’ tournament in New York since Heather Watson in 2009.


Scotch on the rocks: Why your whisky risks being stranded on the isles

Six thousand Hebridean islanders and millions of pounds of whisky and seafood shipments face transport turmoil this winter after crisis-hit ferry firm CalMac slashed its timetable. Residents of Islay and Mull will see services cut after Scottish Government-owned CalMac revealed that each island will be served by just one vessel instead of the usual...


Royal Mail investors left baffled by takeover vote amid fears Czech Sphinx is buying on the cheap

Another storm of protest is rising over the controversial takeover of Royal Mail by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.


Ukrainian drones hit Russian munitions depot

A Russian munitions depot in the region of Voronezh was hit by multiple drones overnight, according to Ukrainian security sources. The unnamed sources said Saturday that Kyiv believed the depot was being used to transfer munitions and equipment to Ukraine. Alexander Gusev, the province’s Russian governor, said in a statement on Telegram that “explo...