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At least two people have been killed and eight others critically injured in a shooting at Brown University in the US state of Rhode Island. Officials say the incident is believed to be unfolding near an engineering building on the campus, according to alerts issued by the university. Providence Police and the Rhode Island State Police are responding, and it is not yet clear whether any arrests have been made. […]

The King says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year following early diagnosis. In a televised address Charles called it good news and said early detection, effective intervention and following medical advice had led to this point. He described the milestone as a personal blessing and as evidence of advances in cancer care. Five men from an Eastern European grooming gang that targeted teenage girls in Gateshead […]

A former British Army commander involved in testing the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle says he has lost around twenty percent of his hearing and suspects the £10 million platform is to blame. Rob Page, a former lieutenant colonel, spoke publicly for the first time about his two years on the Armoured Trials and Delivery Unit from 2019 to 2021. He described witnessing soldiers suffer hearing damage from excessive noise and […]

The United States says it has intercepted and seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The confirmation came from President Donald Trump during a meeting with business leaders at the White House. He described it as a very large tanker and said it was the largest ever seized. He offered no further details about the operation but added that other things are happening. A man has been […]

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a member of the UK armed forces in Ukraine. The soldier died on Tuesday morning after being injured in what has been described as a tragic accident. He had been observing Ukrainian forces as they tested a new defensive capability away from the front lines. The MOD says the family has been informed and that their thoughts are […]

A Union flag inspired design for UK trains has been revealed by the transport secretary. Heidi Alexander says public rail services will begin using the striking look from spring. It forms part of the plan to nationalise most passenger services under the Great British Railways brand. The GBR logo will be shown on Tuesday and the public company is due in 2027. Patients with a previously untreatable blood cancer are […]

Reform UK is rejecting allegations that Nigel Farage breached electoral law during his successful Clacton on Sea campaign in the 2024 General Election. A report in the Daily Telegraph said a former campaign team member had referred him to police, claiming he falsified expenses. The party called the accusations inaccurate and said they came from a disgruntled former councillor seeking attention. Police have arrested one man and are tracing further […]

Charlton Athletic say they are devastated after a supporter died following a medical emergency during their EFL Championship match against Portsmouth at The Valley. The lunchtime game was halted in the twelfth minute while the fan received urgent treatment and was later postponed with the score at nil nil. The club thanked staff, first responders, supporters, and the Portsmouth team for their patience and understanding as the tragedy unfolded. More […]

England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, opening in Dallas or Toronto on Wednesday the seventeenth of June. They will also face Ghana and Panama in Group L. Scotland return to the men’s World Cup after twenty eight years, starting against Haiti before meeting Morocco and Brazil. Wales or Northern Ireland could join Group B if they progress through Uefa play offs. The Duchess of Sussex has […]