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At least four people have been killed and ninety others are trapped following a coal mine accident in northern China. The incident occurred late on Friday night at the Liushenyu site in Changzhi City, where two hundred and forty-seven workers were underground. Reports suggest carbon monoxide levels had exceeded safe limits, and sixteen of those who remain trapped are in a critical condition as intensive rescue efforts continue. A man […]

Single-sex spaces such as changing rooms, toilets and hospital wards must be used on the basis of biological sex, according to new guidance from the equalities watchdog. The approved code of practice from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission means trans women should not use female facilities, and recommends they be offered gender-neutral alternatives. However, leaving trans people without any facilities would be unlikely to be proportionate. A sentencing date […]

Aston Villa have won the Europa League following a three-nil victory over German side Freiburg in Istanbul. Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and England international Morgan Rogers scored the goals to ensure Villa claimed their first major trophy in thirty years, and a first European title since 1982. The Prince of Wales, an avid supporter of the West Midlands club, was among the fans celebrating in the stands on Wednesday evening. […]

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in more than two decades. The Gunners pipped Manchester City to the title after City failed to win at Bournemouth this evening. It is the first time the north London side have won the competition since their famous Invincibles squad of 2004, and comes after three consecutive second-place finishes. Television presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and professional dancer […]

Three people have been killed after two teenage suspects carried out a shooting at an Islamic centre in San Diego, California. Both suspects have died, with authorities understanding they took their own lives. All three victims were adult males, including a security guard. San Diego's police chief Scott Wahl confirmed that the incident occurred shortly before noon local time and stated that officers are treating the shooting as a hate […]