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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesborough – UK politics live

Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous drivingThe prime minister, Andy ​Burnham, arrived in ⁠the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European leaders ⁠to mark ​the ‌country’s independence ‌day.Burnham was photographed at Kyiv railway station shaking hands with Ukrainian foreign ‌m...

US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific Ocean kills at least two

The US military launched operation "Southern Spear" in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America.

Hong Kong airport embraces future of travel with Terminal 2

When Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened in 1998 to replace its predecessor, the iconic Kai Tak Airport, the world was amazed by its engineering and architectural marvels. HKIA’s construction transformed the geography of northern Lantau Island, adding 1 per cent to the city’s total land mass by reclaiming land to connect two other islands, Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau. The main terminal, de...

Massachusetts crew lands 1,260-pound blue marlin, misses world record

In a thrilling encounter off Cape Cod, a charter captain teamed up with an angler to reel in an astonishing blue marlin that tipped the scales at 1,260 pounds and stretched over eleven feet. This remarkable catch approached the Atlantic blue marlin world record from 1992, prompting researchers to investigate its head to gauge its age. After the impressive capture, the fish was generously shared am...

Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister

Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration processA woman who is legally settled in the UK was left stranded at a Spanish airport after the Home Office’s post-Brexit visa system mixed her up with her twin sister.Nidia Webb fell foul of what she was told was a “known issue” with the eVisa, which was brought in as part of the govern...

From iPods to wired headphones: Why more Gen Zers are picking retro tech

As social media fatigue grows, Gen Zers are opting to take a break with retro devices like flip phones and vinyl records.

Henderson Island rats survived a 75-tonne poison campaign and rebounded within two years

Conservationists attempted a large-scale rat eradication on Henderson Island in 2011. About seventy-five tonnes of poisoned bait were spread across the remote South Pacific island. However, a small number of rats survived the intensive campaign. Within two years, the rat population had recovered significantly to former levels. This event underscores the difficulty of achieving complete eradica...

'We are stepping up': EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defences

As Ukraine continues to sustain brutal Russian bombardment, the European Union has approved €6.1 billion for the war-torn country’s defences as part of the bloc’s €90 billion loan programme.

Dozens killed after rain triggers landslide at a landfill in Guinea

A landslide at a landfill in Guinea left at least 30 people dead and destroyed several nearby homes after heavy rains. Days earlier, officials said the landfill would be closed because of the danger it posed, especially during the ongoing rainy season.

She lost a grandson and dozens of guinea pigs; today, she cares for nearly 400

Why is UK football club hiring booming, with data analyst roles surging?

Football clubs in the UK are advertising more jobs than ever, with recruitment rising sharply in recent years and the share of data and analytics roles growing significantly.

‘I hate Americans, all of them’: Malaysian politician’s anti-US rant draws backlash

Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir has triggered a social media storm after declaring in a video that he “hates Americans, all of them”, over Washington’s support for Israel – echoing the fierce anti-US rhetoric long associated with his father, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. “I hate Americans. I despise Israelis, but I hate Americans, all of them,” Mukhriz said in the video, posted on ...

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Can an underwater attack disrupt the EU? Take our poll

The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important.

Could one attack underwater disrupt the EU? Take our poll.

The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important.

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.On Monday, detect...

Trabzonspor president reacts to Salah disallowed hat-trick goal

Trabzonspor’s president reacted in disbelief after Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed in his first start for the club.

Australia news live: Hanson-Young says men should ‘call out’ boys’ club culture; woman dies after car crashes into Melbourne restaurant

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones trial enters its fourth weekThe Alan Jones trial enters its fourth week today, with a series of witnesses expected to give evidence at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court before Judge Glenn Walsh. Continue reading...

Norwegian King Harald's health 'deteriorated' over the weekend, palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath.

Florida turns 324-foot tanker into an underwater casino reef

Four medaka fish flew into space in 1994; 43 eggs were laid and eight baby fish hatched

Astronaut Chiaki Mukai took four medaka fish into space in July 1994 as part of an experiment to study reproduction in microgravity. The fish laid eggs during the mission, with eight of 43 identified eggs hatching in space. After returning to Earth, the adult fish gradually recovered, while the young “space medaka” continued to grow normally.

Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after fallout

Japanese lawmakers have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials

Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.