British sprinter Leon Baptiste missing in Morocco for two months
Former British sprinter Leon Baptiste, 41, has vanished on a trip to Morocco, with his disappearance described as 'very worrying' after nearly two months of silence.
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Man dies after being found injured on Edinburgh street
A 55-year-old man has died after being found seriously injured on Oxgangs Bank in Edinburgh. Police are treating the death as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.
Dad dies after falling from moving van during row with partner
David Rhodes, 40, died after falling from the back of a moving van during a row with his partner in Kirkham, Lancashire. A coroner ruled his death was misadventure.
5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Granada, Spain
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Granada, Spain, early Saturday, damaging homes and cars, with no injuries reported. Authorities declared an emergency.
Golfer caught on CCTV faking hole-in-one before round
A golfer was caught on CCTV placing a ball in the cup before his round, then claimed a hole-in-one. He confessed and resigned his club membership.
Influencer Dies in Car Crash After Smashing 'Cursed' Statue
Chinese influencer Jian Xiaorou, 24, died in a car crash on August 10, a year after she destroyed a statue of Guanyin, sparking online backlash.
Man who shook chihuahua to death avoids jail
Clynton Hagen, who violently shook his girlfriend's chihuahua Ollie to death, has avoided jail and received a five-year animal ownership ban.
Father dies after throwing himself from moving van during row
David Rhodes, 40, died after throwing himself from a moving van during an argument with his partner in Kirkham, Lancashire. An inquest recorded a conclusion of misadventure.
Wildfire victim 'scared to death' amid 'apocalyptic' scenes
A wildfire victim in Stourbridge described 'apocalyptic' scenes as fires tore through 40 acres, destroying 19 homes and prompting a national emergency alert.
Michigan shooting: six dead including gunman in rural area
A mass shooting in rural Michigan left six dead, including the suspected gunman, and one wounded. The shooter fled, prompting a manhunt, before being found dead.
Israeli strike kills seven in Lebanon, worst toll since June
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed seven people, the deadliest attack since June, according to state media. The strike hit a residential area, escalating tensions along the border.
Child star Judith Barsi killed by father at age 10
Judith Barsi, a 10-year-old Hollywood child star, was shot dead by her alcoholic father in 1988 after years of abuse, ending a promising career.
Cyclist Finlay Tarling killed in Volta a Portugal crash
Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died after colliding with a van during the Volta a Portugal's eighth stage. Police investigate the crash, which happened when the vehicle was travelling in the opposite direction.
20 killed as 7.7 magnitude quake hits Indonesian holiday island
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's coast killed at least 20 people in Maumere, with rescue teams warning the toll may rise as aftershocks continue.
Afghan woman recalls terror as Taliban seized Kabul five years on
Maryam, still trapped in Afghanistan, recounts the day Kabul fell to the Taliban, losing her freedoms and job, and now lives in an 'endless prison' under strict rules.
Covent Garden dubbed 'zombie zone' amid drug and shoplifting
Covent Garden locals report daily drug use and shoplifting, with up to 50 thefts a day, following a stabbing incident that left four men injured.
Calls to Ban Loyalist Terror Activists from Entering Scotland
Campaigners demand police bar UVF-linked activists Mark Sinclair and Glen Kane from entering Scotland to prevent racist disorder.
Close ferry ports to Loyalist rabble, groups urge
Anti-racist groups urge restrictions on Loyalist extremists entering Scotland from Ulster, citing links to disorder and racial hatred.
Drug boss who fled to Thailand in luxury escape is jailed
Kyle Nelson, 38, escaped open prison in 2024, fled to Thailand, returned, and ran a County Lines drug network before being jailed for 11 years.
EasyJet cabin crew strike could affect flights at five airports
EasyJet faces flight disruptions at five French airports this weekend as cabin crew strike on August 15-16 over working conditions and rota issues.
Fireworks near Birkenhead Tunnel after wildfire alert
Fireworks were set off by youths near Birkenhead Tunnel hours after an emergency alert warned of very high wildfire risk across England and Wales.
Rob Regan offers to join interim alternative WRU board
Rob Regan, former Principality COO, has offered to stand on an interim alternative board amid calls for the WRU board to resign over plans to cut a west Wales team.
Mississippi ICE Facility Gas Leak Injures Dozens
A gas leak at an ICE detention facility in Mississippi injured at least 30 people, prompting evacuations and a federal investigation.
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead at 41
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at a Battersea property and pronounced dead. Police say his death is unexpected but not suspicious.
999 plea after emergency alert sparks flood of calls
Police and fire services in Wales urge the public to stop calling 999 about the UK Government's wildfire alert, after receiving a high volume of calls.
Cambridge academic Jason Arday found dead, reports say
Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge after a plagiarism row, has died aged 41, according to reports. Police found a man unresponsive in south London.
Six arrested in Fife after 'targeted' Edinburgh abduction
Six people were arrested by armed police in Fife after a man was allegedly abducted in Edinburgh. The 22-year-old was traced to Longniddry and taken to hospital as a precaution.
Bee Network drivers report A&E visits as heat sparks anger
Bee Network bus drivers in Greater Manchester say extreme heat in vehicles has led to A&E visits and fainting, with some buses reaching 40C inside.
Asbestos and sinkhole found in Bromley library closed for years
Bromley Council reveals asbestos and sinkhole in Shortlands Library, closed since January; repairs may take years.
Dad 'broken' after schoolgirl, 11, found dead in river
Faith Curran, 11, was found dead in the Gore Water river after vanishing at Gore Glen Woodland Park. Her father Joe is 'broken', and the community has raised funds for her funeral.
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