New York City closes tunnel supplying half its water for big fix
The temporary shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct has been planned for years, and will cost around two billion dollars.
Japan’s likely next leader says he will call election for October 27
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, has said he plans to call a parliamentary election for October 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday. Mr Ishiba was elected ...
California wildfire flare-up prompts evacuation in San Bernardino County
Residents have been ordered to evacuate in California’s San Bernardino County after a wildfire that was thought to have been largely contained flared up. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department ...
October UK household money changes from bills to the budget
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household in October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap. The new price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1, up ...
Two more teenagers charged over murder of 15-year-old boy
Two more teenagers have been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell. Daejaun cried out “I’m 15, don’t let me die” after being stabbed with a zombie knife at around 6.35pm on September ...
Fastest annual house price growth in around two years recorded in September
The average UK house price increased by 3.2 annually in September to reach 2 below all-time highs, Nationwide Building Society said.
Wildfire in southern Greece leaves two dead
Two people have died in a large wildfire burning through forestland near a seaside resort in southern Greece, authorities said. The fire service said about 350 firefighters, assisted by eight ...
UK economic growth weaker than first thought over spring, figures show
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5 between April and June, revised down from an initial estimate of 0.6.
The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton sells Lord Sugar-backed cosmetics clinics
Lord Alan Sugar and The Apprentice winner and former NHS doctor Dr Leah Totton have been given a multi-million pound payout after selling a majority stake in their chain of Botox and cosmetic clinics.
Thief targets Boyes in Finkle Street, Malton
North Yorkshire Police say it happened at the Boyes store in Finkle Street, Malton on 8 August 2024. A force spokesman said: “We’re asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the ...
First Israeli air strike in nearly a year of conflict hits central Beirut
In the past week, Israel has repeatedly targeted suburbs across the Lebanese capital, where Hezbollah maintains a strong presence.
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Barbra Streisand remembers A Star Is Born co-star Kris Kristofferson after death
Grammy-winning singer and actor Kris Kristofferson has been remembered as “something special” by his A Star Is Born co-star Barbra Streisand, following his death aged 88. The US country music star ...