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Texans face days-long deadly heatwave without power Over a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, nearly 60,000 residents are still without power. This prolonged outage is particularly dangerous as a deadly heatwave has swept through the state, with temperatures soaring up to 110°F (43°C). The heatwave has already claimed over a dozen lives. Frustrations are mounting in Houston, where armed residents have reportedly harassed energy workers from CenterPoint Energy. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has criticised the company, demanding answers and improvements by July 31 to prevent future outages. At the peak of the crisis, nearly three million Texans were without…

Joe Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House announced. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the 81-year-old president is vaccinated and boosted. This is his third positive test for COVID. Biden was seen earlier on Wednesday meeting supporters in Las Vegas and speaking at an event, but he later cancelled a campaign speech. Amid his illness, he faces growing pressure to step aside due to his age. Reports indicate that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have privately expressed…

Crystal Palace have raised their price to sign England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi, amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. Guehi was arguably England’s best and most consistent player throughout the European Championships, playing all but one game as the Three Lions fell short at the final hurdle. His impact caught many by surprise given his lack of international experience, having only become a starting player after Harry Maguire was forced to miss the tournament through injury. Guehi was the only Three Lions star to be named in Opta’s Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, though he was snubbed…

Spain celebrates winning Euro 2024 through Madrid, culminating in a grand celebration at Cibeles Square, where thousands of football fans eagerly awaited to see the squad.

The ‘vibrant’ London borough where rents are falling the fastest From dodgy rental ads to nightmarish flatmate stories, it’s no secret that renting in London is a wild ride. But if your tenancy agreement is up this month and you need to find somewhere ever so slightly cheaper to live, a new study has revealed the ‘vibrant’ London borough where rents are falling the fastest. Fancy yourself a slice of the action? Last month, rent prices in Wandsworth experienced the biggest decrease of all the capital’s boroughs. Experiencing a 5.9% drop in prices across June, the figures also coincided with…

The 26-year-old was tracked to a cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday afternoon, and has remained in hospital in a serious condition since (Picture: Sky News; Reuters) Kyle Clifford arrested in his hospital for murders of BBC presenter’s family | UK News Kyle Clifford has been arrested on suspicion of murdering BBC racing commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters in a horrific crossbow attack. The 26-year-old was tracked to a cemetery in Enfield, north London, on Wednesday afternoon, and has remained in hospital in a serious condition since. He is accused of killing Carol Hunt, 61, and sisters Hannah,…

US fast food chain ‘better than McDonald’s’ makes major change to its UK menu From Popeyes to Wendy’s a number of popular US fast food chains have taken the UK by storm in recent years. Among them is Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired quick service brand which has a cult following in the US for its tacos, burritos and quesadillas. The chain first came to the UK 1986, but shut down in the 90s before launching once more in the 2010s. The first re-launched London restaurant opened in 2018 and there are now more than 130 branches across the country. Fans…

What I Rent: At 23 years old, I live in a £2,450pcm London flat in Zone 1 Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series that explores what renting is like in the UK and further afield. For last week’s sister column, What I Own, we visited 37-year-old Hazel Waite and Simon McNair, who have made their one-bedroom Kidbrooke flat their own with leafy plants, colourful wall prints and eclectic trinkets. This week, we’re visiting 23-year-old content creator Maddie Borge, who moved from Norway to start her dream life in central London five years ago. Now renting an apartment with her boyfriend…

Ruth Ellis was a British model and nightclub hostess executed on 13 July, 1955 (Picture: Getty Images) The troubling story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman in the UK to receive the death penalty | UK News On July 13, 1955, a crowd of 500 people gathered outside Holloway Prison in support of Ruth Ellis on the day of her death. Referred to as a ‘brave woman’ by her own executioner Albert Pierrepoint, the 28-year-old’s final moments were shrouded in controversy. Having been found guilty of fatally shooting her lover, the court’s ruling for Ellis to be given the death…

Clifton Suspension Bridge: Man arrested in connection with discovery of human remains | UK News A man has been arrested after human remains were found in two suitcases dumped in Bristol and a flat in west London. The 34-year-old suspect was detained in the Bristol area in the early hours of this morning. He was taken into custody by armed officers at Temple Meads Station and will be taken to London for questioning later today. Detectives previously named 34-year-old Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera as the man they were hunting. Following the latest arrest this morning they are not looking…