- Government states naming speeding ministers’ vehicles would disclose travel habits
- Senator Mitch McConnell reports he was briefly unconscious and has pneumonia
- Fire in Walthamstow prompts evacuations and travel disruption in London
- British woman becomes 13th confirmed death in Spain’s wildfires
- Urban privacy launches anti-tracking jackets to combat AI surveillance
- Lindsey Graham dies from aortic dissection in Washington at age 71
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A significant fire in Walthamstow, east London, led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents as flames engulfed a house and railway embankment. The blaze, tackled by 125 firefighters using twenty fire engines, caused smoke to spread across the capital. No injuries were reported, but travel disruption continues on the Weaver line for repairs.
A Labrador named Tokyo required rescue from Ben Nevis after reportedly consuming cannabis while hiking with her owner. Unable to move, she was carried down by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and later recovered at a local veterinary clinic. The incident highlights potential dangers of discarded substances in outdoor areas.
Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Dartmoor home, sustaining serious head injuries. The 78-year-old was discovered in her kitchen after failing to respond to a scheduled Zoom call. A 26-year-old man was briefly arrested but released, with police stating the investigation continues.
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The ongoing chaos in South Korea is dominating news globally as MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his shock move to impose martial law. The overnight chaos has come as a shock for many – not just in South Korea, but around the world.
In domestic news, convicted killer Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police in prison under caution as part of ongoing investigations into more baby deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed.
Pep Guardiola has hit back at claims from TV pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher that the City boss has fallen out with midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
Scotland women’s national team missed out on a place at next year’s Euros after losing 2-0 to Finland. Wales booked their place – the first major tournament for the team – after beating Ireland 2-1 yesterday in Dublin. The Lionesses beat Switzerland 1-0 in a friendly which saw many of the young lionesses get a start.
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Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police…
A cold but mostly dry and bright day for much of Wednesday. However a band of heavy rain and strong winds will move into Northern Ireland and Scotland during the afternoon, possible gales across the northwest of Scotland. Tonight: Rain band moves southeastwards overnight, but clearer spells developing behind in the northwest. Winds remain strong here but slowly easing across the west. Milder than previous nights.
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