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Moments after ICE shoot Venezuelan man seen in bodycam video
A Venezuelan man was shot by a federal immigration agent in Austin, Texas, on Sunday (20 September), video released by police shows. The man, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, spent the night in ICE detention with the bullet lodged in his back. His lawyer says he is being treated at a hospital for paralysis on his left side. Mr Perez, 28, said he was working as a DoorDash food delivery driver when agents sideswiped his car, and he said they did not identify themselves or turn on any lights or siren.
Macaulay Culkin fights back tears as Catherine O’Hara’s on-screen children reunite in Emmys tribute
Macaulay Culkin delivered a heartfelt tribute to Catherine O'Hara alongside her other on-screen children, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy, at the 2026 Emmys ceremony on Monday night (14 September). The actors came together on stage to remember their late Home Alone and Schitt's Creek co-star, with Culkin calling O'Hara "mama." "She was my mom. She was our mama, and by extension she's all of our mama. By the way, call your mother tonight, for real," he added.
Huge ‘Lake Ontario’ sign installed in swipe at Trump over name change
A huge Lake Ontario sign has been unveiled next to the lake after Donald Trump signed an order to rename it "Lake America." Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, vowed that the lake's name, which is more than 400 years old, would remain unchanged, regardless of the US president's actions. "We'll never, ever back down from a bully, ever," he added. Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.
Meteorologist bursts into uncontrollable giggles during live broadcast
Meteorologist bursts into uncontrollable giggles during live broadcast Wed, August 26, 2026 at 2:04 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Meteorologist bursts into uncontrollable giggles during live broadcast A weather presenter burst into uncontrollable laughter during a live report on Sunday (23 August).
Molly-Mae drops new baby name hint as she admits friends already mispronounce it
Molly-Mae Hague said her friends and family are already mispronouncing her new baby's name in a YouTube vlog published a day before she and Tommy Fury announced the birth of their second child. The couple, who met on the ITV dating show Love Island, welcomed their daughter Bambi in January 2023. Social media star Hague announced in February 2026 that she was pregnant with their second child.
It’s Rayner or no-one facing Starmer in Labour leadership contest, Corbyn says
Holly Patrick Thu, May 14, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s Rayner or no-one facing Starmer in Labour leadership contest, Corbyn says It might be Angela Rayner or nobody facing Sir Keir Starmer in a potential Labour leadership challenge, Jeremy Corbyn has said.
MP shouts ‘not now Andy’ as Black Rod knocks Commons door
There was a shout of “not now, Andy” as Black Rod Ed Davis arrived at the House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech at the state opening of Parliament on Wednesday (13 May). Per tradition, the door to the chamber is slammed in the senior Lords officer’s face before they knock on the door three times and enter the Commons. Former Labour MP Dennis Skinner was well known for heckling during Black Rod’s arrival.
Turkish Airlines passengers evacuate on emergency slides after plane catches fire
Turkish Airlines passengers evacuated a plane using emergency slides after the jet caught fire while landing at Nepal's main airport on Monday (11 May). The Airbus 330, with 277 passengers on board, landed at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport from Istanbul with fire and smoke on the right landing gear. Emergency crew responded and controlled the fire, and passengers were safely evacuated, airport officials said. No injuries were reported, but the airport was forced to shut down.
Passenger stuck on virus-stricken ship reveals what atmosphere is like on board
Wed, May 6, 2026 at 9:49 AM UTC Passenger stuck on virus-stricken ship reveals what atmosphere is like on board A passenger stuck on a cruise ship at the center of a virus outbreak says that the atmosphere on board the vessel is “relatively good.” Helene Goessaert was positive about the atmosphere on board the MV Hondius, despite the circumstances passengers now find themselves in. "With a few exceptions, the atmosphere is actually relatively good, given the circumstances.
Iran propaganda video depicts Trump in Super Mario consuming oil barrels
A propaganda video circulating on Iranian social media accounts appears to show Donald Trump depicted as a Super Mario character consuming oil barrels. It comes as the United States and Iran continue to wrestle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s trade in oil and natural gas typically passes.
Passenger stuck on hantavirus-struck cruise ship makes emotional plea
A passenger trapped on board a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa has issued an emotional plea as medics worked to evacuate people showing symptoms of the deadly hantavirus, after a suspected outbreak aboard that has killed three people. “There's a lot of uncertainty, and that's the hardest part. All we want right now is to feel safe, to have clarity, and to get home,” US travel blogger Jake Rosmarin said in a tearful Instagram video post from the ship on Monday (4 May).
Watch: Trump tells King Charles his mother thought he was ‘so cute’
Donald Trump said his mother had a "crush" on a young Prince Charles as he welcomed the King and Queen to the White House during their US state visit on Tuesday (28 April). The US president described hosting Charles and Camilla as a “tremendous privilege,” Charles and called His Majesty a “very elegant man”, whom his mother, Mary, thought was "so cute." "She really did love the family, but I also remember her saying very clearly, ‘Charles, look young Charles, he’s so cute',” Trump said.
Driver tells police she was chatting friends when she hit and killed RAF veteran who was on her way to Take That concert
The moment a driver told police she hit a woman on her way to a Take That concert was captured on police bodycam footage. Fiona Hodge, 69, of St Werburghs, Bristol, was driving along the A370 Brunel Way into Bristol on 9 June 2024 with two friends, returning from a walk in the Mendips, a court heard. Donna Crossman, 53, from Bridgend in Wales, was walking with her friends to attend the Take That concert at Ashton Gate Stadium.
Watch: Artemis II launch as NASA send first crewed mission to the Moon in decades
Holly Patrick Thu, 2 April 2026 at 7:10 am UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watch as Nasa launched four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the Moon. It was the most ambitious U.S. space mission in decades and a major step toward returning humans to the lunar surface.
Esther Rantzen says doctors ‘surprised’ she has lived longer than expected
Dame Esther Rantzen has issued an update on treatment for her terminal cancer as she is “living longer” than her oncologist expected her to. The television presenter, 85, has stage four lung cancer. She is one of the most high-profile supporters of the assisted dying bill, and has previously said she will not live long enough to see the proposals become law. Dame Esther has previously said she does not have “much longer” to live because a drug she has been taking since 2024 has stopped working.
Moment US submarine launches strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka
Wed, 4 March 2026 at 5:40 pm UTC A video purporting to show the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States Department of Defense. The type of warship and the exact date of when the video was filmed could not be verified. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (March 4). Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the Iranian vessel was the IRIS Dena.
Bill Maher fires back at Trump rant over White House dinner: ‘I’m not that guy’
Sun, 22 February 2026 at 1:53 pm UTC Bill Maher has responded to Donald Trump's Valentine's Day rant about him following a dinner they shared back in April. The president railed against the TV host in a Truth Social message, criticising Maher for being “anti-Trump” on his show, despite the two enjoying a “great dinner” together at the White House last year.
CCTV shows Michelin-star restaurateur using straw to put substance in woman’s drink at private members’ club
Thu, 5 February 2026 at 11:58 am UTC A Michelin-star restaurateur accused of spiking a woman’s drink with a date-rape drug at a London private members’ club told a jury that putting a substance in her drink was “wrong”. A trial at Southwark Crown Court was told that Vikas Nath, 63, used a straw to put gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) into the woman’s spicy margarita at the rooftop garden bar of Annabel's in Mayfair on January 15, 2024.
Listen to John Virgo’s final BBC commentary as snooker great dies aged 79
Wed, 4 February 2026 at 11:14 am UTC Snooker great John Virgo delivered his final BBC commentary at this year's Masters final before his death aged 79. Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, had a long career as a player but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster. He became famous for his catchphrase of ‘Where’s the cue ball going?’. News of his death was confirmed on Wednesday, 4 February, with tributes pouring in from those he left an indelible mark on.
Unseen footage shows Lucy Letby arrested in her bed in new Netflix documentary
Holly Patrick Thu, January 22, 2026 at 5:33 p.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unseen footage shows Lucy Letby arrested in her bed in new Netflix documentary Unseen footage of Lucy Letby being arrested in bed will feature in a Netflix documentary about the investigation into the convicted child killer.
Russia reeling from ‘snow apocalypse’ as biggest snowfall in 60 years buries Kamchatka
Holly Patrick Tue, January 20, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Russia's far-east region of Kamchatka is recovering after a "snow apocalypse" hit the area during its biggest snowfall in 60 years. Footage from Monday (19 January) shows locals shovelling snow in the streets as traffic resumed on snow-covered roads. It comes after a powerful cyclone hit the area last week, bringing strong winds and record snowfalls.
Roy Keane unleashes dig at Michael Carrick in Man Utd rant on live TV
Roy Keane unleashes a dig at Michael Carrick as he voiced concerns over Manchester United's leadership after Ruben Amorim's sacking. The former Red Devils captain, 54, expressed doubts over the former England international's credentials to lead the team as interim head coach after he failed to achieve promotion at Middlesbrough. Keane also hit out at the decision to bring Jonny Evans into the first-team coaching staff, suggesting he lacked suitable experience.
Watch live: ISS astronauts return to Earth early in medical evacuation
Thu, 15 January 2026 at 9:17 am UTC Watch live as an astronaut in need of medical care lands back on Earth after departing the International Space Station (ISS) with three crewmates in a Nasa medical evacuation on Thursday, 15 January. American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui splashed down on Thursday morning in off the coast of California.
Starmer jokes ‘lookalike’ IKEA worker should stand in for him at Prime Minister’s Questions
Sir Keir Starmer joked with an IKEA worker that he should stand in for him at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. The prime minister visited the store in Croydon, south London, on Monday (12 January), to mark the introduction of changes to parental leave, including unpaid parental leave from the first day in a new job.
Watch: Thief prowling St Pancras station caught by plain clothes officers
An "opportunist" thief who prowled London St Pancras station to steal a rucksack was caught by plain clothes police officers last week. Hossein Rabah, 34, of Hackney, London, was spotted by British Transport Police officers walking around the station searching for an opportunity on 4 January. He entered Kineya Mugimaru restaurant and stood behind a man and woman eating, before bending down to swipe the man's rucksack. Officers immediately arrested Rabah and handed the rucksack back to the victim.
Wildcard tennis player’s performance in £22,000 tournament leaves viewers wondering if it’s her first match
Wildcard tennis player’s performance in £22,000 tournament leaves viewers wondering if it’s her first match A wildcard tennis player's performance has left social media users wondering if she had ever played before entering a professional tournament with a $30,000 (£22,000) prize. Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, 21, went up against German opponent Lorena Schaedel, 25, at the W35 event in Nairobi, part of the Women’s World Tennis Tour.
‘Don’t have it for breakfast’: Trump administration scraps longstanding alcohol guidelines
Don't drink alcohol for breakfast, Donald Trump's administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mehmet Oz, told a press conference on Wednesday (7 January) as the administration announced new nutrition guidelines. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide recommendations to achieve a healthy diet and updated information for federal nutrition programs and policies.
Amanda Redman supports The Independent’s SafeCall campaign: ‘A lifeline for missing children’
Amanda Redman has backed The Independent’s SafeCall campaign, which aims to raise £165,000 to support the 70,000 children who go missing every year in the UK. The New Tricks star said “This isn't just about responding to a crisis, it's about preventing one...
Ex-BBC boss dismisses Trump lawsuit threat with four-word response
Holly Patrick Sun 16 November 2025 at 12:12 pm UTC 1 min read A former BBC director general has said he does not think the BBC should pay any money to Donald Trump after the US president confirmed he would still sue the broadcaster for up to $5bn, despite the BBC apologising for its Panorama edit of the president’s January 6 speech. "No, should not happen," Lord Tony Hall told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in an interview broadcast on Sunday (16 November).
Storm chasers fly inside Hurricane Melissa’s eye in incredible footage
Holly Patrick Tue, 28 October 2025 at 1:18 pm UTC 1 min read Mesmerising footage from inside Hurricane Melissa was captured by a US Air Force Reserve crew on Monday (27 October). The ferocious Category 5 storm is set to pummel Jamaica, with forecasters warning that it would be the strongest to hit the island since records began 174 years ago.
Emotional moment mother speaks to hostage son for first time in two years
Holly Patrick Mon, October 13, 2025 at 10:42 a.m. UTC 1 min read The mother of an Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker spoke to her son via phone for the first time in two years on Monday, 13 October, as he was on his way to meet Israeli troops in Gaza. Einav Zangauker told Matan she loved him, and declared: "Thank God the war is over. The war is over." Hamas has released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.
Metropolitan Police boss apologises for ‘racist’ and ‘misogynistic’ behaviour uncovered in documentary
Holly Patrick Thu, October 2, 2025 at 9:27 a.m. UTC 1 min read Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has apologised for the “reprehensible and completely unacceptable” behaviour of some officers at Charing Cross Police station, exposed in a BBC Panorama documentary. The head of Britain’s biggest police force said it is likely that all the accused serving officers will be sacked within weeks.
‘Better luck next time’: Kneecap’s Mo Chara urges focus to remain on Gaza instead of court case
The rapper, 27, was accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November 2024. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Watch: Polar bears take over abandoned Russian research station
Holly Patrick Sat, September 27, 2025 at 10:54 a.m. UTC 1 min read A group of polar bears have taken over an abandoned research station off Russia's far eastern coast. The animals have been intimately captured in drone footage taken by Russian traveler and photographer Vadim Makhorov. Makhorov was on a sea cruise in the Chukchi Sea with a group of tourists, when he spotted the polar bears near an abandoned building while he was filming the landscapes of Kolyuchin Island.
‘Better luck next time’: Kneecap’s Mo Chara urges focus to remain on Gaza instead of court case
Holly Patrick Sat, September 27, 2025 at 10:07 a.m. UTC 1 min read Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as Kneecap's Mo Chara, has urged focus to remain on Gaza after his terror charge was thrown out on Friday, 26 September. The rapper, 27, was accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November 2024. The case was thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.
Jennifer Aniston reveals how beloved dog made Friends cameo before she adopted him
Jennifer Aniston revealed how she fell for a pooch on the Friends set - before eventually adopting him. The Morning Show star, 56, told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert how she first met her dog Norman, who died in 2011, on the set of the beloved show. Aniston explained that Norman appeared in "The One with the Baby on the Bus", where a walker can be seen with a large group of dogs on leashes.
Ricky Hatton’s friend Steve Bunce sheds light on boxer’s final days
Ricky Hatton's friend Steve Bunce has shed light on his final days following the boxer's death aged 46. The two-weight world champion was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday, 14 September.
Female politician ejected from chamber after labelling Stormont deputy speaker ‘patronising’
A female politician in Northern Ireland was asked to leave the Assembly chamber on Tuesday (9 September) after clashing with the deputy speaker. A back and forth had ensued between Education Minister Paul Givan and Alliance MLA Michelle Guy, which included Mr Givan claiming Ms Guy “had played the victimhood card”. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
Female politician ejected from chamber after labelling Stormont deputy speaker ‘patronising’
Holly Patrick Wed, 10 September 2025 at 4:43 pm UTC 1 min read A female politician in Northern Ireland was asked to leave the Assembly chamber on Tuesday (9 September) after clashing with the deputy speaker. A back and forth had ensued between Education Minister Paul Givan and Alliance MLA Michelle Guy, which included Mr Givan claiming Ms Guy “had played the victimhood card”. Nuala McAllister then stood to make a point of order, accusing Mr Givan of making misogynistic comments towards Ms Guy.
Sweet moment Kate shields schoolchildren during rain as she debuts blonde hair
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Sweet moment Kate shields schoolchildren during rain as she debuts blonde hair
Sweet moment Kate shields schoolchildren during rain as she debuts blonde hair The Princess of Wales shielded a group of school children from rain as she and the Prince of Wales visited London's Natural History Museum on Thursday, 4 September. Kate debuted her new lighter blonde hairstyle for the first time as she and William met a group of primary school children studying the attraction’s pond.
US Open tennis fan goes viral for snatching player’s cap from child’s hands
US Open tennis fan goes viral for snatching player’s cap from child’s hands A viral video appeared to show a man snatching Kamil Majchrzak's cap away from a young tennis fan at the US Open. Footage showed the Polish player offering his cap to a child in the crowd, before a man next to the youngster takes the cap.
Tommy Fury says daughter Bambi is ‘main reason why I still fight’
Dow futures rise as updates this week from the Fed and top retailers will test Wall Street's big rally Fed minutes are due, and top retailers will report earnings in the coming week. But the main attraction will be Jerome Powell's speech on Friday.
Dermot O’Leary suffers injury live on This Morning after taking part in celebrity wellness ritual
Dermot O'Leary suffered a bump to the head live on This Morning as he recreated a celebrity wellness ritual. The host was joined by co-presenter Olivia Attwood during Friday’s show (25 July) to experience part of Katy Perry's pre-show routine - dunking their faces in ice baths. Using an at-home version of Perry's tub, O'Leary and Attwood plunged their faces into the freezing water for 10 seconds. As he moved towards the ice bath, O'Leary knocked his head on the glass bowl.
Hidden camera captures first glimpse of rare snow leopard born at UK zoo
A hidden camera has captured the first glimpse of a rare snow leopard born at a zoo in the UK. The cub is the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history. Zoo teams have been monitoring the cub and its first-time parents, Nubra, three, and Yashin, three, using a special den camera that captured adorable moments between the family. The cub, born on 10 June, is growing in strength and confidence and could take its first steps outside at any moment, the zoo said.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s uplifting final message in last Instagram video before his death
Malcolm-Jamal Warner gave fans an uplifting message that "there's always a reason to smile" in his final Instagram video before his death aged 54. The actor, who starred in The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992, posted a video with a flower in his hair on 15 May, describing how he'd been celebrating his daughter's birthday. "Have a smile for yourself and be a reason for someone else to smile," Warner said.
‘Twinned with Epstein Island’ sign appears on Trump golf course ahead of Scotland visit
‘Twinned with Epstein Island’ sign appears on Trump golf course ahead of Scotland visit A sign saying "twinned with Epstein Island" has been put up at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeen ahead of his visit to Scotland. Video posted on Instagram on Monday (21 July) by the political campaign group Everyone Hates Elon, captioned "Getting ready to welcome Donald Trump to Scotland," showed an unknown figure placing a placard at the course.
Watch live: 2025 Emmy Award nominations announced
Watch as the 2025 Emmy Award nominations are announced by Hollywood's television academy live on Tuesday, 15 July. Apple TV+'s dystopian workplace drama Severance is predicted to be a major contender, as well as HBO’s The White Lotus and HBO Max newcomer The Pitt. In order to be eligible for the awards, television series must have premiered between June 2024 and May 2025.
Aerial footage shows Turkey firefighters battling huge flames in Izmir province
Dramatic aerial footage shows firefighters battling wildfires in Turkey as an airport was forced to temporarily close. Flights were grounded to and from Adnan Menderes Airport, which serves the coastal city of İzmir, a popular tourist destination, on Sunday (29 June). More than 1,000 personnel backed by 11 planes and 27 helicopters are fighting against the wildfires, Turkish Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. Three people were hospitalised with smoke inhalation and then discharged, he added.
Ghostly-white rare albino deer spotted wandering through town
A rare albino deer was spotted wandering through a Michigan suburb, video posted on social media on 18 June shows. Ramez Khuri said he was on his way to work on 12 Mile between Middlebelt and Orchard Lake when he spotted what appeared to be an albino deer at the entrance to the Woodues apartments. "This deer was entirely white. It was beautiful, and what a rare experience! I just watched it until it went into the wooded area," Mr Khuri said.
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