The News - Saturday, 27 July 2024

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Rocket kills 11 at football pitch in Israeli-occupied Golan

Officials say the dead, as well as dozens of injured, were teenagers or young adults at a football game.

Israeli strike on Gaza school killed 30 - health ministry

More than 100 were injured, the Hamas-run ministry said, adding that most victims were children.

Summer Covid wave and whooping cough may explain why people feel grotty

Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.

First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit

The fierce wildfire in the Canadian town of Jasper melted cars to the road and turned homes to ash.

Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure

The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure.

Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister.

Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

Police said a major operation was in place to "keep the peace" between protesters and counter-protesters.

Why school exclusions are at record levels

Exclusions in schools in England are sky-high - but experts say it's about more than worsening behaviour.

'Don't be afraid' says mum to son missing in Italy

Michael Frison, from Chard, went missing in Sardinia on 13 July.

Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.

Vulnerable, messy and brat: The pop girlies having a moment

Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.

Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'

Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.

Canadians mourn as Jasper, jewel of the Rockies, burns

The wildfire destruction to Jasper National Park has reverberated across all of Canada.

How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate sting

The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors

Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.

Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?

An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?

We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools

Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.

Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?

Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards

As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.

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Princess Leia's Star Wars bikini fetches $175,000

The Star Wars costume is one of the most famous in film history.

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.

Man paralysed in tree fall graduates as doctor

Xander Van der Poll graduates as a doctor while training for the 2028 Paralympics.

France trains cancelled as hunt for vandals continues

Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

BBC broadcaster John Bennett dies aged 82

His career spanned decades and he was the first voice on Radio Ulster when it came on air in 1975.

Watch: Poole paddleboarders' 'jackpot' encounter with dolphins

Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.

BBC broadcaster John Bennett dies aged 82

His career spanned decades and he was the first voice on Radio Ulster when it came on air in 1975.

Three men killed in single car crash near Falkirk

The male passengers, aged 21, 23 and 24, died at the scene of the incident on Moss Road, near Dunmore.

Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise

Julie Ruscitto says she has taken security measures and stopped selling high-end products.