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Vote to give SNP 'historic hammering', urges Ruth Davidson

Scots voters should seize their chance to give the SNP a 'historic hammering' in tomorrow's General Election , Ruth Davidson has said.

The Medici Tyrant They Didn’t Tell Us About In History Class

Born of a powerful lord and his African servant, the ruthless Alessandro de' Medici came to rule all of Florence—yet few know his chilling history.

Fake Irish heiress Marianne Smyth is extradited to the UK

A judge in Maine ruled that there was sufficient evidence for extradition of the American, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars.

How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead

Labour's lead over the Tories could dip into 'single figures' if enough disaffected voters return to the Conservative fold, a new Lord Ashcroft poll finds today.

Man dies after being pulled from lake

The alarm was raised when an empty motorboat was spotted on the water.

Milwaukee Tools Used Forced Prison Labor to Make Tools, Says Lawsuit

A former political prisoner made the claim.

Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up a fight

Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the beating by at least two people on Saturday night during a concert at a Top Golf in Nashville.

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

Over 55,000 flee Sudan town as RSF battles army: UN

More than 55,000 people have fled Sinja, the capital of Sennar state in southeastern Sudan, as fighting rages between paramilitary forces and the regular army, the UN humanitarian office OCHA has said. "Over 55,400 people flee Sinja Town as conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces spreads to the town," OCHA said Monday on social media platform X. "People fleeing Sinja town have arrived in Gedaref, Blue Nile, White...

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Hindu religious gathering

Dozens of worshippers were confirmed dead and more injured after being crushed to death in a stampede in northern India. The tragedy happened at a Hindu religious gathering, there are now fears the toll could rise according to government medics.

Parties stress core messages as election nears

As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes.

Man posing as woman living in Japan detained for hurling online insults at China and its people

Man claims to be living in Japan, says has tax office job in China, hateful posts spark flood of complaints A man who claimed to be a female student from the mainland studying in Japan and took to the X social media platform to insult China and its people has been detained by police. The man, who used the alias Avianca, claimed to be living in the ...

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

Putin 'to deploy thousands of North Korean soldiers' to attack Ukraine

Russia has already used tunnels twice in the conflict, in Avdiivka and Toretsk, says United Ukraine analyst Aleksey Kushch, who has warned of a Putin bid to break the war 'deadlock' by digging.

Education chief uploaded abuse images via app

James Cooper - previously known as Mark Jones - is now banned from teaching in England.

Child rapist 'destroyed the person I could have been'

A woman says she rarely spoke about Kevin Perry's abuse, but spent years "being ashamed and embarrassed".

Greece battles wildfire on Kos island for second day

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek firefighters battled a blaze on the islands of Kos for a second day on Tuesday, as hundreds of tourists and locals who had been forced to evacuate overnight returned to their hotels and homes. As the wildfire reached the seaside village of Kardamaina overnight, people took refuge in a sports centre and other venues, Christos Efstratiou, deputy governor for the Dodecanese

The tragic downfall of Marion Jones: from the podium to the prison

Jay Slater's mum tells of ‘agony' as searches fail to find son

The 19-year-old has been missing since 17 June after he told a friend he was lost in the mountains.

Protest after Pakistan Christian given blasphemy death sentence

Pakistan minority rights campaigners protested Tuesday after a Christian man was sentenced to death for sharing an allegedly blasphemous TikTok post. "Day by day, Pakistan is becoming a country where minorities aren't safe anymore," said Christian pastor Ghazala Shafiq.

Who is Douglas Ross?

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

US says it's still open to talks with Venezuela after Maduro announces meeting

By Daphne Psaledakis and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration remains open to dialogue with the Venezuelan government, U.S. officials said on Tuesday after President Nicolas Maduro said he had agreed to restart direct talks just weeks ahead of a July 28 presidential election in Venezuela. The officials said the U.S. had previously indicated it welcomed discussions "in

Domestic abuser 'tortured woman with nasty words'

A judge says Christopher McManus' control of his partner was "hurtful and belittling".

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

Norwegian man accused of spying for China appears in court

By Nora Buli and Isabelle Yr Carlsson OSLO (Reuters) - A Norwegian man appeared in an Oslo court on Tuesday to face accusations of espionage on behalf of China and will be detained for an initial four weeks, a police official said, in the latest case involving alleged spying by China in Europe. The man, who was not named, was arrested on Monday by the Norwegian Security Police Service (PST) at

Reform admits 'mistakes' after candidate's Sturgeon post

The party's candidate in Orkney and Shetland suggested the former SNP first minister should be shot.

Police search for white SUV after gunshots fired

Greater Manchester Police say no-one was injured after the attack in Jane Street, Weaste.

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.

In Mexico, 19 bodies turn up in truck in increasingly restive state

(Reuters) -Mexican security officials found the bodies of 19 men piled into the back of a truck in southern Chiapas state, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement late Monday, with the victims allegedly linked to a gunfight between criminal gangs. Five of the men showed signs of gun shot wounds, and all were found in the back of a truck wearing dark clothing, tactical vests as well as

Is a Third World War coming? The accurate predictions of Our Lady of Fatima explained

Every year, millions of pilgrims roam to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal. This is where it's said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children and revealed three secretes to them. Not only that, but Fátima is also the spot where a crowd witnessed the "Miracle of the Sun," attributed to the Virgin Mary, who then became known as Our Lady of Fátima. But how much do we know about these apparitions and miracles? Click through the gallery to find out.

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

BBC presenter David Aaronovitch tweets 'I'd have Trump murdered'

BBC radio presenter David Aaronovitch sparked anger after saying that US President Joe Biden should have Donald Trump 'murdered'.

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

Taiwan says China's coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said the Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat Tuesday before steering it to a port in mainland China, and demanded that Beijing release the vessel. The Tachinman 88 was intercepted by two Chinese vessels Tuesday evening near the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China’s coast but is controlled by Taiwan, Taiwanese maritime authorities said in a statement. Taiwan dispatched three...

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for a religious event led by a Hindu preacher in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims were crushed to death as they rushed to leave. Video of the aftermath showed the structure appeared to have collapsed, and...

Red alert: why a Ukrainian attack could lead to World War III

Dominican Republic's top diplomat to attend Haiti meetings at UN

By Sarah Morland (Reuters) -The Dominican Republic announced its foreign minister will travel to New York on Tuesday to participate in a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation in neighboring Haiti. During his trip, Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez will also meet with Haiti's new Prime Minister Garry Conille and his foreign minister, Dominique Dupuy, who have been in the

Ex-Boys' Brigade leader jailed for child sex abuse

Craig Menzies from Glasgow abused seven boys in his care between 1986 and 2004.

Famous people who died in June 2024

French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right

More than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.

Dog shot dead after man and police officer bitten

Police firearm used to destroy the Akita breed after incident at house from which the dog escaped.

Five takeaways from the Colchester election debate

Some 2,000 years after Boudicca burned the city, the hot issues include immigration and Brexit.

Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

Could Wales lose four of its previous Welsh secretaries in one night?

Who is Anas Sarwar?

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Labour party.

US deported Chinese migrants on charter flight, Homeland Security says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States deported Chinese people who sought to enter the country illegally back to China over the weekend in the first large charter flight since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. The department did not specify how many people were on the flight. The United States and China are working on reducing illegal migration and combating human

Brother 'tried to save' missing boy, 14, from water

Daniel Halliday's family has released a statement saying his disappearance is their "worst fear".

Moldovan separatists complain to EU about central government

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - A week after the European Union launched membership talks with Moldova, the country's separatist region complained on Tuesday that central authorities had ignored its proposals to settle their long-running dispute and imposed a "banking blockade". The leader of the pro-Russian separatist Transdniestria region, Igor Krasnoselsky, told the EU ambassador in a

Friends mourn fallen companion IDF soldier Nadav Elchanan Knoller

Friends of fallen IDF soldier Nadav Elchanan Knoller expressed their grief on social media, calling him "the best" and praising his dedication to defending Israel.

Dramatic moment Aimee Betro is arrested by cops in Armenia

Dramatic CCTV shows the moment plain-clothes Armenian police officers led Aimee Betro away from her flat this morning.

Woman regrets resigning her job and leaving Singapore after finding food in Canada more expensive

SINGAPORE: A woman who relocated from Singapore to Canada took to social media to express... The post Woman regrets resigning her job and leaving Singapore after finding food in Canada more expensive appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News