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Sinéad O’Connor’s funeral, in pictures
Thousands of people gathered on the seafront outside Sinéad O’Connor’s Bray home to see the cortege makes its way to a private burial. PA Media O’Connor died aged 56 after being found unresponsive in her London home a fortnight ago. Her death led to an outpouring of tributes from Ireland and across the world. Reuters…
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Two killed as severe storms rip through eastern US
Getty Images By Chloe Kim BBC News At least two people died, one hit by a lightning and another by a falling tree, as a powerful storm ripped through eastern US on Monday. Thousands of flights were cancelled, nearly a million homes and businesses – from New York to Alabama – lost power. Over 50…
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Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires
Reuters By Laurence Peter BBC News Russia has blamed Ukraine for a spate of arson attacks on military recruitment centres, alleging that callers in Ukraine are tricking elderly Russians into committing such crimes. The claim is not backed by evidence. The prosecutor-general’s office says Ukrainian agents posed as police or creditors in the calls and…
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Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability
By Kathryn Armstrong BBC News Russia’s Wagner mercenary group is “taking advantage” of instability in Niger, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the BBC. The country has been ruled by a junta following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum more than two weeks ago. There have been suggestions the coup leaders have asked…
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South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit Word Jamboree
Reuters By Ruth Comerford BBC News More than 1,000 buses have begun ferrying scouts at an international event in South Korea out of a campsite due to an incoming tropical storm. Helicopters and police cars were escorting the buses from the disaster-hit jamboree. The threat of the storm comes just days after hundreds at the…
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Police called to British Museum over stabbing report
PA Media A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) after a man was stabbed close to the British Museum. The man was attacked in the arm at the junction of Russell Street and Museum Street at about 10:00 BST. He was taken to hospital by paramedics. It is understood…
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DJ Casper: Cha-Cha Slide hitmaker dies aged 58
Getty Images By Paul Glynn Entertainment reporter DJ Casper, best known for the hugely successful dance hit the Cha-Cha Slide has died aged 58, his family confirmed. The US MC and songwriter, real name Willie Perry Jr, topped the UK singles chart with the song in 2004. The Chicago-born star, who also created its accompanying…
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘will never be the same’ after being shot by Tory Lanez
Reuters By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter Megan Thee Stallion has said she will “never be the same” after being shot in the feet by fellow rap star Tory Lanez, as a judge prepares to sentence him. Megan, a triple Grammy Award winner, wrote a victim impact statement that was read in court on…
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Bryan Randall: Sandra Bullock’s long-term partner dies aged 57
Getty Images By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Actress Sandra Bullock’s long-term partner, photographer Bryan Randall, has died at the age of 57. His family confirmed he died after being diagnosed three years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a statement, Randall’s family said they were “immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the…
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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s supporters are silenced but determined
Getty Images By Azizullah Khan BBC Urdu, Peshawar When former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested over the weekend over corruption allegations, there was barely a whimper of protest. Not a single major demonstration was reported anywhere in the country. Compare this to a few months ago, when the 70-year-old was arrested and taken from…