Kim Kardashian posts topless photo after narrowly avoiding serial prankster
The reality TV star, 35, didn’t appear bothered by her run-in with Vitalii Sediuk as she shared the image on Twitter with the caption: “Parisian Vibes”.
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Oxford schoolgirl, 14, abducted with a 'hug' then raped
The girl, dressed in her school uniform, was taken by two white men driving a silver car at around 8.25am on Wednesday morning. Detective Superintendent Chris Ward said it was not clear whether the teenager escaped her attackers or was let go. The girl, who is said to be "extremely distressed and upset", is being cared for by specialist police officers.
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Donald Trump's net worth 'plummets by $800m'
Donald Trump’s net worth has fallen by $800m (£614m) in less than a year, it has been reported. The Republican presidential candidate is now worth $3.7bn (£2.84bn) after his hotel management and licensing ...
Sky NewsMaddy Hill was 'pleased' to leave EastEnders
Maddy Hill has admitted she was “pleased” to leave EastEnders. The 26-year-old actress was last seen in Albert Square as Nancy Carter in April after deciding to leave the BBC One soap after two years - and the blonde star admits it was an “obvious choice” to quit the programme to progress her career. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, she said: “It was really difficult in terms of my relationships and friendships, but it was an obvious choice in terms of my career progression and the character.
James LeyfieldPrince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy a royal engagement at a garden party
The two young royals appeared at the official event while on a tour of Canada.
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Renault-Nissan boss says needs UK Brexit guarantees
Nissan's Sunderland plant in Newcastle, northeast England is the carmaker's biggest factory in Europe
AFPMatt Richardson shocks with Xtra Factor exit news
Matt Richardson fronted the ITV2 spin-off show The Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack in 2013, but he was swiftly replaced by radio DJ Sarah-Jane Crawford the following year. Responding to Jamie East’s question about whether anyone had ever been sacked or left a job by “mutual consent”, Matt candidly tweeted: “I found out The Xtra Factor sacked me when I read the paper that day. At the time, Matt and Caroline shared announcements on social media, thanking the team and fans for their support, but agreed that it was time to “pass the baton” on.
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Japan's new passenger plane completes US flight
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet passes over Moses Lake on September 28, 2016 in the US state of Washington after flying from Anchorage, Alaska
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Rise in Nigerian sex slavery in Italy fuelled by violence and "juju" magic
By Tom Esslemont CATANIA, Italy (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Nigerian teenager Beauty arrived in Sicily after crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa last year, she had only hours to phone the man who trafficked her - or risk lethal repercussions for family members back home. Before her journey through Niger to Libya, a spiritual priest practicing a form of black magic known in Nigeria as "juju" had forced her to swear an oath of obedience to her trafficker. The threat of a "curse" if she broke her oath and the possibility of violence by her traffickers at home in Benin City, a southern Nigerian hub for human trafficking, were enough to trap her into sex slavery.
ReutersThailand cracks down on migrant workers as anti-immigration feelings rise
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is cracking down on migrant workers from neighbouring countries, saying they are "stealing jobs from Thais", amid fears that anti-immigrant sentiment is rising as Southeast Asia's second-largest economy stagnates. In an operation led by the Thai labour department, police and troops on Wednesday raided a fresh produce market in Bangkok and arrested 14 people, most of them from neighbouring Myanmar. "We have received many complaints about illegal immigrants working in markets including Vietnamese and even South Asians who were stealing jobs from Thais," Thai immigration police chief Nathorn Phrosunthorn told Reuters.
ReutersLiverpool owner John Henry admits fan protests have led club to reconsider Anfield expansion plans
Liverpool owner John Henry has revealed that fan protests against ticket prices have led the club to reassess plans to redevelop Anfield. The American businessman's ownership vehicle, Fenway Sports Group, apologised to supporters earlier this year and performed a U-turn on proposed rises in ticket prices following a crowd walkout. Since then, the redevelopment of Anfield's impressive-looking Main Stand has been completed, extending the stadium's capacity to more than 54,000.
International Business TimesAngelina Jolie was "Terrified" of Brad Pitt
As the divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues, new information about Brad’s behavior as a parent has emerged. Angelina was reportedly terrified for her children.
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Toyota drops diesel from new model, signals likely phase-out
By Laurence Frost PARIS (Reuters) - Toyota has decided to drop diesel engines from its new C-HR compact in the wake of Volkswagen's emissions scandal and will probably do the same for future model renewals, the carmaker's second-ranking global executive said on Thursday. The Japanese automaker decided "within the last six to 12 months" not to offer a diesel version of the car, unveiled at the Paris auto show, because demand for the powertrain technology is falling sharply, Executive Vice President Didier Leroy told Reuters in an interview. If faced with a renewal decision today for other models up to and including the larger Auris compact, a Toyota staple, "we would probably do the same thing", Leroy added.
ReutersInto the abyss: World's deepest underwater cave discovered in Czech Republic
The world's deepest underwater cave has been discovered in the Czech Republic, reaching 1,325ft (404m) into the bowels of Earth. Polish diver Krzysztof Starnawski has been visiting the cave for the last two decades. In an exclusive interview with National Geographic – which partially funded the latest dive – he said the limestone formation that developed was unusual, indicating it could extend down to extreme depths.
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U.S. 9/11 law exasperates Saudis, government silent
By Katie Paul and Hadeel Al Sayegh RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) - A U.S. law allowing lawsuits against Saudi Arabia over the Sept. 11 attacks met a stony silence from Riyadh on Thursday but some Saudis bristled, saying the kingdom should curb business and security ties in response. The Senate and House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve legislation that will allow the families of those killed in the 2001 attacks on the United States to seek damages from the Saudi government. Riyadh has always dismissed suspicions that it backed the attackers, who killed nearly 3,000 people under the banner of Islamist militant group al Qaeda.
ReutersManchester United 1-0 Zorya Luhansk: Europa League as it happened
Full-time: Manchester United 1-0 Zorya LuhanskHosts kickstart their Europa League campaign with a drab victory in front of a reduced crowd at Old TraffordUnited were hugely underwhelming in the first half, but broke the deadlock 20 minutes from time when substitute Wayne Rooney's miscued volley allowed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to beat Oleksiy Shevchenko with a close-range headerMarcus Rashford rattled the crossbar with a ferocious half-volley before the breakJose Mourinho's side lie third in Group A after Fenerbahce edged past Feyenoord in IstanbulSouthampton were held to goalless draw by Israeli ...
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EU takes Germany to court over planned road toll
The European Commission referred Germany on Thursday to the European Court of Justice over a planned road toll that it says discriminates against foreign drivers. Germany's parliament approved a law last year to introduce a road charging system that would have granted vehicles registered in Germany a corresponding deduction from their annual vehicle tax. Under the plan, approved by the German parliament in March 2015, Germany would have charged foreign drivers up to 130 euros (£112) a year to use Germany's Autobahn highways, which until now have been free.
ReutersCoronation Street fans are devastated over the news Ozzy the dog has to be put down
Another day, another soap opera death that we just cannot get over.
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It was one hell of a show.
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BA jettisons free snacks on shorter flights in favour of M&S food
Economy class passengers on short-haul BA flights will no longer enjoy free snacks from next year. It comes five months after the appointment of new BA chief executive Alex Cruz, who previously ran Spanish no-frills carrier Vueling. The M&S selection will replace free food on short haul and domestic flights from Heathrow and Gatwick from 11 January and from London City and Stansted by next summer.
Sky NewsNiall Horan fans cannot deal with how amazing his first solo track is
The One Direction star is going it alone.
SNAPPA CelebrityExperts warn some painkillers ‘increase the risk of heart failure’
Common painkillers used by millions of people in the UK can increase the risk of developing heart failure, according to medical experts. A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - like ibuprofen - could increase the risk of being admitted to hospital with a heart problem. Previous studies have linked the drugs to abnormal heart rhythm - which can cause heart failure, and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke if taken regularly.
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London to launch inquiry into foreign property ownership - report
London's mayor Sadiq Khan will launch an inquiry into foreign ownership of property in the British capital which has helped push up housing costs, the Guardian newspaper cited him as saying on Thursday. "It's clear we need to better understand the different roles that overseas money plays in London's housing market, the scale of what's going on, and what action we can take to support development and help Londoners find a home," the Guardian quoted Khan as saying. "That's why we are commissioning the most thorough research on this matter ever undertaken in Britain – the biggest look of its kind at this issue – so we can figure out exactly what can be done." London property prices rose more than 12 percent in the 12 months to July after notching up annual gains of around 20 percent in mid-2014, according to official data.
ReutersTaxpayers to foot Royal Bank of Scotland's £103m legal bill
Taxpayers may have to pay up to £103m ($134m) to cover the legal costs of former bosses of Royal Bank of Scotland, who are being sued for allegedly misleading investors. Around 30,000 investors are claiming £4bn in damages from RBS, plus another £2bn in interest and legal fees, over allegations that the bank deliberately concealed the extent of its financial woes when it raised money from them in April 2008. A court filing seen by the Times newspaper said RBS had run up legal costs of £86.2m, with the total rising to £103.4m once 20% VAT is accounted for.
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BP sells Sunbury office building for 360 million pounds - industry sources
BP has sold its biggest office building in Britain to a local council for an estimated 360 million pounds, according to industry sources, and will remain in the premises as a tenant. Spelthorne Borough Council, west of London, said in a statement it had purchased the Sunbury-on-Thames facility from the British oil and gas giant as a way to boost revenue streams.
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