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Woman writes 434 metre-long letter to sibling on missing Brothers Day
A woman reportedly wrote her brother a 434 metre-long letter on billing rolls that weighed more than 5kg to make up for forgetting to wish him on Brothers Day. The gesture came from Krishnapriya, a resident of India’s southern Kerala state, who was identified only by a single name in local media reports.
2 days ago
Glasgow Times
Climate protestors glue themselves to Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery 'painting'
Climate protesters have glued themselves to the frame of a painting in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and spray-painted their logo on the walls and floor of the building.
2 days ago
Lancashire Telegraph
BMW driver arrested after being pulled for MOT and found to have drugs in system
A driver pulled over for an expired MOT was found to have drugs in his system and subsequently arrested.
17 hours ago
The Independent
Ex-Trump official says Cassidy Hutchinson's life will 'never be the same' after testimony
Ex-Trump official says Cassidy Hutchinson's life will 'never be the same' after Jan 6 testimony.Source: CNN
2 days ago
PA Media: Video
The Queen jokes with Duke of Buccleuch at Reddendo parade in Scotland
The Queen shared a joke with the Duke of Buccleuch at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Thursday afternoon as she was presented with a gift from the historic Reddendo parade.
9 hours ago
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Men jailed after violent knife attack in front of partner at Dartford home
Two men who forced their way into a Dartford home and carried out a violent knife attack have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years.
12 hours ago
RFI
French told to prepare for second heatwave within two weeks
The mercury is set to climb again in France two weeks after a heatwave that caused record-breaking early summer temperatures across the country.
22 hours ago
PA Media: Video
Anti-Brexit campaigner vows to protest ‘twice as loud’ after police seize amplifiers
Steve Bray blared several songs at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday before officers intervened. An anti-Conservative activist returned to Parliament Square vowing to stage a protest “twice as loud” a day after his amplifiers were seized by police. “Stop Brexit Man” Steve Bray blared several songs at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday before officers again threatened to take his equipment.
2 days ago
The Independent
Jon Voight calls for impeachment of Joe Biden
In a video released on Twitter Jon Voight calls for impeachment of Joe Biden
8 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Whitbread hires Domino’s Pizza boss to replace Alison Brittain
Dominic Paul will take over as chief executive officer from Ms Brittain at the start of the next financial year, in March 2023.
2 days ago
ITN
Ukraine: People missing after shopping centre missile strike
Survivors of yesterday's missile strike on a shopping centre in central Ukraine have described to ITV News how they crawled through flames to safety. At least 20 others did not make it out alive. That figure could more than double. Over 30 people are still missing. For one mother whose daughter has disappeared without trace, the not knowing is unbearable. Russia insists it was targetting a nearby store of weapons and ammunition in Kremenchuk - not the shopping centre.
2 days ago
The Independent
Vladimir Putin has ‘small man syndrome’, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace claims
The Russian view of the world was ‘something to worry about’, Ben Wallace said.
2 days ago
HuffPost UK
Angela Rayner Urges Raab To 'Grow A Backbone' And Oust Boris Johnson
The Labour deputy leader accused the prime minister of fleeing the UK following by-election defeats.
2 days ago
RFI
Ex members of left-wing Italian terror group await French extradition verdict
The Paris Court of Appeal will on Wednesday rule on whether to extradite 10 former members of the hard left Italian extremist group the Red Brigades. The activists, who have been living in France for decades, are wanted by Italy for acts of terrorism committed between 1970 and 1980.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Airbnb makes ban on all house parties worldwide permanent
Reports of parties in properties plummeted by 44 per cent worldwide after ban was first imposed in August 2020
2 days ago
The Guardian
Male MPs attempt menopause in hot flush vest – then can’t wait to take it off
Politicians try out device fitted with heated pads that mimics one of the menopause’s most unpleasant symptoms
2 days ago
AFP
Ecuador talks resume on 18th day of protest
Talks between Ecuador's government and Indigenous leaders resumed Thursday, after an acrimonious suspension, to seek an end to cost-of-living protests that have largely paralyzed the country since June 13.
7 hours ago
The Independent
Stranger Things star spoilt ending of season four back in 2016 – but nobody knew
Some have suggested the series creators ‘took notes’ from resurfaced clip describing fan theories
6 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Putin ‘evil’ says Johnson as ministers step up attacks on Russian leader
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin was a ‘lunatic’ while Boris Johnson said ‘I think what he has done is evil’.
a day ago
ITN
Cliff Richard on Murray and Raducanu exits at Wimbledon
Sir Cliff Richard says it is a “shame” that Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu have been knocked out in the second round of Wimbledon. The singer and tennis fan is attending matches at All England Lawn Tennis Club today.
14 hours ago

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