Panic as Etna quake jolts Sicily
Shocking scenes of destruction after an earthquake triggered by Italy’s Mount Etna eruption sparked panic, destroying parts of Sicily and injuring many.
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Putin hails success of hypersonic missile test
Russian President Vladimir Putin has overseen the successful test of a new hypersonic glide missile that can reach its target “like a fireball”.
Man with dementia reunited with family
A missing man with dementia has been found and reunited with his family just in time for Christmas after a mum shared his story online.
Christmas carriages collide, injuring many
Two horse-drawn carriages collided during a Christmas Day outing in Germany, injuring 20 passengers, two seriously while crossing a railway.
Pope delivers urgent Christmas message
In a time of increasing global turmoil the Pope has delivered his Christmas message urging people to set aside their differences and seek fraternity.
Queen’s message amid turbulent times
Queen Elizabeth will urge people to put aside “deeply held differences” in her Christmas message as Brexit looms and rumours about feuding within her family swirl.
‘Disgusting’: Accused couple break down
The couple wrongly arrested over the Gatwick Airport drone incident say they feel “violated” as authorities desperately try to find the chaos-causing culprit.
Lava, ash spew from Italy’s Mount Etna
Lava and ash are erupting from a new fracture on the active Sicilian volcano after high seismic activity and a ‘swarm’ of 130 tremors were recorded on Monday.
This photo made a single mum thousands
A royal fanatic waited in the cold for hours to catch a glimpse of the “fabulous four” last Christmas — and it’s being paying off ever since.
Banksy mural attacked by ‘drunk halfwit’
A powerful artwork by secretive British street artist Banksy that appeared in south Wales this week and is heavily protected was almost destroyed.
9/11 terrorists ‘plotting new attacks’
Al-Qaeda, the terror group behind the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3000 people, are reportedly hatching new plans to “blow up passenger jets”.
Meghan’s sister makes desperate plea
Samantha Markle has begged her sister to “end the rift” with their father, warning he could die in the next year.
France turns violent again as another dies
Yellow vest protesters who have brought chaos to Paris for weeks have turned out again as demonstrations claimed another life.
UN urges UK to let Assange walk free
Julian Assange should be allowed to step outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London without fear of arrest or extradition, say United Nations human rights experts.
Strasbourg attacker loyal to IS
A video discovered on a USB belonging to Strasbourg Christmas market shooter Cherif Chekatt has revealed his allegiance to IS.
Body of missing Edinburgh woman found
The body of a 29-year-old woman from Edinburgh has been found after a mysterious disappearance and days of searching.
Terrifying moment car crashes in tunnel
The terrifying moment a car flew through a tunnel in a spectacular crash, which the driver miraculously survived, has been caught on CCTV.
Airport drone shutdown arrests
Two people have been arrested after flights at London’s Gatwick Airport were disrupted over two days by intruding drones.
Amazon staff ‘treated like robots’
An ex-employee has made explosive claims against the company, revealing intimidation, unrealistic targets and even timed bathroom breaks.
Pope’s appeal to abusers
After a shocking year of sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has made a historic appeal and sent a serious warning to abusers.
Meghan in ‘culture clash’ with royals
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly growing frustrated from constantly being told “no” by the palace about her ideas for change.
What happened to Avicii’s lost millions
Fans were left in a state of shock after the DJ died in April, aged just 28. Now, new details of what happened to his vast fortune have emerged.
Russia’s plot for a real cold war
Moscow is ramping up its claims to the rapidly melting Arctic, with a major military exercise involving ships, tanks and aircraft.
Radio host saves man’s life live on air
A radio program took a heartbreaking turn when a caller revealed on air that he was dying in the street after attempting suicide.
Fake terror victim scammed $350k
A sick fraudster has been jailed for bagging $350,000 after claiming to be a victim of terror attacks and the Grenfell Tower fire.
Mum drowns daughter in ‘human sacrifice’
Carly Harris, 38, drowned her four-year-old daughter Amelia in the bath and then set fire to her body on a coffee table in the back garden of their home.
This letter could spell Trump’s end
With his political future already in jeopardy, this newly obtained document could change everything for Donald Trump.
Video game boss sacked for rude comment
The head of one of the world’s largest video game makers has been fired after a comment to a female colleague about “who has a bigger d***”.
Meghan, Kate attend Queen’s Xmas lunch
The Duchesses were all smiles as they arrived separately at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Christmas lunch amid rift rumours.
Duke slaughters family over inheritance
Anton von Goëss shot his father, stepmother and brother in their castle. A row over money or a medical condition may be behind the tragedy.
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