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Brazil's football giants rally to help victims of deadly flooding

Brazil's football giants -- including Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Ronaldinho -- are rallying behind a fundraising effort for victims of devastating floods that have killed at least 85 people in the south of the country. Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul was hit by deadly flooding last week after days of heavy rains, forcing more than 150,000 people from their homes and cutting off many from drinking water and electricity.

2024-05-07T16:52:49Z

Winner of £10,000-per-month lottery prize urged to come forward

Winner of £10,000-per-month lottery prize urged to come forward - Players should check their tickets for the Set For Life draw-based game.

2024-05-06T20:58:24Z

After quitting Congress, Khera joins BJP with actor Shekhar Suman

Former Congress functionary Radhika Khera, who quit the party last Sunday alleging she was tortured by her colleagues after visiting Ram temple, and actor Shekhar Suman joined BJP Tuesday. Khera, former national coordinator of Congress' media department, resigned from the party's membership Sunday, days after her altercation with another functionary at the party's Chhattisgarh office.

2024-05-07T22:02:43Z

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk

Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim sets off on 200-mile walk - Figen Murray will spend the next 16 days walking to Downing Street where she will call for the implementation of Martyn’s Law.

2024-05-07T12:55:41Z

China suspected of massive cyberattack on database of UK armed forces personnel

China suspected of massive cyberattack on database of UK armed forces personnel - The names and bank details of MoD employees were revealed in the Chinese cyberattack, according to reports

2024-05-06T21:46:18Z

Ukraine says it foiled attempt to assassinate Zelensky

Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had aimed to carry out high-profile killings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration on Tuesday. Tom Canetti reports. Mark Owen speaks to Iuliia Mendel, former press secretary to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from 2019 to 2021.

2024-05-07T21:30:53Z

Former NUS president settles with union over antisemitism claims

A former president of the National Union of Students is said to have accepted accepted a “substantial” settlement to end her legal action against the union following her dismissal over allegations of antisemitism. Shaima Dallali was ousted as NUS UK president in November 2022 after an investigation claimed she had made “significant breaches” of the union’s antisemitism policies. But shortly before Dallali’s legal challenge was to be heard by an...

2024-05-07T16:10:48Z

Eliud Kipchoge condemns online abuse wrongly linking him to death of Kelvin Kiptum

Eliud Kipchoge condemns online abuse wrongly linking him to death of Kelvin Kiptum - Kiptum died in a car crash alongside his coach at the age of just 24

2024-05-07T09:12:48Z

Vivo X100 Ultra and X100s series confirmed for May as prices leak

Vivo confirmed that its upcoming flagship models will launch in May while some supposed prices surface.

2024-05-07T23:04:06Z

David Beckham says documentary director was ‘angry’ over viral ‘be honest’ scene

David Beckham said the director of his Netflix documentary was supposedly “very angry” after he interrupted his wife Victoria during filming, which led to the viral “be honest” moment. The British football star, 49, appeared alongside filmmaker Fisher Stevens, producer Josh Battsek and editor Michael Harte at an Emmys For Your Consideration event a...

2024-05-07T13:36:04Z

Russia detained American soldier

Over the past weekend, Russia detained a US soldier who arrived in Russia from South Korea on personal matters, reports NBC News. According to NBC News, he is allegedly suspected of theft. Sources in the State Department indicate that the serviceman is a senior sergeant. He is in a temporary detention facility. Russia has informed the American side...

2024-05-07T01:32:22Z

Viral video misrepresents Kangana Ranaut's comments: Here's what she actually said

Kangana Ranaut was actually criticising Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh and his mother Pratibha Singh's comments about her.

2024-05-07T17:31:19Z

Carpetright to axe over 25% of head office staff

One of Britain's biggest carpet retailers is axing more than 25% of its head office staff as it grapples with a protracted downturn in trading.

2024-05-07T09:35:19Z

Trump deletes post raging that his lawyers had ‘no time to prepare’ for Stormy Daniels

Trump deletes post raging that his lawyers had ‘no time to prepare’ for Stormy Daniels - His now-deleted post came just hours before Stormy Daniels took the stand to testify on Tuesday

2024-05-07T14:48:42Z

Full extent of Max Verstappen car damage comes to light after two Miami GP incidents

It was certainly an eventful outing for Max Verstappen in Miami...

2024-05-06T15:39:47Z

Disney to cut production of Marvel films and TV shows amid superhero fatigue

Disney will cut production of Marvel films and TV series amid concerns that so-called superhero fatigue is exhausting demand for the studio’s work. Bob Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said the company would “reduce output and focus more on quality” particularly when it came to Marvel, known for franchises such as The Avengers and Black Panther. It ...

2024-05-07T17:56:46Z

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

NEW YORK (AP) — No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala this year. But that didn't stop AI-generated images from tricking some fans into thinking the stars made appearances on the steps of fashion's biggest night. Deepfake images depicting a handful of big names at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraiser quickly spread online Monday and early Tuesday. Some eagle-eyed social media users spotted discrepancies — and...

2024-05-07T22:04:13Z

All you need to know for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

All you need to know ahead of fight night.

2024-05-07T15:06:06Z

Zelenskyy announces important news for coming weeks: Visits of partners and security guarantees

In the coming weeks, foreign partners will visit Ukraine, and new agreements regarding security guarantees will be signed, according to a statement from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the president, meetings and documents are currently being prepared, which will definitely make headlines in the coming weeks. "New visits to Ukraine by o...

2024-05-07T23:21:06Z

Tom Stoltman Takes Back the World's Strongest Man Crown

"The Albatross" wins his third title in four years.

2024-05-07T09:38:00Z

67% turnout in Chhattisgarh final round, a drop from 71.2% in 2019

Chhattisgarh's final Lok Sabha polls saw 67% voter turnout. Tragedies, EVM glitches, and high candidate count marked the election. The state anticipates improved performance from BJP and Congress.

2024-05-07T17:47:06Z

Red Bull’s immediate Adrian Newey action, Verstappen damage discovered – F1 news round-up

With a memorable Miami Grand Prix in the books, here is your fresh batch of key Formula 1 headlines...

2024-05-06T21:40:38Z

The American surfer killed in Mexico was planning his wedding. Now his family is planning his funeral

The American surfer killed in Mexico was planning his wedding. Now his family is planning his funeral - Carter Rhoad, 30, was killed alongside two Australian brothers, Callum Robinson, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, while they were on a surfing trip in Mexico’s Baja California peninsula

2024-05-07T22:25:04Z

Kate Winslet stars as war photographer who washed in Hitler’s bath

Looking every inch the battle-hardened foreign correspondent, this is Kate Winslet as World War Two photographer Lee Miller. These are the first images of the Oscar-winning British actress in Lee, the upcoming biopic of the courageous Miller, whose celebrated escapades included bathing in Hitler’s bath in the last days of the war. The film is based...

2024-05-04T15:25:14Z

US responds to Putin's nuclear threats and gives dictator advice

The US has responded to the Kremlin's threatening rhetoric, which announced plans to conduct military exercises involving nuclear weapons. In Washington, officials advised Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine if he fears Western military assistance to Kyiv, citing a statement by the coordinator of the US National Security...

2024-05-07T08:48:29Z

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’

2024-05-06T17:10:51Z

West Ham issue statement over David Moyes exit

'The recruitment process for David’s successor has begun.'

2024-05-06T17:18:05Z

Bank holiday thunderstorm alerts warn of travel disruption and ‘danger to life’

After the long weekend, most areas are forecast to experience higher temperatures and 'fine and dry' weather

2024-05-06T13:06:57Z

Elizabeth Holmes has more months shaved off prison sentence, records show

Elizabeth Holmes has more months shaved off prison sentence, records show - Holmes, 40, was convicted in January 2022 on four counts of fraud and conspiracy

2024-05-07T00:41:30Z

Midges are bringing new strain of horrible disease from Europe

It can be fatal.

2024-05-07T09:22:35Z

White House piles ceasefire pressure on Netanyahu as tanks roll into Rafah

The US has piled pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a ceasefire deal with Hamas, arguing the two sides should be able to “close the remaining gaps” in negotiations “very soon”. John Kirby, the White House’s national security spokesman, on Tuesday urged negotiators to come to an agreement after Israel launched a “limited” assault on Rafah, in t...

2024-05-07T20:37:15Z

KTM Is Finally Bringing Back a Street Superbike With the 990 RC R

This is not a drill, people!

2024-05-07T17:30:54Z

Drake’s security guard shot in drive-by days after Kendrick Lamar doxxed rapper’s mansion in diss track cover

Drake’s security guard shot in drive-by days after Kendrick Lamar doxxed rapper’s mansion in diss track cover - Shooting came just days after Kendrick Lamar doxxed Drake’s home in a diss track against him amid an ongoing feud between the two rappers

2024-05-07T14:23:37Z

Sabrina Wittmann becomes first female coach in German men's professional game

Sabrina Wittmann earned a point in her debut as interim coach of German third-division side Ingolstadt. The former Bundesliga club has not ruled out handing her the job on a more permanent basis.

2024-05-06T12:57:18Z

Donald Trump classified documents trial postponed indefinitely

The former US president's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been postponed. Judge Cannon shelved the May 20 process without setting a new date.

2024-05-07T22:02:03Z

Roman Kemp radio show breaches Ofcom rules over on-air swearing

Roman Kemp radio show breaches Ofcom rules over on-air swearing - A clip of a song with a swear word was played during the Capital Breakfast show.

2024-05-07T13:57:56Z

France summons Russian ambassador over disinformation campaign

France has summoned Russia's ambassador, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, in a tit-for-tat move after Russia had summoned France's ambassador in Moscow on the previous day. "France notes that diplomatic channels are once again being abused to manipulate information and intimidate," France's foreign ministry said. It added that "the Russian Ministry has once again engaged in a reversal of responsibilities, seeking to accuse Western countries...

2024-05-07T11:52:10Z

Urgent warning over WhatsApp group scam targeting family and friends

Report anything that could be a scam.

2024-05-07T10:07:41Z

Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded

TORONTO (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded. Authorities did not confirm whether Drake was at home at the time of the shooting, but said his team is cooperating. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto. Toronto Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said video of the shooting had been recovered and the...

2024-05-07T16:18:16Z

Flying luxury boat goes on sale for £2,100,000

THE ICON boat by BMW and TYDE can fly about one meter above water, 'feeling no wave impact at all'.

2024-05-07T21:39:36Z

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

Oleksandr Pielieshenko joined Ukraine’s armed forces in the first days of Russia’s invasion, authorities said.

2024-05-06T19:22:48Z

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

By James Pearson and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain, the U.S. and Australia have sanctioned and unmasked a senior Russian leader of the notorious cybercrime gang LockBit, the British government said on Tuesday. Dmitry Khoroshev will face asset freezes and travel bans after being identified as one of the leaders of LockBit, the ransomware group which has digitally extorted over $1

2024-05-07T20:52:09Z

US TikTok ban gets challenged in District court by ByteDance

ByteDance is fighting back against the new law that could ban TikTok in the United States.

2024-05-07T23:02:02Z

‘I will keep fighting’: Ten Hag sends defiant message after 18th defeat – the most since 1977-78

Erik ten Hag oversaw Manchester United’s 18th defeat of the season tonight – their most in a campaign since 1977/78. The 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Crystal Palace perhaps doesn’t even reflect the affairs of the game all that accurately, given that it easily could’ve been over seven from the hosts.

2024-05-06T22:21:42Z

Garrick Club votes to accept women members for first time in its 193-year history

Garrick Club votes to accept women members for first time in its 193-year history -

2024-05-07T19:01:39Z

Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard hits back at Erik ten Hag’s comments ahead of Premier League clash

Manchester United welcome a title-chasing Arsenal side to Old Trafford in the Premier League this weekend – but first we’ve got to get Crystal Palace out of the way, with a Monday night trip to Selhurst Park.

2024-05-06T17:06:03Z

Announcements on infected blood compensation expected ‘in the next few weeks’

Announcements on infected blood compensation expected ‘in the next few weeks’ - Campaigners have been fighting for compensation for decades.

2024-05-07T15:36:08Z

2024-05-07T14:10:01Z

Jak Jones vs Kyren Wilson LIVE: World Snooker Championship final score and result as Wilson wins first title

Jak Jones vs Kyren Wilson LIVE: World Snooker Championship final score and result as Wilson wins first title - Jak Jones battled back but eventually fell short as Kyren Wilson won the final at the Crucible and claimed his first world title

2024-05-02T10:42:31Z

Lando Norris: Son of a millionaire who has the world at his feet after defying bullies

Despite few parallels in their respective sons’ routes into Formula One, Anthony Hamilton knew exactly how Lando Norris’s father was feeling on Sunday night. As the 24-year-old passed the chequered flag in Miami, Hamilton sent his fellow proud parent a text to share in the “beautiful” moment for the family. Hamilton juggled multiple jobs to help ge...

2024-05-07T08:20:14Z