A woman was fatally stabbed in Hayes, west London, and a man in his 20s was also found injured at the scene. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital with injuries.
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Police were called to a property on Uxbridge Road around 08:00 BST on Sunday.
A 24-year-old woman was found stabbed and later died at the scene.
A man in his 20s was also found injured outside the property.
A 44-year-old man matching the suspect’s description was arrested nearby.
The arrested man had injuries thought to be from jumping out of a window.
Police do not believe there is any further threat to the public.
The police are asking for information from anyone who saw or knows anything.
There will be an increased police presence in the area for the next few days.
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Qatar’s former leader, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at 74. He led Qatar for 18 years, growing its energy business, creating the Al Jazeera news network, and increasing its international influence. He gave power to his son in 2013.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was known as Qatar’s Father Emir.
He ruled Qatar for 18 years.
He expanded Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.
He founded the Al Jazeera television network.
His leadership raised Qatar’s profile globally.
In 2013, he chose to step down voluntarily.
His son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, became the new Emir.
Sheikh Hamad died at the age of 74.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he has proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a government reshuffle. This change aims to support a new political strategy and will also involve adjustments in law enforcement leadership.
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President Zelensky proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Zelensky thanked Svyrydenko for her work and offered her a new role with a key partner.
The government reshuffle is intended to implement an updated political strategy.
Svyrydenko became Prime Minister in July 2025.
Possible successors include Denys Shmyhal (former Prime Minister and current Energy Minister), Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and Serhiy Koretskyi, head of Naftogaz (state energy company).
Changes will also occur in the leadership of law enforcement agencies.
Ukrainian law requires parliamentary approval for the Prime Minister's resignation, which also means the entire government resigns.
Opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak suggested Svyrydenko might become ambassador to the United States.
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British police arrested a 28-year-old man in northern England linked to the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe, found dead at her home in southwest England. Police said the attack is not believed to be related to terrorism, and they do not see a public safety risk.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former UK lawmaker and TV contestant, was found dead at her rural home in Haytor on Thursday.
A new suspect, 28 years old, was arrested in South Yorkshire, about 200 miles from the crime scene.
A previously arrested 26-year-old man near the attack site was released and is no longer being investigated.
Police believe Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30 pm on Wednesday.
Counterterrorism officers helped with the recent arrest, but police say the case is not terrorism-related.
Widdecombe was a member of the Reform UK party and had been active in politics for decades.
Security for UK politicians has increased after past murders of two serving members of parliament.
Political leaders expressed shock and sympathy for Widdecombe’s family following her death.
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Tropical Storm Bavi hit eastern China, causing heavy rain and strong winds after authorities evacuated nearly two million people. The storm damaged trees, flooded streets, and disrupted many flights and train services in the area.
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Bavi was originally a typhoon but weakened to a tropical storm before hitting eastern China.
It made landfall near Yuhuan city in Zhejiang province just before midnight on Saturday.
Nearly two million people were evacuated due to the storm.
The storm is about the size of France and caused over 1,300 trees to fall in Yueqing city.
Floodwaters rose high enough to cover about half the height of a car tire.
Winds reached 101 kilometers per hour (63 miles per hour).
Major transport hubs in Hangzhou and Shanghai canceled hundreds of flights and thousands of train trips.
Bavi moved northwest into Anhui province and was expected to head toward the Yellow Sea by Tuesday.
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Two men have been charged after a man's body was found inside a suitcase in a wooded area in Kent, England. Police first went to an apartment in Wandsworth, London, and later found the body in Borstal woods.
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Joshua Miller, 32, was charged with murder and preventing an unlawful burial.
Jamie Cooper, 27, was charged with preventing an unlawful burial.
Police were called to Kingfisher Court in Wandsworth at 10:55 p.m. on Thursday.
No one was found at the apartment, but police suspected someone was harmed there.
The body was discovered the next day in woods in Borstal, Kent.
The victim and the two men charged were known to each other.
Both men are in custody and will appear in court on Monday.
Police have not formally identified the man but have informed his family.
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Polynesian ancestors paused their eastward ocean voyages for about 1,700 years after settling Samoa and Tonga. New research shows that severe droughts from about 850 to 1200 AD may have pushed them to start exploring and settling distant Pacific islands again.
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Polynesians first reached Samoa and Tonga around 3,000 years ago and then stopped moving farther east for 1,700 years.
Between 900 and 1100 AD, they resumed large migrations, reaching Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island.
These voyages were made in large double-hulled sailing canoes.
Evidence of sweet potatoes in Pacific islands suggests contact with the Americas.
The "long pause" period coincided with a major dry spell in the southwest tropical Pacific.
Scientists studied hydrogen isotopes in ancient mud to measure past rainfall levels.
The drought during this time was the driest in the last 2,000 years and happened when island populations were growing.
Limited fresh water likely made island life harder, encouraging Polynesians to explore and settle new islands.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps shared a video showing missile launches from their naval forces. These missile strikes were reportedly in response to recent attacks by the United States. Tensions between the US and Iran have been rising near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway, causing it to close and leading to more attacks on both sides.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps released a video of missile launches by their navy.
The missile strikes were described as retaliation against US attacks.
The incidents occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
US-Iran relations have worsened recently due to these clashes.
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed because of rising tensions.
Both the US and Iran have exchanged military strikes in this area.
The situation increases risks for international shipping and regional stability.
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A parasitic fly called the new world screwworm is infecting wildlife and livestock in Central America and has recently appeared in the southern United States. Efforts to control the fly include releasing millions of sterile flies to reduce its population, but the fly has now become established in wild animals, making eradication harder and slower.
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The new world screwworm fly causes wounds by laying eggs on animals, leading to infections.
Cameras in Central American forests found many wild animals, like jaguars and deer, infected with screwworm.
The fly has spread far into forest areas, becoming common in wildlife away from cattle.
In the US, screwworm has been found mostly in Texas and once in New Mexico, but only in livestock and pets so far.
The US and Mexico release sterile flies that cannot reproduce to reduce screwworm numbers.
Experts say 100 million sterile flies are released now, but about 500 million are needed to fully erase the fly from the region.
New methods are being developed, such as breeding only sterile males and better fly traps, but these need more time.
Illegal cattle movement across borders helps spread screwworm, and controlling this could reduce the fly’s spread more effectively.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, died at age 74. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and led major changes in the country’s economy, society, and global standing.
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Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar for 18 years, from 1995 to 2013.
During his rule, Qatar’s economy grew more than 24 times larger.
He developed Qatar into one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Under his leadership, Qatar started exporting LNG in 1996 and became the world’s largest LNG exporter by 2006.
He helped create Qatar’s permanent constitution and launched a long-term plan called Qatar National Vision 2030 to build a knowledge-based economy and sustainable development.
Sheikh Hamad was educated at the British Royal Military Academy and held a high military rank before becoming Emir.
He ended government censorship of the press in 1995 and started the Al Jazeera Media Network in 1996, which grew into a major global news outlet.
He transferred power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in 2013.
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Marine Le Pen, a French far-right leader, was allowed to run in the next French presidential election despite being convicted of embezzlement. Meanwhile, Iran held a long funeral for its late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi helped their teams reach the World Cup semi-finals.
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Marine Le Pen was cleared by a French appeals court to run for president despite her embezzlement conviction.
Iran conducted several days of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A banner showing U.S. President Donald Trump was displayed during the Iranian funeral ceremonies.
Wildfires in southern Spain's Almeria province killed at least 12 people.
France experienced a severe heatwave causing drought and threatening the Tour de France cycling race.
The San Fermín festival began in Pamplona, Spain, with traditional celebrations.
Kylian Mbappé scored in France's World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco near Boston.
Lionel Messi was celebrated by Argentina's team after their World Cup victory over Egypt in Atlanta.
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A black Labrador named Tokyo was rescued from Ben Nevis after becoming very sick, likely from eating discarded cannabis found on the trail. The dog was carried down the mountain by the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and fully recovered after vet treatment.
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Tokyo, a black Labrador, collapsed while hiking halfway up Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain.
The dog's owner, Christina Bluhme, said Tokyo lost the use of her legs and was unconscious at times.
Rescue workers stretchered Tokyo down from the 1,345-meter peak to a vet in Fort William.
Vets believe Tokyo became ill after eating cannabis left on the mountain trail.
Tokyo made a full recovery by the next day after veterinary care.
The rescue team thanked the vet clinic and the owner for updates and praised everyone’s efforts.
The dog's owner warned other pet owners to watch out for discarded drugs or toxic items in nature.
The rescue team expressed relief that Tokyo recovered from what they called a critical illness.
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Police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP, and have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Authorities have stated there is no evidence the killing was related to politics and are not searching for anyone else.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former member of the UK Conservative Party, has died.
Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, connected to her death.
The police do not believe the death was motivated by politics.
Authorities are not looking for any other suspects in this case.
Further information about the investigation will be shared later.
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US rapper Pitbull set a new Guinness World Record in London for the largest group of people wearing bald caps at one event. This was the first time this specific record was achieved.
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The record was for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
The event took place in London.
Pitbull, a US rapper, led the record-setting event.
This was the first Guinness World Record created for this particular category.
The event was public and organized to break the record.
The achievement was officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
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Police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found injured at her home in Devon. A 28-year-old man was arrested, and authorities said there is no sign the killing was related to politics or terrorism.
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Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found seriously injured at her home in Haytor, Devon.
A 28-year-old white British man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on suspicion of murder.
Police said there is no evidence the killing was politically motivated.
Authorities do not believe the attack is linked to terrorism.
No one else is being sought in connection with the case.
Officers say there is no threat to the wider public.
The arrest involved Counter Terrorism Police North East and South Yorkshire Police.
Police are still open to considering different motives while investigating.
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris will close early at 4 pm on the weekend due to a heatwave affecting France. This is the third heatwave France has experienced since May.
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The Eiffel Tower will close early at 4 pm (1400 GMT) on the weekend.
The early closure is an exceptional measure.
France is experiencing its third heatwave since May.
The Eiffel Tower is made of latticed steel.
The heatwave affects Paris and other parts of France.
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A woman named Jackie Bloor noticed a spot on her face that she thought was a harmless pimple but later found out it was basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer. After having it removed and diagnosed, she shared her experience to encourage others to get unusual skin marks checked by a doctor.
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Jackie Bloor first saw the spot during her second pregnancy, and it looked like a milia, a harmless skin cyst.
The spot started to bleed and did not heal, which made her worried.
A private consultation suggested the spot was basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common skin cancer.
BCC happens when sun or tanning bed UV rays damage skin cells, causing them to grow uncontrollably.
BCC grows slowly but can cause serious damage if untreated by growing deeper into the skin.
Bloor had the spot removed with local anesthesia and recovered with just a small scar.
Early signs of BCC include shiny bumps, sores that don’t heal, red patches, or waxy marks, usually on sun-exposed skin.
Bloor advises anyone with new or changing skin marks, especially those that bleed, to see a doctor promptly.
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A British couple was found badly burned and semi-conscious in a ravine after wildfires swept through Spain's Almeria province. The fires have killed at least 12 people, including 4 British citizens, and caused large-scale evacuations while firefighters work to control the flames.
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The British couple were hiking when caught in the wildfire and were found by Civil Guard officers near Bedar village.
They suffered severe burns on about 40% of their bodies and are in intensive care.
The wildfire has killed at least 12 people, including 4 Britons; identities have not been officially confirmed.
Around 6,600 hectares (16,300 acres) have burned in the Almeria province.
Nearly 1,500 people were evacuated; about 600 have been allowed to return home.
The fires started amid a heatwave with temperatures around 40°C (104°F) affecting Southern Europe.
Thousands of firefighters, military, and law enforcement officers, plus aircraft, are involved in fighting the blaze.
Climate change is causing hotter summers in Europe, increasing the risk and intensity of wildfires.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former ruler of Qatar, has died at age 74. He led Qatar from 1995 to 2013, helping the country grow economically and become a top exporter of natural gas before handing power to his son in 2013.
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at the age of 74.
The Amiri Diwan (Qatari ruler’s office) announced his death.
He ruled Qatar from 1995 until 2013.
During his rule, Qatar made big economic, social, and cultural progress.
Qatar became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas under his leadership.
He built many international partnerships to boost Qatar’s global standing.
In 2013, he passed power to his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
His handing over power was unusual for Gulf Arab rulers, as it was a voluntary abdication.
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A new exhibition called "LS Lowry: the Theatre of Life" will display 140 paintings by the artist LS Lowry, aiming to change how people see him. The show highlights his culture and variety beyond just industrial scenes, showing that he was more connected to society and the arts than many believed.
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The exhibition opens on 24 October and features 140 paintings by LS Lowry.
Lowry is known for painting working-class life in the industrial northwest of England in the early to mid-1900s.
The show challenges the idea that Lowry’s work was “naive and uncultured.”
Lowry attended art college and enjoyed the opera, theatre, and cinema.
He collected art, including works by other famous artists like the pre-Raphaelites and Lucien Freud.
The exhibition includes the rarely seen 1932 painting "A Football Match," shown publicly for the first time in nearly 85 years.
Lowry painted more than industrial scenes, also depicting leisure activities like seaside visits and festivals.
His famous painting "Going to the Match" was bought for £7.8 million in 2022 by the Lowry arts centre in Salford.
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