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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner sends chilling warning to UK police who want to put him on trial

Met Police detectives have reportedly been building a file of evidence for the Crown Prosecution Service on suspected abduction and murder, with suggestions they can gather a strong enough case for the CPS to authorise charges

How Delhi's vintage cars vanished quietly, taking their heritage along

How Delhis vintage cars vanished quietly taking their heritage along

M5 traffic: Drivers face chaos as serious crash 'involving fuel tanker' causes major diesel spill

Motorists are being warned of hours-long delays on a major motorway following a serious collision and large diesel spill.The M5 in Somerset is closed southbound between J22 (Burnham on Sea) and J23 (Puriton) after an accident involving a heavy goods vehicle and a car.National Highways reports that a large diesel spill and nearside barrier damage have been confirmed as a result of the accident.Drivers are currently facing long delays of more than two hours, while normal traffic conditions are not...

कूड़ा कांड: कांग्रेस नेता के घर के बाहर सफाई कर्मचारियों ने लगाया कचरे का अंबार, टैक्स विवाद में अनोखा विरोध 

Remains of US airman missing since second world war laid to rest in Florida

Robert Cyr Jr, a US navy airman, had gone missing in 1944 when his seaplane crashed in the Segond channelThe remains of a US military aviator who went missing after his crew crashed during the second world war were recovered and identified through DNA analysis and his family recently laid him to rest in Florida, according to officials.US navy airman Robert Cyr Jr’s burial in Clearwater, Florida, brought to an end a decades-long saga that began on 22 January 1944, when he and eight fellow crewmat...

Sad reason why tear-shaped stickers are appearing on bins across the UK

Philip de Mouilpied's family were devastated when the Stockport dad of three took his own life in October – but channelled their grief into launching the Bin Silence Foundation, selling wheelie bin stickers to raise money for mental health charities

सिद्धार्थनगर: आंधी में तिनके की तरह टूटी 32 लाख की पानी टंकी, हवा में लटका ऊपरी हिस्सा

Motorist drove into crowd 'at 60mph', killing two and injuring many more in Germany 'after an argument', witnesses say

Motorist drove into crowd 'at 60mph', killing two and injuring many more in Germany 'after an argument', witnesses sayBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:36, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 09:37, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26

Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site.The blast occurred in the city of Changsha in Hunan province on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua said. China Daily said the plant was operated by the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing...

Man dies after gunmen open fire on Brixton 'barbecue party' - as police launch murder probe and urgent hunt for shooters

Man dies after gunmen open fire on Brixton 'barbecue party' - as police launch murder probe and urgent hunt for shootersBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:16, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 09:21, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

'He's here with me' - WW2 veteran proudly wears twin brother's medals in deeply emotional tribute on Dutch Liberation Day

A World War 2 veteran broke down in tears as he paid a deeply emotional tribute to his late brother live on GB News.Paul Terry, 100, proudly wore his twin brother's medals as has travelled to the Netherlands to celebrate Dutch Liberation Day.Some 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets today to celebrate the country's liberation from the Nazis.Speaking to GB News' Will Godley, Mr Terry who fought in Holland during Operation Market Garden, explained why he was wearing his brother's med...

Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Bengal upset, recalls Mamata Banerjee's alleged 'assault'

Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Bengal upset recalls Mamata Banerjees alleged assault

'Ideal husband' who killed his Miss Switzerland finalist wife and then tried to destroy the body in a blender 'lied that she attacked him with a knife and had a history of domestic violence'

'Ideal husband' who killed his Miss Switzerland finalist wife and then tried to destroy the body in a blender 'lied that she attacked him with a knife and had a history of domestic violence'By ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:16, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 09:19, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Delhi court allows confiscation of assets linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Alleged to be a middleman in defence deals, he is accused of routing large sums through overseas shell companies and investing in properties in the UAE and the UK between 2009 and 2016.| India News

Plane crashes into airport passenger bridge as tourists hear terrifying noise

Dramatic footage showed the China Eastern Airlines plane smashing into the passenger boarding bridge and causing a large chunk of it to fall off as it landed in Shanghai

Brixton shooting: Murder probe launched as man dies following drive-by BBQ attack

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Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting

Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJess WarrenLondonRory Bibb/BBCThe shooting happened on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, in the early hours on SaturdayA murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a drive-by shooting in south London.Police were called to Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, at 01:14 BST on Saturday following reports that multiple shots had been fired.Keanu Taylor, 25, was taken to hospital where he died, the Met...

Manchester Airport closes for three hours after car being chased by police crashes outside terminal

Passengers arriving for flights at Manchester Airport in the early hours of this morning faced disruption for three hours after the upper forecourt drop-off zone of terminal two was shut to the public.

Indian pilots demand further probe of last year's Air India crash

An Indian pilot group has submitted a letter to the aviation ministry suggesting that electrical failure, and not pilot action, could have caused the deadly Air India crash last year. The submission by the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), which has more than 5,000 members, comes ahead of the expected final report into the crash of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025. As required by international law, India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation...

Abu Dhabi Police urge pedestrians to use designated crossings for safety

Abu Dhabi Police have urged pedestrians to use designated bridges, tunnels and crossings to ensure their safety and reduce road accidents.The call forms part of the GCC Traffic Week 2026 themed “I Cross Safely”, aligned with the strategic priority of smart road safety and the goal of anticipating the future for sustainable traffic safety.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Police warned that crossing roads from undesignated areas is a dangerous beh...