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Bowls playing ‘drug mule’ pensioner, 80, under house arrest as he's freed from Chile jail

EXCLUSIVE: Bowls playing ‘drug mule’ pensioner, 80, under house arrest as he's freed from Chile jailBritish pensioner William Eastment has been released from a Chilean prison on health grounds and placed under house arrest as he awaits his fate over alleged drug trafficking chargesNewsChristopher Bucktin United States Editor14:48, 21 Apr 2026Updated 14:52, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesWilliam Eastment on the bowls green — the retired mechanic now accused of acting as an international drug mule(I...

Ritzy Bay Area town torn apart after teacher's daughter, 16, killed four friends in high-speed crash... then she posted a TikTok video that poured fuel on the flames

Ritzy Bay Area town torn apart after teacher's daughter, 16, killed four friends in high-speed crash... then she posted a TikTok video that poured fuel on the flamesBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:37, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 14:46, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Karnataka’s Haveri town; man arrested

The accused has been referred to the Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences for assessment and treatment.

Trail of destruction left after suspected freak TORNADO rips through Aussie city

Trail of destruction left after suspected freak TORNADO rips through Aussie cityA storm hit Bunbury overnightIt could be classified as a tornadoREAD MORE: Fury over Bureau of Meteorology's 'rubbish' forecastsBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:38, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 14:38, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack

Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attackJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCA 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to arson not endangering life after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London on Saturday night.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get...

Hiker identified, popular trail closed after deadly fall at Utah's Zion National Park

A Texas man who died after falling from one of Zion National Park’s most famous and challenging trails was identified as Gilberto Ramos, 68, of Laredo, the National Park Service announced Monday.The fatal fall happened Friday, April 17, at about 2 p.m. local time in Utah, when park officials received reports that a hiker had fallen from the chained section of the Angels Landing trail, a steep and heavily visited route known for its narrow ridge line and sheer dropoffs.Park rangers and local law...

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'The damage done is deep': West Ham supporters' damning response to Karren Brady exit

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US updates travel advisory for Caribbean country, cites crime and terrorism concerns

→ The State Department updated a travel advisory warning Americans to reconsider visiting a Caribbean destination amid crime and terrorism concerns.→ A popular European city proposed a nightly tourist tax aimed at raising millions to address overtourism.→ What was once a go-to cheap escape is now raising eyebrows for reasons beyond price.→ A viral incident showed airport lounge passengers hoarding food and leaving messes amid overcrowding issues.→ An airline debuted bunk-style sleeping pods with...

King praises ‘fantastic’ design for Queen Elizabeth II memorial

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Queen Rania Meets with Jordanian Entrepreneurs and Visits Ezwitti Initiative in Amman

Media Taxonomy Menu Media Center All Press Releases Interviews Speeches Blog & Op-eds In the Press Media Center All Press Releases Interviews Speeches Blog & Op-eds In the Press Media Taxonomy Menu Media Center All Press Releases Interviews Speeches Blog & Op-eds In the Press Media Center All Press Releases Interviews Speeches Blog & Op-eds In the Press Queen Rania Meets with Jordanian Entrepreneurs and Visits Ezwitti Initiative in Amman April 21, 2026 (Office of Her Majesty – Pr...

Police hunting two thieves who 'stole more than £4,000 from elderly woman after distracting her at cashpoint'

Police hunting two thieves who 'stole more than £4,000 from elderly woman after distracting her at cashpoint'By ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:17, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 14:21, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Raging Florida wildfires strand hundreds of Amtrak passengers

Multiple wildfires in northern Florida have disrupted Amtrak's rail service, impacting at least three train routes, the company says. Some passengers were stranded for more than 30 hours. Cristian Benavides reports.

Man accused of murdering gay civil servant in alleyway in 1984 told girlfriend years later 'that's where we killed that bloke', court hears

Man accused of murdering gay civil servant in alleyway in 1984 told girlfriend years later 'that's where we killed that bloke', court hearsGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By FREYA BARNES, NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:20, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 14:20, 21 April 2026 e-mail

UK weather maps show 26C heat surge as 74 counties face scorcher – full list

UK weather maps show 26C heat surge as 74 counties face scorcher – full listBrits could soon face scorching temperatures as high as 26C as weather forecasting maps reveal the mercury is set to surge - dozens of counties face 20C or aboveCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead14:15, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesMaximum possible temperatures (C) at 6pm on May 4(Image: WXCharts)Temperatures could soon rise to 26C in some parts of the UK, weather forecasting maps suggest.‌The data shows as man...

Indian man who lost wife, daughter in Air India crash faces deportation from UK

Indian man who lost wife daughter in Air India crash faces deportation from UK

Karachi Police Arrest Gang Behind Korangi-Shah Faisal Bridge Robbery

PakistanKarachi Police Arrest Gang Behind Korangi-Shah Faisal Bridge RobberyBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026KARACHI: Karachi police made significant headway on Tuesday by arresting a gang of robbers who looted citizens by setting up a fake picket on the bridge connecting Korangi to Shah Faisal Colony. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi, Fida Hussain Janwari, confirmed the arrests, according to an ARY News report. SSP Janwari apprised the media that the police arrested five muggers and recover...

Pentagon reports boarding stateless tanker in Indian-Pacific

According to INDOPACOM, the US military will "pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks and interdict sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran"

Tragedy as three-year-old girl dies after being struck by ute

Tragedy as three-year-old girl dies after being struck by uteA ute struck a toddler in CabooltureThe three-year-old girl diedREAD MORE: Police investigate 'odd' detail after driver allegedly hit pedestriansBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:10, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 14:10, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments