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Hiker killed as volcano erupts on Sicilian island of Stromboli
A hiker was killed after glowing lapilli and lava was spewed into the air, started a series of fires on the Sicilian island.
Royal Marines seize supertanker bound for Assad’s ‘murderous regime’
The first marines onto the vessel descended on ropes from a Wildcat helicopter, while others were in rigid inflatable boats.
Chief inspector of constabulary warns public safety at risk from increasing strain on police forces
There has been a 19% drop in police funding under Conservative governments since 2010/11.
Man stabbed to death in broad daylight becomes the 72nd murder in London this year
The victim suffered multiple knife wounds during a frenzied attack in Battersea, south London.
Amsterdam proposes “fundamental” changes to to red light district
The city said in a statement that the mayor, Femke Halsema, will discuss with sex workers and residents four options for the neighbourhood’s future.
Tommy Robinson arrives at Old Bailey to face contempt of court charges
Addressing a number of supporters from a platform outside court, he referred to “the mainstream media” and said: “It’s not me on trial today, it’s your freedom as journalists.
Hunt backs the hunt, saying the activity is “part of our heritage”
Jeremy Hunt has raised the prospect of repealing the ban on fox hunting. We look at some key questions about the ban.
Nasa names centre after woman who was unsung heroine of moon landings
A Nasa facility in West Virginia has been renamed in honour of a native of the state whose calculations helped put men on the moon 50 years ago. Katherine Johnson was portrayed in the film Hidden Figures and is now 100 years old. She did not attend Tuesday’s ceremony in Fairmont but was represented by two of her daughters, Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore. https://twitter.com/WomenNASA/status/1146056151471144962 https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1146107238655901699 News outlets report elected officials, the Nasa administrator and a former astronaut were at...
Network Rail ‘shocked and distressed’ after two workers killed by train
Network Rail is facing demands for answers after two workers were killed by a train on a section of track in south Wales. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said there will be an investigation into how the fatal crash happened on Wednesday morning near Port Talbot. A third casualty was treated for shock at the scene but was uninjured. British Transport Police (BTP) said it was too early to confirm whether the section of railway between Pyle and Port Talbot was...