Man ‘shot dead by his own cousin’ after drunken row about whose Mexican food was spicier
Story by Edward Easton A man was shot dead by his own cousin after a row over who had the hottest…
Day: August 31, 2026
Vladimir Putin’s war has almost cost Russia 1.5 million troops – nearly the entire population of Lancashire
Story by Chris Hughes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war has almost notched up 1.5 million casualties in more than four years since his full-scale invasion…
US strikes Iran for first time in weeks over plot to fire missiles towards Strait of Hormuz
Story by Tannur Anders The US has hit two Iranian launchers for the first time in weeks with several reportedly killed…
Massive ocean discovered beneath the Earth’s crust containing more water than on the surface
Story by Harry Fletcher It feels like there have been staggering science stories emerging every other day recently, all of which have blown…
Mum sentenced to death in Iran for taking photo of shop on fire during protests
Story by Ryan Prosser Mum sentenced to death in Iran for taking photo of shop on fire during protests ©Metro A…
Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president’s powers, ahead of…
Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition
London’s Notting Hill Carnival got underway on Sunday with revellers covered in oil and paint as the annual celebration of…
Cyprus ferry disaster survivors saw ‘panic’ and children drown as people ‘jumped into sea out of fear’
Story by Shannon Miller Survivors of the Cyprus ferry disaster have described the terrifying moment they scrambled to escape as the vessel overturned,…
Horror as pregnant influencer dies after being ‘kidnapped, tied to a tree and set on fire’
Story by Charlie Bradley A pregnant influencer has died nearly two months after she was allegedly kidnapped, brutally assaulted, tied to…
Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
Story by Via AP news wire The death toll in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet climbed past 900 Monday…