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United Kingdom

London jogger pushes woman into path of bus

Video released by the UK's Metropolitan Police shows the moment a London jogger pushed a woman into the path of an oncoming bus.

World News

This website can tell you if hackers have your password

If your password appears on 'Have I Been Pwned', you should change it immediately.

Russia

Putin goes fishing: How was the Russian president's catch?

The Kremlin has released video of Russian President Vladimir Putin taking part in a three-day fishing trip in southern Siberia.

United Kingdom

David Cameron pictured with Corbyn supporter at music festival

A festivalgoer with a 'Corbyn' jacket snapped a photograph with former UK prime minister David Cameron at Wilderness Festival.

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Italy

Italian firefighters arrested on suspicion of arson

Fifteen volunteer firefighters were today (August 7) arrested in Sicily for allegedly starting fires to earn commission from putting them out.

USA

Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California

The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses.

France

Woman made to pay pool cleaning fees after swimming in burkini

The owner of a private residence asked a woman to pay 490 euros to disinfect the communal pool after she swam in a burkini.

Israel

Thousands march in Jerusalem's 16th Gay Pride Parade

LIVE: Jerusalem's 16th Gay Pride Parade

Italy

Where does your ice cream come from?

This summer holiday you will surely be indulging in an ice cream or two, but did you ever stop to wonder where your sweet treat came from?

USA

US company offers employees microchip implants

A vending machine company in Wisconsin has offered its employees the chance to have a microchip implanted in their hand.

World News

Earth Overshoot Day: The planet is in energy debt from today

August 2, 2017, is Earth Overshoot Day, the day on which mankind has consumed more natural resources than the planet can renew throughout the whole of the year.

United Kingdom

Seven Welsh priests walk into a bar and get mistaken for a stag party

A group of Roman Catholic priests were refused service at a Welsh pub on after staff mistook them for a stag party in fancy dress.

Russia

Moscow court shootout leaves three dead and five injured

Three people on their way to stand trial at a Moscow court were shot dead as they tried to escape.

World News

What are the toughest ultramarathons in the world?

The Bolivian Skyrace is billed as one of the world's most difficult races. Which other races can runners use to test their endurance?

Switzerland

'World's longest' pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Switzerland

The longest suspension bridge in the world was inaugurated yesterday in Randa, Switzerland.

USA

Woman calls 911 with boa constrictor 'stuck to her face'

Audio has been released of the moment a US woman called the emergency services because she had a boa constrictor "stuck to her face".

Bahrain

Arab nations offer dialogue if Qatar 'shows willingness' to fight terrorism

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain said they are ready for a dialogue with Qatar if it shows a willingness to fight terrorism.

Kenya

Gunmen storm Kenyan Deputy President Ruto's home

Unidentified gunmen have attacked the home of Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto in the western town of Eldoret.

Germany

Honest passerby hands in 22 gold bars found under a tree

An individual handed over a briefcase containing 22 gold bars and €3,500 to Berlin police after finding it under a tree in the city's Neukölln district.

United Kingdom

Burglar foiled by police after driving into heavy traffic

A burglar made an unsuccessful attempt at a getaway after he became stuck in traffic near Birmingham.

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