Firefighters said the wooden clubhouse building was fully engulfed by flames when they arrived.

Picturesque cricket clubhouse destroyed by fire

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Two Austrian mountaineers have died while attempting to summit a 2,500-meter (8,200-foot) peak in Italy's Julian Alps, the mountain rescue service of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region bordering Austria said Thursday.Missing since Wednesday, the two men were both Alpine rescuers from the southern Austrian city of Villach close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders, the rescue service said on Facebook. Family members awaiting their return tried to reach them by phone but their calls went unanswered.They were scaling the "Cima di Riofreddo," whose peak culminates at more than 2,500 meters, when they fell either because of a mistake or a possible...

Bodies of mountaineers found dangling from climbing ropes near peak

Red Lodge, MT

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A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

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Footage showing a motorist bumping into a lion in South Africa’s Kruger National Park has enraged social-media viewers.
“What a selfish inconsiderate idiot!” Lion Lovers exclaimed Friday via X, calling on the park to ban the motorist. “It’s a disgrace that people behave like this.”
The incident occurred during a traffic jam caused by lions walking on a highway. These “lion jams” typically attract crowds of tourists eager to view and photograph the animals – but usually in a respectable manner.

What a selfish inconsiderate idiot!!@SANParksKNP have you seen this, this person should not be allowed in any national park, no respect shown,...

Impatient tourist bumps lion with vehicle; footage sparks outrage

New York City, NY

Kourtney Kardashian received lukewarm feedback as she channeled her inner grunge girl while enjoying an NYC outing with husband Travis Barker. In September 2022, the 45-year-old reality star strolled the Big Apple’s streets with her Blink 182 drummer husband, doing so as the couple made headlines for pausing IVF treatments.

Kourtney Kardashian ‘Looks Ridiculous’ Walking Streets In T-Shirt & Thigh-Highs

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What Are The White Trails Planes Leave Behind? The Damning Science Of Contrails

Three presidential jets are grounded in Paris following a long-running business disagreement.

France seizes three Nigerian jets for Chinese firm

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Oklahoma State

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While the southwestern state of Oklahoma evokes images of vast prairies and perhaps the occasional tornado, there are more landscapes to explore than one might think. From an underrated state park with unbeatable scenery in the northeastern part of the state to hiking trails near dinosaur tracks in the western part, this unique state has plenty to see for outdoor lovers. Oklahoma sightseeing also often comes with campgrounds and fun for the whole family, too.

Dig For Crystals In A Stunning Salt Plain In Oklahoma's Most Unique State Park

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

Yosemite National Park, CA

Most people go to national parks to see and explore the gorgeous landscapes, hoping to spy on wildlife from a safe distance. Yosemite National Park visitors have been witness to a new phenomenon that's left many doing a double take. Only a few years ago, toilet paper was the hottest...

Park officials share shameful photos of waste piles overlooking majestic scenery in national park: 'Sadly I see this all too often'

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

A man who died following an altercation has now been named by police. Suffolk Police was called to reports of an assault on the Felixstowe seafront promenade by Undercliff Road West on Saturday at 21:20 BST. The next day they were called to a property in Carr Road where where...

Man, 25, found dead in property named by police

Two men are arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug following the discovery.

Drugs arrests after woman found dead

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Nadeem Hussain, from Wakefield, abused two girls over a lengthy period of time, police say.

Rapist who groomed teenagers jailed for 21 years

Police say the incident took place in the New Walk area of York in the early hours of this morning.

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

Staff from an animal sanctuary have rescued a cat and six kittens abandoned without water on the hottest day of the year so far. Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, said the animals were found nearby on Sawyers Hall Lane on Monday at about midday when the temperature had reached 32C (90F).

Kittens 'dumped' in box on hottest day of the year

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'Trails of destruction' left in the Lakes

A water company says campers are causing damage by leaving litter and cutting down young...

'Trails of destruction' left in the Lakes

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