A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

A former wrestler has swapped headlocks and takedowns for weddings and baptisms after being ordained at Canterbury Cathedral. The Rev Steven Horne, 43, from Ashford, is among a new cohort of deacons and priests ordained by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover last month. He told BBC...

Former wrestler swaps headlocks for priesthood

The bodies of a couple who set off on a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean have been found on a washed-up life raft almost six weeks after they were last seen. Briton Sarah Packwood and her Canadian husband Brett Clibbery are thought to have abandoned their yacht and perished before washing up on Sable Island near Nova Scotia in Canada on 12 July.

Couple found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

A contestant on a US survival reality show killed and ate a protected bird in New Zealand while filming the series, according to local media reports. The show called Race to Survive, sees contestants largely having to hunt their own food. It filmed its second season in New Zealand. The...

TV contestant killed and ate protected bird - NZ media

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A convicted South African murderer who shot dead dozens of black men during apartheid has told the BBC the police sanctioned his violence. Louis van Schoor says others should share the blame for the killings he carried out as a security guard. But in talking to BBC Africa Eye over the past four years, he has also let slip horrifying details that raise serious questions about his early release from prison.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Two men have been arrested after a person was raped in a cemetery in the early hours of Sunday. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at about 01:50 BST in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough. Officers said two men, 18 and 21, were arrested shortly after the incident on...

Two held after 'terrifying' rape in cemetery

Members of the public have been urged not to approach Gary Rootham and to call 999 if they see him.

Escaped prisoner sparks police hunt

A council has said two members of school staff have been removed from their posts.

School staff suspended as investigation launched

Lillie Morgan-Roller, four, and Rubie Morgan-Roller, nine, died in the crash on Sunday.

Mum, dad and daughters, 4 and 9, among crash dead

Lewis Daines is fundraising to support his wife and three children.

Father of three fundraising after cancer diagnosis

Watch the best shots from day four of The Open featuring Jeung-hun Wang and Xander Schauffele at Royal Troon. Available to UK users only.

'That is phenomenal!' - Wang & Schauffele shine in day four best shots

Police say a 23-year-old man has been arrested following the incident in Ross-on-Wye.

Man arrested on suspicion of raping woman

Coastguards say the River Aln estuary at Alnmouth is fast flowing and quicksand could form.

Quicksand warning as river changes course

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

Four dead after car crashes into tree

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Three people have been arrested after a 10-year-old girl was bitten by an unregistered XL Bully dog and needed hospital treatment for her injuries. The attack happened at about 10:15 BST on Monday at Belvedere in Balby, Doncaster, according to South Yorkshire Police. The dog, from a neighbouring property, "aggressively...

Girl, 10, bitten by XL Bully as she plays in garden

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Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Two people have died and a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving two cars. Northamptonshire Police said a Ford Fiesta and a Ford Puma collided on the A45, between the junction for Raunds and the A14 at Thrapston, at 11:45 BST on Saturday. A man...

Two die and woman seriously injured in car crash

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First Elizabeth line tunnels see 4G and 5G coverage

Tunnels between Liverpool Street and Paddington now have 4G and 5G mobile coverage. TfL...

First Elizabeth line tunnels see 4G and 5G coverage

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