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China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, marking the first such launch in decades. The Chinese defence ministry announced that the missile, carrying a dummy nuclear warhead, was launched by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force at 8.44am Beijing time on Wednesday.The ICBM "accurately landed in the predetermined sea area", according to the ministry. This test is believed to be China's first publicly announced ICBM launch into international waters since 1980.The defence ministry described the […]

Tui passengers on a luxury cruise felt like “prisoners” trapped on board when the ship failed to dock at many of its locations.The Rhine Gems cruise was scheduled to visit eight cities over eight days in Germany, Switzerland, and France, however, a broken propeller had other ideas.Customers - who spent £2,000 on their tickets - are now demanding a refund after they only spent time in Germany, with the other two destinations cancelled due to issues with the ship. The […]

The decision to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035 has been slammed by Italy's industry minister after he issued a stark warning.Adolfo Urso, a member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, claims the ban has already created a "grave crisis" for European carmakers.The minister argues that the EU's Green Deal roadmap has exposed its contradictions, citing a collapse in the European electric vehicle market.Urso warns that hundreds of thousands of […]

Tesco has unveiled a new “ominous” security robot that will help detect the presence of thieves, in a bid to tackle the rising wave of shoplifting offences in the UK.The device, which some have said resembles a Dalek from Doctor Who, will shout at intruders in an “angry Northern Irish accent”.Labelled as the “Ultimate Deterrent”, the machine can detect thieves due to its 360-degree camera and will alert store managers within 47 seconds. The robots, known as PID360 devices, were […]

Hundreds of miles of US coast are under threat from a mammoth storm surge as the US braces for 160mph Hurricane Helene.A major tropical assault threatens to bulldoze eastern states ahead of the weekend, prompting a state of emergency.Helene ­– last night upgraded to a Tropical Storm off the coast of Florida –would be the eighth of the season and could be one of the strongest.The hurricane follows on from Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto and Gordon, and has sparked […]

A British father-of-three has died after being "struck with a vodka bottle" during a stag do in Prague. David 'Dai' Richards, 31, from Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, passed away on Saturday following an incident in the Czech capital the night before.His family described it as a "blind attack", with the provisional cause of death given as blunt force trauma. Richards leaves behind his partner, Jola Simms, and their three young children: Aurora, four, Bear, two, and Vienna, one.The tragedy […]

Aldi is set to bewitch shoppers this Halloween with an array of spooky sweets and treats, available in a matter of days on September 29. The budget-friendly supermarket chain has unveiled a selection of confectionery, perfect for trick-or-treaters and Halloween party hosts alike.From creepy chocolate mice to gummy body parts, Aldi's offerings cater to all tastes and budgets. New additions join returning favourites, ensuring a ghoulishly good time for sweet-toothed customers.With prices starting as low as 49p, Aldi continues to […]

Pub landlord Katie Stewart hit out at the Labour party amid rumours that the Government could reduce pub opening hours, raging: "Go away and leave us alone."Keir Starmer has firmly rejected the speculation, labelling them as "nonsense," but the headlines have left pub owners concerned after having already been subjected to the outdoor smoking ban. Liverpool pub owner Katie Stewart strongly criticised the idea that pubs should shut at 10pm. She told GB News: "This is going to generate so […]

Government-led negotiations on an international treaty governing how the world should deal with future pandemics made “significant progress” during the latest round of discussions at the World Health Organisation (WHO) last week. After two years of negotiations, advancements were made on a draft agreement and a commitment by all parties to sustain momentum towards a pandemic agreement. The ‘pandemic agreement’, also referred to as a ‘pandemic accord’ or ‘pandemic treaty’, contains a series of measures on how the world should […]