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Megan Bonar BBC Scotland News Watch: Moment houses set alight in overnight firebomb attacks A feud between rival criminal gangs in Glasgow and Edinburgh has resulted in a series of assaults, shootings and firebombings in recent months. A number of properties were set alight in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas in March before the attacks…
Julian McMahon, the actor known for his starring roles in “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed,” has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 56. In a statement to CBS News, his wife, Kelly McMahon, said he died peacefully this week “after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.” “Julian loved life. He loved his family. He…
HONG KONG: Typhoon signal No. 1 will remain in force the whole day on Saturday (July 5), the Hong Kong Observatory has said, adding that the chance of issuing higher tropical cyclone warning signals is rather low. At 6.45am on Saturday (July 5), the forecaster issued a “very hot weather” alert, warning that the local…
China and the European Union have largely finalised the “technical” part of negotiations towards resolving their electric vehicle (EV) tariff dispute, with the deal now hinging on “political will” from the European side, according to Chinese state-affiliated media. Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV, reported on Friday night that the…
NEED TO KNOW A mom in Australia is suing a hospital after her infant allegedly died following a nine-hour wait Melissa Nowland’s 7-month-old daughter Lexie Mae Nowland died in March 2022 The infant is believed to have died of sepsis meningitis A mom is suing a hospital, alleging negligence after her infant allegedly died following…
A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida’s Pinellas County, officials said Friday. St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 12:19 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Adam Poirrer said. Multiple units from the fire rescue team and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded and…
SHANGHAI (AP) — A giant 26-meter (85-foot) Lego figure named Dada welcomed visitors to the new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The resort, which opened Saturday, is the first in China. It is one of 11 parks across the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks. Among the main attractions is Miniland, which replicates…
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo on Saturday appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the U.S. pontiff’s first public move to confront an issue that has damaged the global Church’s credibility. Thibault Verny, 59, will be president of the Pontifical Commission for…
INCHEON, South Korea — Hong Kong China qualified for its first men’s Rugby World Cup after beating host South Korea 70-22 to win the Asia Championship on Saturday. Hong Kong China is only the second Asian nation after Japan to reach the World Cup in tournament history. It booked a spot in the 2027 tournament…
SHANGHAI (AP) — A giant 26-meter (85-foot) Lego figure named Dada welcomed visitors to the new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The resort, which opened Saturday, is the first in China. It is one of 11 parks across the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks. Among the main attractions is Miniland, which replicates…