Dramatic photos, videos as Dubai sees heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Did cloud seeding lead to unprecedented floods in Dubai?
Supreme Court unanimously sets protections in forced job transfers
Toronto police say 'sensational' gold heist was an 'inside job'
Trump demands 5% cut from GOP candidates who use his 'name, image and likeness'
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Yahoo News/YouGov poll: Trump's slim lead over Biden evaporates as 1st criminal trial gets underway
Asked which candidate they would vote for “if Trump is convicted of a serious crime in the coming months,” just 36% of voters now say the former president — fewer than ever before.
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Boeing whistleblower tells Congress he 'was told effectively to shut up' as he voiced concerns. Here’s a timeline of the company’s latest problems.
"I'm not here today because I want to be here," Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour said at the beginning of his testimony. "I'm here because I felt compelled to come forward. … I have serious concerns.”
7 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Torrential rain wreaked havoc at Dubai's airport, with video showing a plane battling across a flooded runway
Videos show planes battling through flood waters at Dubai's airport after torrential rain brought operations to a standstill.
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2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
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2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
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Timeline: Key legal and electoral dates for Donald Trump
In order to make sense of Trump's often-overlapping election and court dates, we’ve put together a comprehensive timeline that is constantly being updated.
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Stoke-on-Trent to host its first comedy festival
The two-day festival gets under way in May and will feature a string of acts.
1 min read - SportsMiami Herald
Sports on TV: Thursday, April 18, 2024
See what’s airing on television today.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Drivers face delays after crash near Luton
Traffic has been backing up following the crash on Thursday morning.
- SportsBBC
World Championship 2024: Ronnie O'Sullivan drawn against Jackson Page in first round
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
1 min read - WorldBBC
GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest
Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022.
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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha who died aged 53
The Harry Potter actor describes his wife Samantha as his "favourite human" after she dies aged 53.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Portsmouth: Eastern Road partially shut after sewer bursts again
Eastern Road in Portsmouth was recently closed as part of a £1m Thames Water sewer repair project.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Climate change education needs review, say experts
Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'A real smash and grab'
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Real Madrid progressing from their Champions League quarter final against Manchester City was a "real smash and grab". "Real Madrid just didn't go away," Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
1 min read - USBBC
Columbia University president defends efforts to combat antisemitism
The Columbia University head faced lawmakers' questions as a free-speech debate rages about student protests.
3 min read - SportsBBC
'Arteta must stop season unravelling after Bayern defeat'
Arsenal came into the match against Bayern Munich with their season in danger of falling away. Mikel Arteta accepted before the game that most of his side had not been in this situation before and Bayern showed more know-how in the tie. The result means Arsenal are now winless in nine Champions League away matches from the quarter-finals onwards.
1 min read - SportsBBC
'Not being themselves in the second half will be the disappointing part'
Former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson believes the Gunners faded in the second half of their Champions League quarter-final second leg defeat by Bayern Munich while their opponents showed their European experience. Joshua Kimmich's fine header sealed the win as Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances to fight their way back into the tie. "Bayern showed real European know-how on how to get the job done," Upson told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
2 min read - WorldBBC
The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
8 min read - USBBC
Liberation Day 2024: Guernsey cavalcade route confirmed
More than 100 military vehicles, classic cars and tractors will be taking part in this year's event.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Everton manager Brian Sorensen signs new contract until 2026
Everton manager Brian Sorensen, whose contract was due to expire at the end of this season, commits for a further two years.
1 min read - WorldBBC
German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria
The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Overnight motorway closures to fix storm-hit sculpture
The sail sculpture, which stands between the carriageways of the M275, was damaged in recent storms.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Scottish gossip: Rangers, Hearts, St Johnstone, Lundstram, Goldson, Gray
Rangers midfielder continues talks over a new deal as Hearts are urged to do what the can to keep star striker...
2 min read - WorldBBC
Lincolnshire IT firm's fresh appeal for laptops to send to Ukraine
Tattershall firm Sivill Service has delivered more than 5,000 devices to keep families connected.
1 min read - USBBC
Enfield: Man, 30, charged after police officer stabbed
James Moore, 30, will appear in court charged with grievous bodily harm and drug offences.
1 min read - USBusiness Insider
Google fired 28 employees for staging in-office protests against the company's contract with Israel
Nine Google workers were arrested during protests against the company's joint $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
4 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Red Lobster, home of the endless shrimp, mulls bankruptcy after spoiling its customers with all-you-can-eat lobster: report
Filing for bankruptcy would allow Red Lobster to keep their business going while it reduces its debts and expenses, per Bloomberg.
3 min read - USBBC
Four arrests after assault in Gloucester
Armed police are called to reports of a fight and two people are taken to hospital.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Former pub in Hull to become 24-hour gambling venue
An application for a gambling license has been submitted to Hull City Council.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Meg Lanning: Former Australia captain says weight loss and insomnia led to international retirement
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning says a struggle with weight loss and insomnia led to her international retirement.
2 min read - SportsBBC
'We need to do a much better job'
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says "it could be a different kettle of fish" against Atalanta if the Reds avoid making the same mistakes they did in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final. If Jurgen Klopp's side want to reach the semi-finals they will have to overturn a three-goal deficit at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday. "We have come here to improve our performance from the last game and try to play better as a team," said Liverpool's number one.
1 min read - WorldBBC
Wellingborough firefighter prepares to run marathon in full kit
Ronnie Sherratt will be running with breathing apparatus and a cylinder on his back.
2 min read - WorldBBC
Family let down by British Gymnastics and York club - report
An investigation found British Gymnastics failed to properly investigate a report of sexual abuse.
3 min read - SportsBBC
'A perfectly executed gameplan from Real Madrid'
Former Premier League goalkeepers Shay Given and Paul Robinson agreed that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti's gameplan played out perfectly for his side to progress to the Champions League semi finals. The history they have in this competition is unbelievable.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Champions League 5th place: Premier League’s hopes of extra spot take big hit
England's hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot have taken a big hit over the past two nights.
3 min read - SportsBBC
Richie Murphy: Interim head coach 'very confident' of improving Ulster
Interim head coach Richie Murphy says he remains "very confident" of turning around Ulster's fortunes after a turbulent season.
4 min read - SportsBBC
Ulster SFC 2024: Derry must embrace 'hunted' tag in Donegal quarter-final, says Mickey Harte
Mickey Harte says his Derry side must shoulder the pressure of being the "hunted" against Donegal in Saturday's Ulster Championship quarter-final at Celtic Park.
3 min read - SportsBBC
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers edge past Miami Heat to reach play-offs
Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls reach the NBA play-offs with victories over Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks respectively.
2 min read - EntertainmentBBC
Play tells real-life story of one-punch killing
Killer Jacob Dunne hopes Punch will be a legacy to his victim, James Hodgkinson.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Sewage issues force villager to use cat litter
The woman is one of a number of villagers facing "constant" problems due to the sewage problem.
2 min read - SportsBBC
Scotland's papers: NHS vacancy fears and disability payout waits
Concern over consultant numbers and anger over disability benefit waits make Scotland's front pages.
- WorldBBC
'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai
A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
7 min read - SportsBBC
Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward given lifetime NBA ban for breaching betting rules
Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is given a lifetime ban by the NBA for breaching the league's betting rules.
2 min read - CelebrityBBC
Premature baby who weighed 410g has first birthday
"Looking at her now, it is like a different baby. She has been a fighter since day one," says dad.
3 min read - CelebrityBBC
Disabled actor from Essex 'never thought' Olivier award win would happen
Amy Trigg says in the past people in the industry had been "against casting disabled actors".
2 min read - USBBC
Banbridge: Man arrested over car park shooting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a man was shot in Banbridge.
1 min read - SportsBBC
Women's Super League title run-in: Will Chelsea or Manchester City come out on top?
A thrilling Women's Super League title race is reaching boiling point - but who will be triumphant at the end of the season?
3 min read - SportsBBC
Atalanta v Liverpool: Six of the Reds' greatest European comebacks
With Liverpool needing an unlikely turnaround to reach the Europa League semi-finals, we look at the Reds' best European comebacks.
6 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
Olivia Munn says she 'absolutely broke down' when she saw her body after a double mastectomy
"I just thought, 'Oh my gosh, this is what I look like, and I don't want to look at myself right now,'" Olivia Munn told People.
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