A photograph shows the Valdivia family posing happily next to the "sold" sign in front of their new home on Viento Way in San Bernardino. https://ift.tt/2q7cX1M
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Pakistan train fire: Investigators to look at braking system
Investigators will be looking at the braking system of a train that caught fire in Pakistan, killing 74 people. https://ift.tt/2WyAGnv
'Emotional trauma' caused illness at US base, not sonic attack
An illness that mysteriously spread among US embassy staff in Cuba and was blamed on a suspected sonic attack was most likely caused by emotional trauma and fear, according to a new report. https://ift.tt/2qXb9sw
Tyson Fury defeats Strowman in WWE debut
Tyson Fury has defeated Braun Strowman and emerged victorious from his first WWE match. https://ift.tt/2N7ozep
Islamic State announces new leader to replace Baghdadi
The Islamic State has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi and announced his successor. https://ift.tt/332sqPa
Chinese hackers had access to entire network's text messages
An elite Chinese hacking group which broke into telecommunications companies was able to access the entire network's text messages and search them for intelligence material, according to a new report. https://ift.tt/2N6qZKd
McDonald's apologises for 'Sunday Bloody Sundae' campaign
McDonald's has apologised for a campaign promoting a Halloween-themed dessert in Portugal using the slogan "Sundae Bloody Sundae". https://ift.tt/2Pz7CLl
Three Britons killed as car plunges off bridge in South Africa
Three British friends have died and another is seriously injured after they were involved in a "horrific" car crash on South Africa's southern coast. https://ift.tt/2PFVybn
Police discover $300m meth haul in bottles of hot sauce
Four men have been arrested for attempting to smuggle $300m (£160m) of crystal meth into Australia concealed in bottles of hot sauce. https://ift.tt/36nDCb4
Remote-controlled humanoid robots are a step closer
Scientists are making strides in developing remote-controlled two-legged robots, which could be used in the future to rescue victims from burning buildings and other places inaccessible to humans. https://ift.tt/2r0AstR
El Chapo son's brief arrest captured in dramatic footage
Dramatic video of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son being momentarily captured by security forces has been released by the Mexican government. https://ift.tt/34iBGz4
Fire decimates Japanese world heritage site
Japan's Shuri Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site, has been decimated by a huge fire. https://ift.tt/2pjQXkm
Protests plunge Hong Kong economy into recession
Hong Kong has plunged into recession after "local social incidents" - code for mass pro-democracy protests - prompted a sharp deterioration in the economy. https://ift.tt/2N44GEE
Australia cricketer takes break to deal with mental health issues
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is taking a break from cricket to deal with mental health issues. https://ift.tt/2Ns14eN
Peugeot and Vauxhall owner agrees merger plan with Fiat Chrysler
Peugeot and Vauxhall maker PSA has agreed plans for a merger with Fiat Chrysler that would create the world's fourth largest carmaker. https://ift.tt/322eV0s
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
California wildfires threaten Ronald Reagan Library
Within 20 minutes of seeing the order to evacuate, Alicia Lelevier had collected up her family, pets and important documents and headed for safety. https://ift.tt/333vPNH
Pakistan train fire kills at least 46
At least 46 people have died in a fire on a train in Pakistan after a gas canister being used to cook food exploded. https://ift.tt/34kOwwL
Deepest ever warship wreck found on ocean floor
Ocean researchers have found what they claim is the deepest ever naval shipwreck, believed to be that of a US Navy WW11 destroyer. https://ift.tt/34igsRW
Measles virus reduces immunity against other diseases
Measles is not only a serious and potentially fatal disease, but it wipes out antibodies that protect against viral and bacterial strains a person was previously immune to. https://ift.tt/2PECfiF
Meet the England players on the cusp of Rugby World Cup glory
England are aiming to cap off a remarkable Rugby World Cup campaign by beating South Africa to lift the trophy for the second time. https://ift.tt/2WpLAw2
England announces team to take on South Africa in Rugby World Cup final
England has announced an unchanged starting line-up for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday. https://ift.tt/2PxBOGH
US releases new images and fresh details of Baghdadi raid
New footage has been released of the US raid on Abu Bakr al Baghdadi's compound, during which the IS leader blew himself up. https://ift.tt/2BVR8F1
Gas cylinder explosion kills five children in Bangladesh
At least five children have died and 17 others are injured after a gas cylinder used to inflate balloons exploded outside a school in Bangladesh. https://ift.tt/2Pxri2g
Pope emotional as Falklands War statue returns to Argentina
Pope Francis appeared to become emotional during a ceremony to mark the return to Argentina of a Virgin Mary statue which came to Britain after the Falklands War. https://ift.tt/2NoF44x
Revealed: The final journey of the 5,300-year-old iceman
The final journey of a mountaineer has been charted more than 5,000 years after he died in the Alps. https://ift.tt/2PwXF12
US cuts rates for third time in just four months
The US central bank has cut interest rates for the third time in four months, hours after official figures showed the slowdown in the economy was continuing. https://ift.tt/2qTaQio
The Russian gas pipeline to EU that has made Trump see red
It is not every day that a decision to grant construction consent in Denmark has global ramifications. https://ift.tt/2ozYHOI
12 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Belgium
Twelve migrants have been found alive in a refrigerated truck outside Antwerp, Belgian police have said. https://ift.tt/31Wr9rt
Hundreds of koalas feared dead as lightning sparks wildfire
Hundreds of koalas are feared dead after wildfires ravaged Australia's east coast. https://ift.tt/34dItde
Specialist dog to help search for missing British backpacker
A specialist search-and-rescue dog has been brought in to look for a British backpacker who has gone missing while on holiday in Cambodia. https://ift.tt/2WmHiFI
Foie gras taken off the menu in New York over animal cruelty claims
Foie gras, the controversial French delicacy made of goose or duck liver, is to be banned in New York over claims of animal cruelty. https://ift.tt/2pfLECw
Fiat Chrysler and PSA in talks to create one of world's biggest carmakers
Car giant Fiat Chrysler has confirmed it is in "ongoing discussions" about a mega-merger with Peugeot and Vauxhall owner PSA. https://ift.tt/2PsXW4T
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
England's rugby team fined for response to All Blacks haka
England's rugby team has been fined for their response to New Zealand's pre-match haka during the World Cup. https://ift.tt/2BUqigz
World number one ranked cricketer banned over corruption
The world's number one ranked all-rounder, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, has been banned from all cricket for two years, one of them suspended, after admitting three charges under the anti-corruption code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced. https://ift.tt/2PuaZDh
Thunberg turns down green award over Nordic 'bragging'
Greta Thunberg has turned down an environmental award and £40,000 in prize money because "bragging" and "beautiful words" will not cut carbon emissions. https://ift.tt/2PAOVXP
UEFA's 'lenient' punishment for Bulgaria after England racial abuse
Anti-racism campaigners have criticised UEFA for what they see as a lenient punishment given to Bulgaria over their fans abused black England players. https://ift.tt/349P4FB
Ex-Gurkha beats record for scaling world's tallest mountains - by seven years
A former British special forces soldier from Nepal has climbed all 14 of the world's highest mountains in a record-breaking 190 days. https://ift.tt/2JxMkdn
Mourners fall ill after restaurant serves them hash cake
Mourners ended up feeling high and nauseous when they were accidentally served hash cake at an after-funeral gathering in Germany. https://ift.tt/31Wu1EP
Senior Trump adviser says president 'undermined national security'
A top adviser to Donald Trump says he feared a phone call the president made to his Ukrainian counterpart - now the focus of an impeachment inquiry - had undermined national security. https://ift.tt/2WuekDN
Boeing accused of 'cutting corners' over crisis-hit 737 MAX
The chief executive of Boeing has faced accusations of a cover-up and "cutting corners" in the development of the 737 MAX, after two of the aircraft crashed killing 346 people. https://ift.tt/2peBstY
Film and TV stars attack Netflix over new speed feature
Film makers and actors have attacked Netflix over a new feature which allows customers to speed up or slow down TV shows and movies. https://ift.tt/2NpWH3J
Coastal flooding risk three times worse than first thought
A new study has found that the number of people living on land at risk of coastal flooding could be three times greater than the number previously thought. https://ift.tt/32Xc3mX
Lebanon's al Hariri to resign after anti-government protests
Lebanon's prime minister, Saad al Hariri, has announced he is to resign following almost two weeks of anti-government protests. https://ift.tt/2NiRhaS
Jennifer Aniston 'working on something' with Friends co-stars
Jennifer Aniston has teased that she is "working on something" with her former Friends co-stars. https://ift.tt/2WmICs9
Al Baghdadi's pants were 'stolen' for DNA test before US raid that killed IS leader
The United States has buried Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi at sea - as it emerged a DNA test of his underwear led US forces to his lair. https://ift.tt/2BUaRVw
Common painkillers and fish oils 'may curb depression'
Painkillers, statins and fish oils may alleviate symptoms of depression, especially when taken in conjunction with antidepressants, experts say. https://ift.tt/2ot4pSv
Elon Musk will face jury trial over 'pedo guy' tweet
Elon Musk will go to court in December after a judge in Los Angeles denied his attempt to have a defamation suit thrown out. https://ift.tt/2PorOQ2
Six men questioned over missing British backpacker in Cambodia
Six men are being questioned as up to 150 police and military personnel search for a British backpacker who disappeared from a beach party in Cambodia. https://ift.tt/2WlTs1u
At least 18 dead as masked gunmen attack Iraqi protesters
At least 18 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured in an attack against protesters in Iraq. https://ift.tt/2qRj6iV
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