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The shock of a shooting will cut deeply – but if anywhere can find hope in the face of despair, Providence can
"Most of us live off hope" - the text of a colourful mural, painted on a wall on Hope Street, Providence.On most days, the neighbourhood around Brown University feels...
A berry good idea? The West Sussex farm growing strawberries in December
Acres of sweet, red strawberries are ripening in West Sussex this winter ready to be sold in UK supermarkets.LED lighting in vast glasshouses is enabling berries to be grown...
Two 17-year-olds die after car crashes into tree in Rotherham
A 17-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy have died after a car crashed into a tree near Rotherham. The girl was driving a silver Toyota Carolla away from Dinnington...
Trump says US ‘will retaliate’ after three Americans killed in Syrian ‘Islamic State attack’
Donald Trump has said the US "will retaliate" after three Americans were killed in a suspected Islamic State attack in Syria. Two US service members and one civilian died...
Specialist teams and online investigators deployed across England and Wales to tackle ‘national emergency’ of violence against women and girls
Specialist investigation teams for rape and sexual offences are to be created across England and Wales as the Home Secretary declares violence against women and girls a "national emergency".Shabana...
King ‘deeply touched’ by reaction to cancer ‘good news’ – as screening sites see traffic surge
The King will be "deeply touched" by the public’s reaction to the update on his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said – as screening websites saw a surge in...
Israel says Hamas commander – who was one of the architects of the 7 October 2023 attacks – killed in strike
A senior Hamas commander who was one of the architects of the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel has been killed in a strike on Gaza City, according to...
End of small boats crossings pause exposes fragility of migration debate
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.For almost a month, no migrants were recorded arriving in...
Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ Met Police won’t open probe into claims Andrew asked officer to investigate her
Virginia Giuffre's family have said they are "deeply disappointed" by the Metropolitan Police's decision not to investigate reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on...
Belarus pardons key opposition activist, among 123 prisoners, in exchange for US sanction relief
Belarus has pardoned 123 prisoners, including a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a key opposition figure who challenged the presidential elections in 2020, in exchange for US sanctions relief.Human...
Venezuelan oil exports ‘at standstill’ after US tanker seizure
Oil exports from Venezuela have fallen significantly since the US seized a tanker this week, according to shipping data and maritime sources.Special forces and the coastguard raided the ship,...
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continues after Donald Trump claims ceasefire
Fighting along the border between Thailand and Cambodia continues to rage - despite US President Donald Trump claiming to have secured a ceasefire agreement.Around two dozen people have been...