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These problems are not new and that the last Conservative government didn't do nearly enough to fix them is obvious.

A large U.S.-made bomb left over from World War II was discovered at a construction site, reports the Associated Press: Police said the bomb was 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) in length and weighed about 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). It was discovered by construction workers in Quarry Bay, a bustling residential and business district on the west side of Hong Kong island... [A police official] said that because of "the exceptionally high risks associated with its disposal," approximately 1,900 households involving 6,000 individuals were "urged to evacuate swiftly." The operation to deactivate the bomb began late Friday and lasted until around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. No one was injured in the operation. Bombs left over from World War II are discovered from time to time in Hong Kong. The city was occupied by Japanese forces during the war, when it became a base for the Japanese military and shipping. The United States, along with other Allied forces, targeted Hong Kong in air raids to disrupt Japanese supply lines and infrastructure. "Bombs from the war have triggered evacuations and emergency measures around the globe in recent months," reports CBS News: Earlier this month, a 500-pound bomb was discovered in Slovakia's capital during construction work, prompting evacuations. In August, large parts of Dresden, Germany, were evacuated so experts could defuse an unexploded World War II bomb found during clearance work for a collapsed bridge. In June, over 20,000 people were evacuated from Cologne after three unexploded U.S. bombs from the war were found... In March, a World War II bomb was found near the tracks of Paris' Gare du Nord station. In February, more than 170 bombs were found near a children's playground in northern England. And in October 2024, a World War II bomb exploded at a Japanese airport.

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Claudia Winkleman appeared on screen in the intense 40-second clip just moments after signing off from the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing's new series.

The Apprentice star, 34, admitted to cheating on his wife just weeks after their wedding in May 2022. Claiming the 'two week fling' was a 'moment of madness' that saw him almost 'ruin his life.'

Beard delivered back-to-back Women's Super League titles with the Reds in 2013 and 2014, with the club saying they are 'shocked and saddened' to learn of his passing.

Cara Delevingne has reportedly splashed out $11M on pal Jennifer Lawrence 's  Beverly Hills mansion, one year after her own home in the area was destroyed by fire.

Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell made a sweet nod to her unborn baby boy on Saturday as she posed in a stunning promotional photo ahead of the launch show.

Despite mounting pressure to axe him from this line-up after he stormed out of the show's press event earlier this month, the BBC have stood by Thomas.

England's record goal-scorer has been nothing short of sensational since making the move to Bavaria from Tottenham Hotspur.

"A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports on Saturday," reports the Associated Press. "While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems." The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible. Many other European airports said their operations were unaffected... Airports said the issue centered around a provider of check-in and boarding systems — not airlines or the airports themselves. Collins Aerospace, whose systems help passengers check themselves in, print boarding passes and bag tags and dispatch their luggage from a kiosk, cited a "cyber-related disruption" to its MUSE (Multi-User System Environment) software at "select airports." Brussels Airport initially reported a "large impact" on flight schedules," according to the article, with a spokesperson telling broadcaster VTM that by mid-morning nine flights had been canceled, with four more redirected to another airport and 15 delayed an hour or more. The airport later told Reuters there were "delays on most of the departing flights." Reuters notes it's "the latest in a string of hacks targeting governments and companies across the world, hitting sectors from healthcare and defence to retail and autos.: A recent breach at luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover brought its production to a halt... At Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels, 29 flight departures and arrivals had been cancelled as of 1130 GMT, aviation data provider Cirium said. In total, 651 departures were scheduled from Heathrow, 228 from Brussels and 226 from Berlin on Saturday... Brussels Airport said it had asked airlines to cancel half of their scheduled departing flights on Sunday to avoid long queues and late cancellations, signalling that the disruption would continue through the weekend. A European Commission spokesperson said there were currently no indications of a "widespread or severe attack" and that the origin of the incident was still under investigation.

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A single indulgence is enough to reduce blood flow to the brain, a dangerous effect that may elevate the risk of catastrophic neurological events, including stroke and dementia.

Emily Kiser returned to the social media platform four months after the tragic death of her son Trigg.

Despite clearing his name, Tom Hayes' conviction is still listed on the police national computer, meaning he cannot get a visa to visit Australia.

Rountree, who joined Games Workshop in 1998 and took the helm a decade ago, surfaced at the firm's Nottingham headquarters.

The managers of this £250 million fund do things rather differently, and it seems to be working rather well.

If we had more homegrown top-end billionaires, those decisions would be taken here, rather than on the other side of the pond.

Phil Halliday is vocal on the issue of tax and other obstacles facing the UK High Street.

Small modular reactors would power the unit at Cottam, Nottinghamshire, which could open in seven years.

Donald Trump's demand was backed by Paul Polman, who pioneered the move from quarterly reporting at consumer goods giant Unilever.

Emergency services rushed to the nature reserve in Oxfordshire at 1.30pm on Friday where the man was declared dead at the scene.