Up to 20,000 Californians have been evacuated from their homes as raging wildfires sweep the state's famed Wine Country. US media reported more than 1,500 buildings have been ravaged by...
'It's Armageddon': Wildfires tear through California's Wine Country 'It's Armageddon': Wildfires tear through California's Wine Country
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Truck driver saves chicken destined for slaughterhouseTruck driver saves chicken destined for slaughterhouse
Last year, Lucky the chicken was crammed into a truck with hundreds of others and sent to the slaughterhouse. Somewhere in Washington, something shook Lucky from her cage and dumped her onto...
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London Underground's overcrowding will worsen, says unionLondon Underground's overcrowding will worsen, says union
Overcrowding on London Underground will get worse because of plans to pause upgrade work, it has been warned. The drivers' union Aslef said putting on hold new trains for the Northern and...
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Couple staying in Airbnb spot hidden camera in smoke detectorCouple staying in Airbnb spot hidden camera in smoke detector
A couple staying in an Airbnb called police after finding cameras and microphones hidden in two smoke detectors. Derek Starnes and his wife were renting a holiday home in Longboat Key, Florida,...
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Teenager's spooky selfie shows growling ghost in bedroomTeenager's spooky selfie shows growling ghost in bedroom
The eerie image that is giving the Day family nightmare A teenager's bedroom is being haunted by a ghost which was caught on camera while he was taking a selfie, his family claim. Just like...
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Green light for gender-neutral passports High Court challengeGreen light for gender-neutral passports High Court challenge
A campaigner has been given the go-ahead to bring a High Court challenge against the Government over gender-neutral passports. Christie Elan-Cane, who has given evidence to Parliament about...
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Pram rolls off railway platform and into the path of speeding trainPram rolls off railway platform and into the path of speeding train
A pram was caught on CCTV as it rolled towards a speeding freight train, before being destroyed in the devastating impact. Luckily the pushchair was empty and it is not known why it was left on...
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Government spending on rail network falls to 15-year low Government spending on rail network falls to 15-year low
The amount spent on Britain's railways by the government has fallen to its lowest level for nearly 15 years, new figures show. Some £4.2 billion of government support went to the...
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Couple drive through California wildfiresCouple drive through California wildfires
A raging wildfire burnt 8,200 acres in California's Yuba County, spreading at an estimated 1,000 acres per hour. See also: Brits escape forest fire by jumping in pool See also: Dozens...
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'World's best restaurant' is in tiny British village - ever heard of it?'World's best restaurant' is in tiny British village - ever heard of it?
The Black Swan's win is the first for a UK restaurant since the awards began in 2012 A restaurant run by the country's youngest Michelin star chef has become the first British restaurant...
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Mini-tornado causes chaos at hotel poolMini-tornado causes chaos at hotel pool
This shocking footage shows the moment a mini-tornado tore around the swimming pool of a posh hotel and sent parasols flying. The freak weather hit the ancient town of Lindos, on Greek island...
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Raccoon rescued from middle of bayRaccoon rescued from middle of bay
As these fishermen rode their boat out in the bay, they spotted something swimming in the water. See also: Raccoon with head stuck in jar is rescued See also: Fat raccoon almost gets stuck...
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Quiz: Country populationsQuiz: Country populations
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Bathing kangaroo has perfect beach bodyBathing kangaroo has perfect beach body
This is the bizarre moment a gardener spotted a threatening 'bodybuilder' 16st kangaroo bathing its bulging biceps in an Australian creek. Jackson Vincent snapped these astounding...
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Brits urged to check gardens for rare moth speciesBrits urged to check gardens for rare moth species
Wildlife lovers are being encouraged to take a "torchlight safari" to patches of late-flowering ivy to spot rare migrant moths which are flocking to the UK. See also: Plastic-munching...
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La Palma super volcano could erupt and tsunami may engulf BritainLa Palma super volcano could erupt and tsunami may engulf Britain
Experts are fearful that a volcano in La Palma could be about to erupt after 40 tremors in just 48 hours at the popular tourist hotspot. There are concerns that if the volcano blows, it could...
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Grieving climber commits suicide after seeing girlfriend die in avalancheGrieving climber commits suicide after seeing girlfriend die in avalanche
A world-renowned climber who was forced to watch his girlfriend die in an avalanche went on to kill himself in a fit of grief after he was unable to save her. Hayden Kennedy was climbing on the...
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Woman wrestles with shark trapped in beachside rock pool Woman wrestles with shark trapped in beachside rock pool
A mum 'wrangles' a shark during her morning swim and throws it out of a beachside rock pool to huge cheers in this astonishing footage. It was, real estate agent Melissa Hatheier...
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Magpie attacks cyclistMagpie attacks cyclist
As this woman rode her bike from work one day, she had a distressing encounter with a pretty irate magpie. See also: Rare cranes return to nature reserve in greater numbers See also:...
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Things you should never order from room serviceThings you should never order from room service
While room service can often elicit luxurious connotations, breakfast in bed for example, a lacklustre pile of chips can be a real drag. See also: Hidden hotel fees could leave you out of...
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