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Child, six, among five injured as truck crashes into Texas shopping centre - police shoot driver dead

The driver of a pickup truck has been shot dead by police after crashing his vehicle into a shopping centre in Texas and injuring five people, including…

'Devastated' family pay tribute to Sheffield United fan who died after being hit by car on way to match

The "devastated" family of a Sheffield United fan who died after being hit by a car on the way to the match has paid tribute to "an all-round good…

UK weather: Heathrow flights cancelled over strong winds with warnings of Christmas getaway travel disruption

A "small number" of Heathrow Airport flights have been cancelled due to strong winds, with roads and public transport also facing disruption over the…

US government avoids shutdown after funding bill clears Congress

The US government has narrowly avoided a crippling shutdown after politicians agreed on a last-minute spending deal.

How to cook Christmas dinner, by the UK's top chefs - including recipe that might change how you do…

If Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything…

Man arrested after Albanian nationals found hidden in livestock wagon at Scottish port

Fourteen Albanian nationals have been found in "unsafe conditions" hidden in a livestock wagon at a Scottish port.

Peter Mandelson's trade background key to pivotal Washington role

The post may be seen as glittering and the man as controversial and divisive but beyond those truths, the role of British ambassador to Washington…

Luigi Mangione, suspect in healthcare boss shooting, extradited to New York where he faces new federal…

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, has arrived in New York where he faces new charges.

Ashley McGovern: Woman who abandoned nine-year-old boy in East Lothian woods spared jail

A woman who abandoned a nine-year-old boy in woodland and claimed he had gone missing has been spared jail.

Alan Edward: Neo-Nazi who had home 'armoury' and discussed terror attack against LGBT group jailed

A neo-Nazi who amassed an "armoury" at his home and discussed an attack on a LGBT group has been jailed for 10 years.

Merthyr Tydfil sinkhole road residents can return home for Christmas

The residents of a street evacuated due to a large sinkhole have been told they can return to their homes in time for Christmas.

Giant protective box around Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House to remain in place until 2028

A giant steel box built to protect Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House will remain in place until 2028, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has…

Man, 20, in contact with Wisconsin school shooting suspect 'planned attack on government building'

A man who was in contact with a female student who opened fire at a private religious school in Wisconsin, killing two people before apparently taking…

Murder suspect captured 'loading body' into car boot in Google Street View image

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder thanks to a Google Street View image.

Virginia man dies after bear shot by fellow hunter falls on top of him from tree

A hunter has died after a bear shot by his partner fell on him, Virginia wildlife officials said.