Chimney sweep captures moment ‘rambunctious’ seagull falls from an old flue
A chimney sweep was met with surprise when he “battled” a “rambunctious” seagull after it became stuck in a disused chimney flue. Neil Jarrett, 48, Gosport in Hampshire, filmed the…
What to know about insurance claims after flash flood
As people in southern Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover.…
Drug which extends life of mice hints at longer, healthy old age for humans
A new drug has increased the life of laboratory mice by up to 25%, according to a study. Researchers say the findings raise the “tantalising” prospect that the drugs could…
Bet on Trump: RNC speech odds include wagering on ‘unity’
Will Donald Trump raise his fist at the beginning of his speech at the Republican National Convention? For people who like to wager on politics, BetOnline.ag has come up with…
Man dies in hit-and-run collision in Dublin
A man aged in his 40s has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in Dublin. The pedestrian was struck by a stolen car in Baldoyle shortly before 1am on Wednesday.…
Three Lionesses: Women’s rugby in Senegal
Anna Preira, her mother Leontine and her daughter Mama are three pioneering rugby players who are paving the way for more women to enjoy this sport in Senegal. Rugby is…
Caoimhe Archibald raises need for further funding in meeting with Chancellor
Stormont’s Finance Minister has pressed Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the need for additional funding for public sector pay awards in Northern Ireland. Caoimhe Archibald said the meeting on Wednesday was…
Fire engulfs factory near M6 as huge plume of smoke seen for miles across major motorway
A fire has broken out at a busy West Midlands retail park. West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said they had 80 firefighters in attendance at Hastingwood Industrial Park on Wood…
Hezbollah threatens to fire on new Israeli targets
Warning increases concern low-level conflict across the Israel-Lebanon border could escalate into full-scale war. People watch a televised speech of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in Beirut, Lebanon, July 17 Hezbollah…
Richard Hammond shares unique recovery method as he makes rare brain injury admission
Richard Hammond has shared a candid revelation about the long road to recovery he faced back in 2006 when he was involved in a near-fatal injury. The former Top Gear…