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A 79-year-old British man was arrested in Chile for attempting to smuggle over five kilos of methamphetamine, hidden in a suitcase with a false bottom, valued at £200,000. He claimed he was unaware of the drugs' presence and was promised a £3,000,000 reward for delivering the suitcase from Cancun to Australia. The man is currently detained in Santiago and faces a potential prison sentence, with initial reports suggesting 15 years, though legal experts believe a...

Two care workers in Eastleigh were left terrified after their home was attacked by three hooded men who threw rocks into their children's bedroom and slashed the tyres of their vehicles. The mother, who only identified herself as Erica, described the trauma experienced by her six-year-old daughter, who asked why anyone would want to hurt their windows. The family is seeking answers, as Hampshire police investigate the incident and appeal for information about the masked...

Tom Daley, Great Britain’s youngest Olympic competitor at Beijing 2008, reflects on his life in the upcoming Discovery Plus documentary titled "1.6 Seconds," which explores his journey in diving and personal challenges, including the loss of his father to brain cancer at 17. The documentary highlights Daley's struggles with grief, his father's unwavering support, and his emotional connection to archival footage of their time together. As he prepares for a final Olympic appearance in Paris...

Travellers were evacuated from Gatwick Airport's South Terminal this morning due to a fire alarm activation, causing confusion among passengers as many staff were unsure of evacuation procedures. Footage showed crowds leaving while a tannoy announcement urged immediate evacuation; however, a spokesperson confirmed that the Airport Fire Service found no fire and allowed passengers back shortly after. The incident occurred on the first day of June, coinciding with the start of the summer holiday period,...

Seven people have died and dozens more have been injured after explosions caused the collapse of two bridges in Russia, one of which fell onto a passenger train in the Bryansk region. The Bryansk governor reported that the bridge was 'blown up' before the train derailed, resulting in 69 injuries, including three children. Russia's Investigative Committee attributed the incidents to explosions, with a Kremlin politician accusing Ukraine of terrorism amid ongoing sabotage attacks against Russian...

A fire at the Marienkrankenhaus hospital in Hamburg, Germany, resulted in the deaths of three patients and injuries to over 50 others. The blaze, which started in the geriatric ward, spread smoke throughout the building, leading to critical conditions for two individuals and serious injuries for 16 more. Following the rapid extinguishment of the fire, patients were evacuated and treated, with the cause of the incident still under investigation at this large Catholic hospital that...