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British couple killed in Lisbon funicular disaster pictured shortly before crash

A couple among three Brits killed in the Lisbon funicular crash were pictured smiling on a tram before they died. Kayleigh Gillian Smith, 36, and her partner William Nelson, 44, were two of the 16...

'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'

'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'20 minutes agoAlice Cuddy, Jessica ParkerReporting from LisbonBBCAs Sonia Silva prepared to leave work on Wednesday evening, she was asked by...

Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash

Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash6 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsReutersThree British nationals were killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, Portuguese police have said.The...

Teenage girl shot dead during sleepover while brushing friend's hair in drive-by horror

A 16-year-old girl was brutally gunned down during a sleepover while innocently brushing her friend's hair, just days before she was due to start her junior year of high school.Traelynn Sibley was...

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 69 passengers

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 69 passengers1 day agoLucy FlemingBBC NewsAnadolu Agency/Getty ImagesAt least 69 people have died and many more are missing after a boat...

'Donald Trump is dead' rumours explained as US President sparks speculation

The phrase "Trump is dead" has erupted across social media with a massive spike in speculation about the almost-certainly bogus rumours. Donald Trump hasn't been spotted publicly for three days, and...

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 49 passengers

Boat heading to Canary Islands capsizes, killing at least 49 passengers26 minutes agoLucy FlemingBBC NewsAnadolu Agency/Getty ImagesAt least 49 people have died and around another 100 are missing...

Minister admits domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work

Minister admits domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work12 minutes agoLeila Nathoo, political correspondent & Daniel KraemerFile on 4 InvestigatesPA MediaThe main screening tool used to decide...

Sir Rod Stewart thinks one song is 'waste of time' and will never sing it again

The iconic rocker Rod Stewart has enjoyed a successful career and international stardom spanning five decades. He skyrocketed into the spotlight in the 1960s when he was a member of the chart-topping...

Eric Idle living ‘normal life’ in French bolthole as he shuns showbiz

Eric Idle is living a “normal life” in his French bolthole – shunning showbusiness for a quieter life in the sun. The Monty Python star admitted that “nobody knows who he is” while he’s...

Tragic death of Gardeners’ World host who never married but wished for 11 children

One Gardeners’ World presenter sadly died without achieving her dream of having 11 children, as the BBC star never married. Mary Rose Spiller was the programme’s first female presenter, joining...

Glee star Dianna Agron admits it's 'hard to think about' her co-stars after their deaths

The cast of Glee have suffered a lot of tragedies over the years, with the deaths of Cory Monteith, Naya Rivera and Mark Salling.Cory sadly died in 2013, two years before Glee ended, from "a mixed...

Fourth body found on popular beach in three days as police investigate

A woman's body was tragically discovered at the bottom of cliffs near Whitby, marking the fourth such incident in the area within three days, according to North Yorkshire Police.The coastal team of...

There's no mystery about it – Britain's biggest crime writing festival made us friends

Harrogate pals, from left, Zoe Lea, Nikki Smith (sitting), Lauren North (back) and Laura Pearson (Image: Courtesy Nikki Smith)Is there anything better than enjoying shared experiences with friends?...

Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains

Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains4 days agoMircea BarbuBBC NewsReporting fromBucharestSalvamont ArgeșA man has died after he was attacked by a bear in one of Romania's most scenic...