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Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds

Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds2 days agoJoe InwoodBBC World correspondentJemma CrewBBC NewsEPAThe owner and crew of a luxury superyacht that sank off...

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says54 minutes agoJoe Inwood & Tom GerkenBBC World correspondent & technology reporterIan Aikman & Eve WebsterBBC...

Vladimir Putin's troops swap tanks for motorcycles in huge strategy change

In an unorthodox turn of tactics amid their conflict with Ukraine, Russia has reverted to 'back to basics' as its soldiers at the front lines have abandoned armoured tanks for the swifter option of...

How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues

How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues2 hours agoLaura GozziBBC NewsReporting fromVatican CityEPANot long after greeting crowds from the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square on...

Who are Alcatraz' most notorious inmates? From Al Capone to Mickey Cohen

Donald Trump’s plan to reopen Alcatraz prison to house ‘America’s most ruthless and violent offenders’, has revitalised interest in the famous high-security prison. Located just over a mile...

Lady Gaga shares message with fans after Brazil gig 'bomb plot' foiled

Lady Gaga has publicly spoken out after performing in front of a 2.5 million-strong crowd in Brazil. The 39-year-old singer's concert was part of the promotional tour for her eighth album, Mayhem,...

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert12 minutes agoEmily McGarveyBBC NewsGetty ImagesBrazilian police said they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana...

Russian officer kills his own soldiers as Putin's army gripped by 'civil war' and chaos

A senior Russian officer has ben accused of killing three of his soldiers after they refused to carry out his orders. Investigators are reported to have opened a criminal investigation against...

Pilot's chilling final words before largest loss of life on British airliner

One missing letter caused deadly plane crash in perfect storm of tragic coincidences (Image: Captain Airplane/Youtube)The notorious airport disaster that still holds the record as the worst crash in...

Goodfellas fans are only now realising iconic scene was 'totally <b class='text-danger'>improvised</b>'

Goodfellas fans are only now realising iconic scene was 'totally improvised'

Fans of the iconic movie Goodfellas have realised one of the most beloved scenes was improvised. The hit 1990 crime thriller tells the story of the rise and fall of Mafia accomplice Henry Hill, who...

Moment Russian general is killed in car explosion just 20 miles from Moscow

A car has exploded in Balashikha, a city in the Russian region of Moscow, apparently killing a senior Russian general. A Telegram post by the Russian Investigative Committee said: "A criminal case...

Hashem Abedi's sick prison attack show our jails urgently need three things

The attack by convicted terrorist and mass murderer Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland – where he used boiling oil and improvised weapons to injure three prison officers – has stunned the nation. To...

Manchester Arena victim disgusted at prison attack

Manchester Arena victim disgusted at prison attack54 minutes agoThomas Mackintosh & Tom SymondsBBC NewsGreater Manchester PoliceA Manchester Arena bombing survivor has said he is angry, disgusted...

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon's surprising reaction to huge drug addiction change

The Starz hit Outlander has taken some creative liberties with its source material, and season six introduced a compelling twist not found in Diana Gabaldon's books.In the latest instalment of the...

Manchester Arena families in 'disbelief' bomber was able to attack officers

Manchester Arena families in 'disbelief' bomber was able to attack officers19 minutes agoDaniel De SimoneInvestigations correspondentHandoutThe families of five people murdered by Hashem Abedi in the...

Manchester arena terrorist pictured 'silent and grinning' as he attacked prison officers

Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi was “silent and grinning” before he stabbed and scalded three prison officers in a planned attack at HMP Frankland, with a chilling picture showing the...

Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade

Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade13 hours agoGuy HedgecoeBusiness reporterReporting fromMadridBBCBlanca Castro puts on a builder's helmet before opening the door to...

Fresh travel warnings for popular holiday hotspot - 'high threat' for Brits

The Maldives is the latest country to be hit with a lengthy list of travel warnings issued by The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). British nationals visiting the picturesque...

Brothers accused of brawling in street with workmen after 'attempted abduction'

Three brothers armed with improvised weapons were allegedly involved in a violent street brawl with two workmen after accusing them of attempting to abduct a child, a court has heard. Neil, Mark and...

Disgusting dog abuser run out of town after neighbours heard animals 'screaming'

An horrific dog abuser has been run out of town by neighbours after they heard screams coming from his "house of horrors". Steven Brown was spotted in videos posted online with several dogs that...