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Former Bundesliga striker dies in freak cycling crash with deer
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (386+ words) It is understood the impact caused him to fall on his head Reiner Wirsching, a former Bundesliga footballer, has died at the age of 63 following a collision with a deer while cycling in Germany. The ex-striker was not wearing a…...
Whale stranded in the Baltic Sea swims free again. It still faces a tough task
2+ week, 1+ day ago (373+ words) A humpback whale that got stranded in shallow coastal waters in the Baltic Sea has swum free again, and experts hope that they won't have to make another rescue attempt. The whale, which is 12-15 meters (39-49 feet) long, swam free late…...
Inside the 76 hour rescue effort to save stranded whale give 0. 1% chance of survival
2+ week, 4+ day ago (546+ words) The whale is now under a "police escort" with support from as many as six vessels after it became stranded in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany A humpback whale trapped in shallow waters off the Baltic coast of northern Germany has broken…...
One of Scotland's last D-Day veterans dies aged 100
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (543+ words) One of Scotland's last surviving D-Day veterans, who played a key role in the Allied landings as part of the Royal Navy, has died aged 100. Albert Lamond's family have spoken of their pride in the centenarian, who never thought of…...
Starmer: Decision to send troops to Ukraine to be voted on by MPs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1079+ words) Sir Keir Starmer said MPs will have the opportunity to vote on whether troops will be deployed to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal. Downing Street was however unable to say whether the Commons vote, which would take…...
Leading military personnel recognised on New Year Honours list
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) These accolades are part of the annual New Year Honours list. - Recipients come from various defence-related organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, Defence Equipment & Support, and the UK Hydrographic Office. - The honours recognise individuals for their services to…...
Tesco delivers but FTSE ends four-day winning run
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1200+ words) Blue chips snapped a four-day hot streak in London on Thursday, despite strong gains by Tesco, but remained in touching distance of Wednesday's record highs. The FTSE 100 Index closed down 18. 70 points, 0. 2%, at 9, 427. 73. The FTSE 250 ended down just 2. 40 points at 22, 047. 30, and…...
Madeleine Mc Cann suspect calls for "witch hunt" against him to stop
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) German national Christian Brueckner said he wanted the prosecutor to give him his "life back" and that he still did not "feel free" The main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine Mc Cann has called for the prosecutor, who has…...
Madeleine Mc Cann suspect "confronts prosecutor accusing him of girl's murder'
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (504+ words) Christian Brueckner was released from jail earlier this month after serving a seven year sentence for rape The main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine Mc Cann has confronted the prosecutor accusing him of the three-year-old's murder, according to a…...
Hitler-obsessed teen who stabbed her teacher was considered for anti-terror programme
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (875+ words) The girl, 13, had taken a ball bearing gun in her bag to a previous school A report has revealed a teenager, who later stabbed three people at her school, had been considered for Prevent due to her interest in Adolf…...