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Russia’s ‘August curse’ is coming for Putin

But many Russians fear that this month will be even worse for the president as he endures the sting of the “August curse”. “August is a cursed month for our country,” declared the far-right, pro-Kremlin nationalist…

Phallic-shaped ‘Penis Woods’ is being chopped down despite swell of opposition

Perched on Tewsgill Hill just off the M74, it has been ‘welcoming people to Scotland ’ for two centuries. Plans to fell the woodland known as the ‘Treenis’ due to its distinctive outline sparked a huge petition to save…

Boy, 8, taken to hospital following crash in Perth

The incident happened on Crieff Road at about 08:50. The road was closed between Tulloch Road and Fairfield Road for about an hour as a result of the collision. There is currently no information on the condition of the…

Councillor sends resignation to wrong council

In the letter, seen by the BBC, Duffy said she had decided to step down as she had received "very little or no training for this role". In a subsequent statement shared on Facebook by Reform UK Newcastle-under-Lyme on…

Firefighters tackle late night blaze after lorry bursts into flames

The incident occurred on New City Road, near Phoenix Road, just after 23:20 on Tuesday night. Social media posts described hearing "a very loud bang/explosion" near the city centre, followed by huge plumes of smoke…

How Cornwall’s undersea cable stations are at risk of Putin’s revenge

They are landing stations for numerous undersea data and communications cables connecting Britain with the US, Europe, Asia and Africa. Decades after their construction, the buildings – including one in the former surf…

Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low

The US National Park Service said it received reports of apparent skeletal remains at Boulder Beach on Lake Mead, Nevada, on 16 August. "National Park Service rangers and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…

Passenger jet damaged in terrifying take-off when it nearly ran out of runway

The Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 clipped the lights as it rotated late during take off with 271 passengers and 16 crew on board on Saturday, causing a loud bang that caused concern in the cabin. Video filmed by…

Andy Burnham strips responsibility for economic growth from the Treasury as he attempts to show No10 North isn't a 'gimmick'

The Prime Minister said Chancellor John Healey was fully supportive of the move, which he described as part of a 'huge transfer of power' away from Whitehall. No10 North - a Downing Street branch set up by Mr Burnham at…

US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) said members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute had targeted the computer systems of 144 American universities and 42 private sector firms since at least 2013. The group is alleged to…