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Official projections showed deaths would outpace births every year from 2026 and researchers said Britain entered a 'new demographic era' as this threshold was crossed yesterday.
Masked couple climbed Empire State Building, unfurled a peace-themed banner, and became engaged at the summit
The pair are documentary subjects in Netflix's 'Skywalkers' series
The stunt drew criticism from CNN over its performative nature and potential legal consequences including jail time
A masked couple ascended the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner bearing messages of love and peace, culminating in a proposal at the building's peak. The stunt captured attention across media outlets, generating
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was found unconscious at his home and subsequently hospitalized
Recovery timeline and full details of his condition remain unconfirmed
Released emergency dispatch audio has fuelled fresh concerns about his health status
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was discovered unconscious at his Washington, D.C. residence in a recent incident that prompted emergency response and hospital admission. Emergency dispatch recordings of the incident
German sports fan Freddy became viral for documenting a World Cup road trip across America
He exited social media following backlash and public criticism of his story
Freddy's White House visit remains confirmed despite the controversy surrounding him
Freddy, a German football enthusiast whose cross-country World Cup journey across America gained significant online attention, stepped back from public digital spaces after encountering widespread criticism and social me
MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from USS George H.W. Bush made emergency landing in Arabian Sea
Three crew members rescued alive; one airman missing
Navy search and rescue operations underway
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The incident prompted immediate response operations in the region as naval pers
Tottenham agree deal with Newcastle for midfielder Sandro Tonali worth up to £100m
Initial fee of £92.5m with additional bonuses tied to Champions League qualification
Transfer expected to complete subject to standard procedural requirements
Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signature of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United in a significant midfield acquisition. The deal is structured as an initial £92.5m payment with additional performance-
First of five T20 matches abandoned; rain fell during innings break after India's batting
India posted 190 runs before weather halted England's chase attempt
Frustration for both teams, compounding England's challenging summer period
The opening match of England's five-game T20 series against India was abandoned on Wednesday due to rain that arrived during the innings break at Chester-le-Street. India had completed their batting first, establishing a
England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta round-of-32 encounter to advance to World Cup last 16
Captain Harry Kane scored twice in comeback victory after DR Congo's shock early lead through Cipenga
Three Lions face Mexico in next knockout round; Kane praised their attacking performance as tournament-best
In a tense World Cup knockout encounter in Atlanta, England faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from DR Congo, who stunned the Three Lions with an early goal through Brian Cipenga. For most of the match under manager T
Kane scored twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn the deficit and send England through 2-1
England advances to face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
The dramatic comeback generated record UK viewership and national conversation about the unusual kick-off time
England narrowly avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice in the final stretch to secure a 2-1 victory and passage to the round of 16. The come
A 15-year-old from Mickleham was found fatally wounded outside Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne on July 1; paramedics could not revive him.
A hunting knife was discovered at the scene; homicide detectives are investigating whether he was stabbed elsewhere and dumped, with a 16-year-old and 20-year-old arrested.
A homicide investigation is underway in Melbourne's north.
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