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UPS plane forced to abort landing after another aircraft crosses its runway in Louisville
A UPS cargo plane was compelled to abort its landing approach at Louisville airport after an aircraft crossed the runway in front of it. The near-miss comes months after a separate UPS plane crashed at the same airport....
Starmer accused of sacking Olly Robbins to deflect from Mandelson vetting scandal
Two Independent reports reveal that Keir Starmer sacked senior civil servant Olly Robbins in the wake of the row over Peter Mandelson's vetting process. Former cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara described Starmer's decisi...
Former Alabama footballer accused of using disguises to run $20m NFL impersonation fraud
A former University of Alabama defensive tackle is charged with using makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players as part of a $20 million investment fraud scheme. Prosecutors allege the disguises allowed him to deceive v...
Democrats challenge RFK Jr over Trump's mental fitness after AI Jesus social media post
Democratic lawmakers confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr about President Trump's mental health following Trump's posting of an AI-generated image of Jesus. RFK Jr defended Trump as 'very, very sane', arguing...
Climate change causing wildfires to burn through the night, eliminating natural respite
Scientists warn that rising temperatures and reduced overnight humidity caused by climate change are preventing wildfires from dying down at night as they historically did. The change is dramatically increasing the destr...
West Virginia transgender girl focuses on track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
A transgender high school girl in West Virginia who competes on the girls' track team says she is concentrating on enjoying the season with friends, even as a Supreme Court ruling on transgender athlete participation dra...
World's largest fitness trade fair FIBO draws crowds to Cologne
FIBO, billed as the world's largest fitness trade fair, attracted thousands of visitors to Cologne, Germany, showcasing the latest developments in exercise, wellness, nutrition and digital health....
Police find no evidence of reported gang-rape in Epsom after protests
Surrey Police say they have found no evidence of a gang-rape as reported in Epsom, which had prompted protests in the Surrey town. Officers are continuing to investigate a report that a woman in her 20s was raped by a gr...
Met Police sergeant sacked for drink driving on Iranian embassy protection duty
A Metropolitan Police sergeant has been dismissed after being found guilty of gross misconduct for drink driving while on duty protecting the Iranian embassy. The officer's behaviour was deemed a serious breach of profes...
AP photojournalists' top images of the day
The Associated Press has released its selection of the most significant and powerful photographs taken by its photojournalists on 17 April 2026, spanning front-page news events and compelling human moments....
Boxing legend George Foreman laid to rest in Sioux City, Iowa
George Foreman, the heavyweight boxing champion who died in March 2025, has been buried in Sioux City, Iowa — a city he reportedly chose after a peaceful visit there in 1988....
US troops in Iran war living on poor rations as Postal Service halts deliveries
American soldiers deployed in the Iran war are reportedly subsisting on meagre, tasteless rations with insufficient quantities, according to accounts described as leaving troops 'hungry all the time'. The situation is co...
Rescuers save hiker who fell 80 feet down Utah canyon during family outing
Emergency services in Utah rescued a parent who fell approximately 80 feet into a canyon while on a family hike. The rescue operation lasted just under three hours from the time of the accident to the patient being evacu...
Woman threw beer bottles at toddler who approached her after bike fall
A woman allegedly threw beer bottles at a 3-year-old child who had walked toward her to check on her well-being after she fell from her bicycle, according to police....
Trump's former top lawyer raises concerns about president's mental decline
Former White House counsel has said that Donald Trump's mental health decline has 'accelerated', describing him as someone who 'just is lost'. The lawyer said Trump's 'malignant narcissism' was more consequential than Jo...
Pennsylvania man charged over theft of more than 100 bodies from grave sites
A man charged with burglarizing Pennsylvania grave sites and accumulating more than 100 bodies has waived his right to an evidentiary hearing. Descendants of the deceased have stated the crimes are not victimless....
Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been arrested in Dubai. Kinahan had been a fugitive and is considered one of the most wanted figures linked to Irish organised crime....
The best plays and musicals to book in London and beyond in 2026
The Telegraph has published a curated guide to the finest stage productions available in London and across the UK in 2026, covering both critically acclaimed shows already running and the most anticipated upcoming produc...
Florida man accidentally shoots and kills dog owner while trying to stop animal attack
A Florida man attempted to shoot a dog that was attacking a woman but instead fatally shot the dog's owner. Police are searching for 43-year-old Matthew Lee Pasco in connection with the incident....
Man admits intent to supply thousands of litres of spiking-linked drug
A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to intent to supply thousands of litres of a drug linked to spiking incidents. He was arrested last month....