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AFP via Getty ImagesThe declaration was made on the national day of the tiny countryLiechtenstein has announced that it has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne.The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.Liechtenstein’s current ruler, Prince Hans-Adam II, has been the head of their royal family since 1989. The rule change will not affect his heir, Hereditary Prince Alois, who was his first-born. Alois has carried out most official royal duties for the last two decades.”This means that in future the first-born child,…
‘Fury’ at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmetsThe cyclists’ union expresses “fury” over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday’s stage of the Volta a Portugal.3 hrs agoCycling
Watch: Strong winds and downpours in Maui and Honolulu as storm Lala approachesHawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hit from a hurricane since 1992, as category one storm Lala churns off its coast.Packing 75mph (120km/h) winds, Lala gained hurricane strength on Saturday. In a worst-case scenario, it could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island and produce a 3ft storm surge. A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm warnings. Officials have told residents to prepare for “life-threatening” conditions, including…
Watch: Security officials intercept migrants near crossing into CeutaMoroccan authorities intercepted dozens of migrants seeking to cross into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta on Saturday, reports say.More than 100 people were blocked trying to make their way to the border on the outskirts of the town of Fnideq, according to Moroccan security sources cited by Spanish media and the Reuters news agency.It comes a fortnight after roughly 78,000 migrants arrived in the exclave by sea in a matter of hours – 100 of whom died, according to the city’s mayor, who also said the vast majority of arrivals…
Getty ImagesSmoke could be seen rising above the nature reserve on FridayFirefighters battled a wildfire tearing through Belgium’s largest nature reserve on Saturday, with the blaze described as the country’s worst in recent history.Residents were ordered to evacuate two nearby villages as the flames consumed a third of the High Fens, with local officials warning the fire – which had been burning since Friday – could reach homes.Water-bombing aircraft and helicopters were sent from across Europe to aid the firefighters working in the park near its eastern border with Germany.It was among a number of wildfires burning across Europe on…
Getty ImagesSomething mysterious has been happening in the world of secondhand books. Over the last few months independent booksellers have been observing a strange pattern of purchases which have seen scores of their novels being shipped to far-off warehouses.In a typical week, Stuart Manley, from Barter Books, in Northumberland, would sell two or three thousand books. But one recent single bulk order from a Canadian company equalled what he would expect to move in seven days.He says he has “never seen the like of this after 30 years in the second-hand book trade”.They aren’t sure what the final destination for…
NEW YORK (news agencies) — Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.”Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is the time of year when they tend to be at their worst. And some scientists think the reviled pests might be capable of spreading an antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA.For centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when…
Getty ImagesRamsey, 22, is best known for their role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of ThronesBella Ramsey spent many teenage years working with adults so never really went through the moody, rebellious phase often associated with being a teenager.The British actor, who debuted in Game of Thrones aged 11 and uses they/them pronouns, says they had consciously decided not to behave like a stereotypical teenager after hearing criticisms from adults.”I was like, I’m not going to be that.”So when Sunny Dancer, a film about a summer camp for young people affected by cancer, gave Ramsey seven weeks to experience teenage…
Getty ImagesAmong those killed in the strike on the outskirts of Ansar were three children and two women, state media reportsEleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was announced in June.Lebanon’s prime minister said seven people were killed in a strike on a house on the outskirts of Ansar, 70km (43 miles) south of the capital, Beirut. State media reported three children and two women were among the dead.Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) said it had killed a commander of…
Watch: Emergency services at scene of deadly Virginia State University shootingFive people have been injured, one critically, in a shooting at Virginia State University which involved multiple suspects, the university has said.Officers responded to the incident outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.Five individuals, who were all found with gunshot wounds, were taken to local hospitals. Four had injuries which were not deemed to be life-threatening, the university said.It was not immediately clear if any suspects have been arrested. The BBC has approached local police for comment.It added that Chesterfield County Police are leading…