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Family's 50-Year Water Bomb War on New Year's Eve

For nearly five decades, the Shea family of Fremantle, Western Australia, has waged an epic, environmentally costly water balloon battle every New Year's Eve. Discover the rules, raids, and legacy of their chaotic tradition.

Water boss got £170k bonus despite pollution ban

Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.

West Ham Told to Steer Clear of Chelsea's Disasi

West Ham United have been linked with a move for Chelsea's Axel Disasi, but a key update from Fabrizio Romano suggests the deal is fraught with risk. Find out why the Hammers should look elsewhere.

Mariupol's destroyed theatre reopens with Russian fairytale

The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 airstrike, reopens under Russian control. Critics call it 'dancing on bones' as a Russian fairytale replaces its Ukrainian past. Explore the story of loss, Russification, and confiscated homes.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Attack

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in southern Moscow. Russia's investigative committee suggests Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the blast. Read the latest developments.

Car Bomb Kills Russian General Near Kremlin

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in a car bomb attack just miles from the Kremlin. Analysis suggests Ukraine is signalling its resolve to the US amid peace talks. Read the latest.

Putin Ally Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Attack

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military figure, has died after a car bomb exploded in Moscow. Read the latest details on the attack and the investigation.

Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Blast

Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.

Parliament Bomb Scare Over Box of MP's Christmas Cards

A major security alert at the Houses of Parliament was triggered by a box of undelivered Christmas cards for minister Miatta Fahnbulleh. Bomb disposal robots were deployed before the all-clear was given.

MP's Christmas cards cause Westminster bomb scare

A box of unsent Christmas cards from MP Miatta Fahnbulleh triggered a major security alert at Parliament, deploying a bomb disposal robot and shutting down the area. Read the full story.

War reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91

Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.

Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.

London residents use gyms after water failure

Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.

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