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Four yachts run into trouble in poor weather off Oban
Yacht owners have been warned to take care after four vessels ran into trouble in poor weather near Oban. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384728.four-yachts-run-into-trouble-in-poor-weather-off-oban/
Girl, six, dies after getting into difficulty in sea in Margate
A six-year-old girl has died after emergency services were called to a seaside townamid concerns for a child in the sea. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384681.girl-six-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea-in-margate/
Death toll rises as 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits tourist island near Bali
At least 10 people were killed and another 40 injured after a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island, a popular tourist destination next...
Palestinian teenager jailed for slapping soldiers released
A Palestinian teenager who was sent to prison for for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers has returned home to a hero’s welcome after...
Weekend washout continues after heatwave with more heavy rain and 50mph winds
More heavy rain and gusts of up to 50mph will see the weekend washout continue following weeks of hot, dry weather. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384643.weekend-washout-continues-after-heatwave-with-more-heavy-rain-and-50mph-winds/
British boy, 5, dies after drowning in pool in Portugal
A five-year-old British boy has died in Portugal after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384645.british-boy-5-dies-after-drowning-in-pool-in-portugal/
MPs warn new laws needed to tackle fake news on social media
Fake news has plunged democracy into crisis with voters being systematically manipulated by campaigns of hate and disinformation, a Commons committee has warned....
California wildfires toll rises as two children found dead
Two young children and their great-grandmother have died in a wildfire that has devastated parts of northern California. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384666.california-wildfires-toll-rises-as-two-children-found-dead/
Polar bear shot dead after attacking cruise ship guard
A polar bear has attacked and injured a guard who was leading tourists off a cruise ship on an Arctic archipelago. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384678.polar-bear-shot-dead-after-attacking-cruise-ship-guard/
Three killed in New Orleans shooting
Three people have been killed and seven injured in a shooting in New Orleans. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384626.three-killed-in-new-orleans-shooting/
