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  1. French town hall that survived both world wars is incinerated after standing for 143 years as bloody riots spread across Europe

    The cherished building, built in 1883, came tumbling down after it was torched by rioters. More than 1,200 people were arrested across France in the unrest.

  2. 'Fatalities and injuries' after 'explosion' and huge fire at Canada military base

    Fatalities and injuries have been reported after an 'explosion' and major fire at CFB Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada

  3. Brush fire threatens million dollar homes in southern California as high winds fan the flames

    The Orange County Fire Authority said Saturday morning that the devastating fire had burned about 570 acres and six large coastal homes.

  4. Drones as first responders: welcome to the future of policing

    Drones have a bird’s-eye view of the city. The prospect of police departments integrating drones into their workflow raises questions about privacy and police accountability.

  5. Doomed supercar ignites into flames weeks after fiery wreck that killed influencer and Hooters calendar girl

    Shocking surveillance footage shows sparks erupting from the mangled vehicle before flames and thick smoke engulfed a secure Southern California storage facility.

  6. ‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used

    Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.

  7. Celebrity chef on why his Folkestone restaurant closed - and what's next

    Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant has opened up about his Kent restaurant closures, the tough hospitality climate and his ambitious London return.

  8. ‘He was failed by the system’: Family’s heartbreak after labourer took his own life

    A labourer took his own life after struggling to adjust to life out of prison, an inquest has heard.

  9. Hopper buses, new bus lanes, safer walking routes and a Unesco bid… how Kent’s only city could be transformed

    Public space improvements, bus lanes, traffic improvements and even a UNESCO bid have been included in a council’s ambitious regeneration plan.