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Paris shopkeepers barricade stores & 'stock up on weapons' bracing for riots

PARIS has barricaded itself down with shopkeepers reportedly stocking up on weapons as France braces for a fresh round of riots this weekend.

7 of the most odd royal rules Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Kate had to follow

When a new royal enters the world, there's hundreds of years of tradition that members of The Firm often have to follow. Throughout history, from Queen Elizabeth to Princess Catherine, royals have followed the palace protocols when it comes to the birth of their babies. The traditions cover everything from announcing the birth to the public, picking a suitable name and even what happens in the delivery room itself. Modern royal mothers such as Princess Catherine have reshaped tradition, but both she and the late Queen Elizabeth II had to navigate a series of protocols when bringing future monarchs into the world. Here are seven of the most unusual childbirth rules royal mothers have had to follow.

Scientists crack quantum mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades

Leading researchers have hailed the beginning of 'an exciting era' following the landmark breakthrough

Meghan Markle's dad reported to cops after son 'finds stash of child sex pics'

Meghan Markle's dad, Thomas Markle Snr, is being investigated over a collection of child sex images after allegedly being reported to police by his own son.

Cornwall beach fight erupts as family ignore red flag warning in Storm Austen

A violent altercation erupted on a Cornish beach after a passer-by allegedly attempted to alert a young family about the perils of entering the water at a 'red-flagged' beach in Cornwall.

Manchester United gives major update on new £2bn Old Trafford stadium design

Manchester United have launched a major new consultation on the design of their proposed £2bn Old Trafford stadium, with supporters being asked to help shape the club’s future home. The club wants fans to give their views on the planned 100,000-seat ground, which is intended to replace the existing Old Trafford and become the biggest stadium in the UK.

Jet2 issues major update for 2027 holidays

As the temperatures drop and demand for winter breaks increases, Jet2 has reinforced its No Fuel Surcharges guarantee. This means customers can book their Winter 2026/27 flights and holidays without fearing added costs. The airline has repeated its promise that customers will not face a fuel surcharge after booking.

Ex-ESPN host McHenry 'forced to resign by Trump' after NBA incident

Britt McHenry, the former ESPN host who recently accepted a position as a US State Department press adviser, has reportedly been forced to resign.

Walking 8,800 steps per day could boost brain health, a study suggests

People who walked more consistently performed better on tests measuring attention, focus and decision-making, measures of cognitive health, a new study suggests.

Man and dog killed after being hit by bus as driver arrested

A man and a dog have tragically lost their lives after being struck by a bus in Bristol. Police officers reported they were summoned to the scene at approximately 11pm last night (Thursday, October 22).

Oklahoma Man, 29, Tried to Steal Enormous $5.4m Mansion, DA Says

Antonio Moore, 29, was arrested on September 30 after he allegedly tried to steal an enormous $5.4 million mansion in Oklahoma City's affluent Gaillardia neighborhood, investigators say.

Selma Blair surfaces with son and service dog after in-flight meltdown

Blair, 54, has been accused of attacking members of the crew aboard a Delta aircraft on Sunday, October 11, leaving distressed pilots asking for 'medical help' as they landed.