Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’
US President Donald Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’. He also declared that Britain is ‘dying’ and urged greater oil drilling in the North Sea. The comments came after Keir Starmer announced plans to step down, with Burnham the only candidate to succeed him.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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US President Donald Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’. He also declared that Britain is ‘dying’ and urged greater oil drilling in the North Sea. The comments came after Keir Starmer announced plans to step down, with Burnham the only candidate to succeed him.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel
aTwo powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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aTwo powerful earthquakes, magnitude 7.1 and 7.5, struck west of the Venezuela capital Caracas, causing widespread devastation. Interim President Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Experts warn the death toll could be in the thousands.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches
Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMexico's Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A football match in Mexico City, June 24, 2026 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP]
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Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleMexico's Alvaro Fidalgo celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Czechia during a World Cup Group A football match in Mexico City, June 24, 2026 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP]
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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war
Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran warThousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran warThousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid
Video Duration 01 minutes 15 seconds 01:15Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe. Some have taken to unsafe swimming to cope with the record-breaking temperatures.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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Video Duration 01 minutes 15 seconds 01:15Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe. Some have taken to unsafe swimming to cope with the record-breaking temperatures.Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on Google
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South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleSouth Africa forward Thapelo Maseko controls the ball as he is defended by South Korea's Lee Gihyuk during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 [AFP]
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Listen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediaShareAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleSouth Africa forward Thapelo Maseko controls the ball as he is defended by South Korea's Lee Gihyuk during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 [AFP]
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Niger: Niger Quits ICC, Deepening Debate Over Court's Legitimacy
The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness. The withdrawal, announced on June 23, makes Niger the third country to leave the ICC after Burundi and the Philippines.
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The government of Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, citing concerns over what it described as selective justice and raising fresh questions about the court's legitimacy and effectiveness. The withdrawal, announced on June 23, makes Niger the third country to leave the ICC after Burundi and the Philippines.
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Africa: Global Leaders Say Ocean Is No Longer Optional in Climate Action
Mombasa, Kenya — As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
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Mombasa, Kenya — As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
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Africa: Inside the The Floating Lab Shaping Ocean Science
The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag. The Norwegian-owned ship also operates under the United Nations flag, reflecting its mission to support countries in advancing sustainable ocean management through scientific cooperation.
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The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag. The Norwegian-owned ship also operates under the United Nations flag, reflecting its mission to support countries in advancing sustainable ocean management through scientific cooperation.
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Africa: The Unsung Heroes of Ocean Conservation Are Demanding to Be Heard
Mombasa, Kenya — On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods. The discussion, titled "Women's Voices Are Key to the Future of Kenya's Ocean," featured three women whose work in fisheries, conservation and community leadership spans the coast: Raabia Hawa, founder and director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation; Amina Komora, a fisher from the Sanye community in Lamu County; and Zulfa Hassan, the mangrove restoration leader from Pate Island.
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Mombasa, Kenya — On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting marine ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods. The discussion, titled "Women's Voices Are Key to the Future of Kenya's Ocean," featured three women whose work in fisheries, conservation and community leadership spans the coast: Raabia Hawa, founder and director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation; Amina Komora, a fisher from the Sanye community in Lamu County; and Zulfa Hassan, the mangrove restoration leader from Pate Island.
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Uganda: Museveni Reveals First Lady Janet Survived Serious Health Scare
Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well. In a lengthy birthday message posted on his X account on Wednesday to mark Janet Museveni's 78th birthday, the President disclosed that she suffered a major health challenge on March 21, 2026, but credited God and medical professionals for saving her life.
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Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well. In a lengthy birthday message posted on his X account on Wednesday to mark Janet Museveni's 78th birthday, the President disclosed that she suffered a major health challenge on March 21, 2026, but credited God and medical professionals for saving her life.
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Congo-Kinshasa: France Announces First Ebola Case in Doctor Returned From DR Congo
French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory - a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time, a case of Ebola has been identified on French territory, in a humanitarian doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major epidemic has broken out.
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French health authorities on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on national territory - a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time, a case of Ebola has been identified on French territory, in a humanitarian doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a major epidemic has broken out.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Lives At Risk in DR Congo As Ebola Outbreak Continues to Outpace Response
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread faster than aid efforts can keep pace, despite significant gains in treatment capacity and growing community engagement, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday. At a media briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than a month into the outbreak, frontline responders have expanded care and testing at unprecedented speed, but conditions on the ground remain challenging.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread faster than aid efforts can keep pace, despite significant gains in treatment capacity and growing community engagement, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday. At a media briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than a month into the outbreak, frontline responders have expanded care and testing at unprecedented speed, but conditions on the ground remain challenging.
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Niger: Latest Niamey Airport Attack Tests Niger Junta As Terror Groups 'Adapt'
Niamey airport was attacked for the second time this year on 18 June, with 13 people killed, in an assault that illustrated how jihadist groups are changing their methods to test Niger's security forces. Nigerien researcher Brimaka Abdoul Azizou Garba tells RFI the attack showed terrorism is "not abating" but adapting.
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Niamey airport was attacked for the second time this year on 18 June, with 13 people killed, in an assault that illustrated how jihadist groups are changing their methods to test Niger's security forces. Nigerien researcher Brimaka Abdoul Azizou Garba tells RFI the attack showed terrorism is "not abating" but adapting.
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Sudan: Sudan War - Int'l Pressure Grows As Fears Mount Over Escalation in El Obeid
Kampala / El Obeid / Amsterdam — International efforts to address Sudan's deepening crisis have intensified amid growing warnings from the United Nations and foreign governments about an expanding conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, particularly in the city of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan. As previously reported by Radio Dabanga, El Obeid has become the focus of mounting international concern, with diplomats and aid agencies warning that it could face a similar fate to El Fasher, where months of fighting have been accompanied by widespread reports of atrocities and civilian suffering.
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Kampala / El Obeid / Amsterdam — International efforts to address Sudan's deepening crisis have intensified amid growing warnings from the United Nations and foreign governments about an expanding conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions, particularly in the city of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan. As previously reported by Radio Dabanga, El Obeid has become the focus of mounting international concern, with diplomats and aid agencies warning that it could face a similar fate to El Fasher, where months of fighting have been accompanied by widespread reports of atrocities and civilian suffering.
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
Figure caption, 'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel ReevesByRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reportersPublished3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Re eves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior cabinet position if he becomes the Labour Party leader."I'm supporting Andy to be prime minister," she told the BBC.Burnham, who was sworn in as the member for Makerfield earlier this week, is expected to replace Reeves as chancellor if he becomes prime minister. So far, he is the only candidate to have put their hand up for the Labour leadership.Reeves acknowledged it was up to Burnham whether she stayed on as chancellor, but said she stood ready to provide targeted, temporary relief on energy bills in the autumn.Asked about reports that Burnham would offer her a more junior role in his cabi…
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Figure caption, 'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel ReevesByRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reportersPublished3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Re eves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior cabinet position if he becomes the Labour Party leader."I'm supporting Andy to be prime minister," she told the BBC.Burnham, who was sworn in as the member for Makerfield earlier this week, is expected to replace Reeves as chancellor if he becomes prime minister. So far, he is the only candidate to have put their hand up for the Labour leadership.Reeves acknowledged it was up to Burnham whether she stayed on as chancellor, but said she stood ready to provide targeted, temporary relief on energy bills in the autumn.Asked about reports that Burnham would offer her a more junior role in his cabi…
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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
CloseDonald Trump has given his first public reaction to the prospect of the former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Campaigning during the Makerfield by-election, Burnham said the UK needed to avoid what he called the "polarised, poisonous politics" of the US. Asked his view of the current frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer, Trump described him as "the mayor of a town" and said he had heard Burnham was "extremely liberal".SubsectionPoliticsPublished4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsAndy BurnhamFollow Andy Burnhamclose panelYou are now following Andy BurnhamUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Donald TrumpFollow Donald Trumpclose panelYou are now following Donald TrumpUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News home…
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CloseDonald Trump has given his first public reaction to the prospect of the former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Campaigning during the Makerfield by-election, Burnham said the UK needed to avoid what he called the "polarised, poisonous politics" of the US. Asked his view of the current frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer, Trump described him as "the mayor of a town" and said he had heard Burnham was "extremely liberal".SubsectionPoliticsPublished4 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsAndy BurnhamFollow Andy Burnhamclose panelYou are now following Andy BurnhamUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.Donald TrumpFollow Donald Trumpclose panelYou are now following Donald TrumpUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News home…
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Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, NUH, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre, said it was "truly sorry" for not meeting the standards expected of itByEleanor Lawrie and Michael Buchanan, Social AffairsPublished25 June 2026, 06:23 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoEight bodies were found in a state of "advanced deterioration" in the mortuary of an NHS trust in March, after hospitals ran out of freezer space.An inspection of the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham by the regulator, the Human Tissue Authority, also found insufficient identity checks meant there was a risk of the wrong bodies being released to families.Mortuary care at the Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust, which runs the QMC, was strongly criticised by independent review chair Donna Ockenden on Wednesday when she revealed hundreds of local families had experienced poor maternity care.The trust said it was "truly…
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Image source, PA MediaImage caption, NUH, which runs the Queen's Medical Centre, said it was "truly sorry" for not meeting the standards expected of itByEleanor Lawrie and Michael Buchanan, Social AffairsPublished25 June 2026, 06:23 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoEight bodies were found in a state of "advanced deterioration" in the mortuary of an NHS trust in March, after hospitals ran out of freezer space.An inspection of the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham by the regulator, the Human Tissue Authority, also found insufficient identity checks meant there was a risk of the wrong bodies being released to families.Mortuary care at the Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust, which runs the QMC, was strongly criticised by independent review chair Donna Ockenden on Wednesday when she revealed hundreds of local families had experienced poor maternity care.The trust said it was "truly…
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Preston Davey review 'should include second murdered baby'
Image source, Lancashire PoliceImage caption, Medics failed to question the father of Damion Russell about a bruise on his headByPhil McCann and Jonny Humphries, North WestPublished2 hours agoThe same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston Davey's injuries before his death has been criticised in relation to another toddler who was also murdered by his father.Thirteen-month-old Preston was sexually and physically abused by his adoptive father Jamie Varley, a Blackpool high school teacher, before he was killed on 27 July 2023. Varley's trial prompted waves of revulsion from the public and an independent review is under way into how various agencies acted.There are now calls to widen the investigation to examine the case of Damion Russell after medics at Blackpool Victoria Hospital failed to ask his father about an old bruise on his head.Damion, two, was seen in June 2023 ju…
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Image source, Lancashire PoliceImage caption, Medics failed to question the father of Damion Russell about a bruise on his headByPhil McCann and Jonny Humphries, North WestPublished2 hours agoThe same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston Davey's injuries before his death has been criticised in relation to another toddler who was also murdered by his father.Thirteen-month-old Preston was sexually and physically abused by his adoptive father Jamie Varley, a Blackpool high school teacher, before he was killed on 27 July 2023. Varley's trial prompted waves of revulsion from the public and an independent review is under way into how various agencies acted.There are now calls to widen the investigation to examine the case of Damion Russell after medics at Blackpool Victoria Hospital failed to ask his father about an old bruise on his head.Damion, two, was seen in June 2023 ju…
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Salford Lads Club from Smiths cover gets status upgrade
Image source, Jon Super/PA Media AssignmentsImage caption, Laura Slingsby, of Salford Lads and Girls Club, and Claudia Kenyatta, chief executive of Historic England, celebrate the newsByLynette HorsburghNorth WestPublished3 hours agoA "remarkable" 123-year-old youth club building made famous after featuring on a Smiths album sleeve has had its listed status upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*.Salford Lads Club was built in the city on Coronation Street in 1903 and has helped generations of boys - and later girls - by offering activities like sport, art and music.It comes less than two years after the club was saved from closure after a fundraising campaign raised £250,000, including donations from local music legends like Morrissey and Graham Nash.Meanwhile, Crossley House in Openshaw, Manchester, formerly the Crossley Lads' Club, has been added to the National Heritage List for England…
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Image source, Jon Super/PA Media AssignmentsImage caption, Laura Slingsby, of Salford Lads and Girls Club, and Claudia Kenyatta, chief executive of Historic England, celebrate the newsByLynette HorsburghNorth WestPublished3 hours agoA "remarkable" 123-year-old youth club building made famous after featuring on a Smiths album sleeve has had its listed status upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*.Salford Lads Club was built in the city on Coronation Street in 1903 and has helped generations of boys - and later girls - by offering activities like sport, art and music.It comes less than two years after the club was saved from closure after a fundraising campaign raised £250,000, including donations from local music legends like Morrissey and Graham Nash.Meanwhile, Crossley House in Openshaw, Manchester, formerly the Crossley Lads' Club, has been added to the National Heritage List for England…
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Council sorry for parking fines after train crash
Image source, Getty Images/@jack24533906Image caption, One man posted a picture of the fixed penalty notice on his windscreen ByEwan SomervillePublished4 hours agoA council has apologised after drivers were fined for not moving their vehicles from a station car park after a fatal train crash.Passengers were left stranded after two trains collided near Bedford on Friday, leaving a 60-year-old train driver dead and more than 100 people injured. Some passengers were unable to return to their cars parked at Bedford railway station, but when they finally did they found fixed penalty notices stuck to their windscreens.A Bedford Borough Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of this matter and apologise for any incorrect tickets issued."Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesImage caption, The crash involved two London St Pancras-bound trainsTwo East Midlands Railway trains – the Corby to London St P…
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Image source, Getty Images/@jack24533906Image caption, One man posted a picture of the fixed penalty notice on his windscreen ByEwan SomervillePublished4 hours agoA council has apologised after drivers were fined for not moving their vehicles from a station car park after a fatal train crash.Passengers were left stranded after two trains collided near Bedford on Friday, leaving a 60-year-old train driver dead and more than 100 people injured. Some passengers were unable to return to their cars parked at Bedford railway station, but when they finally did they found fixed penalty notices stuck to their windscreens.A Bedford Borough Council spokesperson said: "We are aware of this matter and apologise for any incorrect tickets issued."Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesImage caption, The crash involved two London St Pancras-bound trainsTwo East Midlands Railway trains – the Corby to London St P…
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