Landfill site searched in Greater Manchester as part of terror attack investigation

A major search linked to the Manchester terror attack is under way at a landfill site on the outskirts of Bury, Greater Manchester.

A large number of police officers have been seen searching the industrial premises at Pilsworth.

Greater Manchester Police tweeted: "Officers investigating the attack on the Manchester Arena are searching a site in Pilsworth, Bury. The search is currently on-going."

Investigators have been at the site, close to the M66 motorway, "for around three days", according to one resident.

It comes as police continue their search of a flat in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, that was raided earlier.

Image:The man arrested in Shoreham is believed to have lived in a flat above shops

The force said a 23-year-old man was arrested in the coastal town by officers investigating last Monday's suicide bombing.

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The hairdresser of a man who lives at the flat said he was training to be a pilot.

Violet Mainda said: "He was a normal bloke, very jovial.

"I think he had finished, or was still training, to be a pilot.

"He told me but I can't quite remember what he said. He was from Libya."

Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 169 as cyclone heads for Bangladesh

The death toll from floods and landslides in Sri Lanka has risen to 169, with close to half a million people displaced.

Bangladesh is now braced for Cyclone Mora to make landfall early Tuesday morning as the storm continues its destructive path across the Bay of Bengal.

The country's ports were warned to expect sea surges of up to two metres, with neighbouring India's north eastern states also on alert for heavy rains.

On Monday, Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre reported a higher death toll with 102 people still missing from the torrential rains in the country, which began on Thursday.

More than 75,000 people are sheltering in relief camps, officials added.

Image:Locals in Kalutara district try to escape floodwaters in a makeshift boat

The torrential rains - the worst to hit Sri Lanka since 2003 - have swamped western and southern regions, with some of the most affected areas in Kalutara, Ratnapura and Matara.

Army boats raced up and down waterlogged village streets as they rushed to evacuate people and bring relief supplies.

A dozen military aircraft have also been sent out to rescue marooned villagers.

North Korea fires 'Scud missile' into Sea of Japan

North Korea has fired what appears to be a short-range Scud missile off its east coast, South Korea's military has said.

The missile was launched from around the eastern North Korean coastal town of Wonsan, the South's joint chiefs of staff said in a statement.

It flew about 280 miles (450km) before landing in the sea in Japan's exclusive maritime economic zone.

There were no immediate reports of damage to planes or vessels in the area.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe swiftly condemned the test, saying: "We will never tolerate North Korea's continued provocations that ignore repeated warnings by the international community."

Japan's chief cabinet secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said the launch was "a clear violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions".

The White House said President Donald Trump has been briefed about the launch, and he later tweeted his response in terms of Pyongyang's major ally China.

Mr Trump wrote: "North Korea has shown great disrespect for their neighbor, China, by shooting off yet another ballistic missile...but China is trying hard!"

There was no immediate comment from the North's state-controlled media.

Earlier on Sunday, North Korea tested a new anti-aircraft weapon system that Kim Jong Un says will "completely spoil the enemy's dream to command the air".

Pyongyang said glitches detected in an earlier test have been "perfectly overcome", paving the way for the weapon to be mass-produced and deployed nationwide.

State media says the system is designed to "detect and strike different targets flying from any location" - and footage showed the drill taking place.

A satisfied Mr Kim said the system's hitting accuracy had improved since it was first tested in April 2016 and it would stop hostile nations "boasting of air supremacy and weapon almighty".

Image:Kim Jong Un's mood was brightened after the test in sunny North Korea

Three top officials accompanied the leader for the launch - including a veteran rocket scientist, a former air force general and the head of the blacklisted agency which is believed to be developing North Korea's missiles and nuclear weapons.

Last Monday, the secretive state said it had successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile that met all technical requirements and could also be mass produced, but experts have questioned the extent of the country's progress.

A day later, the head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency said North Korea is on an "inevitable" path to obtaining a nuclear-armed missile capable of striking America if action is not taken.

Image:The test was closely watched by Kim Jong Un

However, Western experts believe Pyongyang is a few years away from successfully developing such a weapon.

This is the 12th ballistic missile test to be carried out by the North this year, and the third successful launch this month.

Such actions have created tensions with Washington in recent months.

The reclusive nation has continued with its programme despite painful UN and unilateral sanctions - and described such punishment as an infringement of its right to self-defence.

Pyongyang maintains nuclear weapons are necessary to counter US aggression, but America denies it has any intention to attack the North.

British Airways passengers facing third day of delays at Heathrow

British Airways passengers are facing a third day of disruption at Heathrow after an IT glitch that grounded scores of planes, leaving thousands of travellers stranded over the bank holiday weekend.

The airline said it intends to run a full schedule at Gatwick on Monday and to operate a full long-haul schedule and a "high proportion" of its short-haul programme at Heathrow.

BA passengers have been told to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airports where scenes of chaos unfolded over the weekend.

The airline claimed it was making "good progress" in recovering from the worldwide IT glitch.

A BA spokeswoman said: "We operated a full schedule at Gatwick on Sunday. At Heathrow, we operated virtually all our scheduled long-haul flights, though the knock-on effects of Saturday's disruption resulted in a reduced short-haul programme.

"As our IT systems move closer to full operational capacity, we will again run a full schedule at Gatwick on Monday and intend to operate a full long-haul schedule and a high proportion of our short-haul programme at Heathrow.

"We apologise again to customers for the frustration and inconvenience they are experiencing and thank them for their continued patience."

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson dismisses party's poll dip

Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson has dismissed the party's fall in support in opinion polls as something that "always happens" in election campaigns.

Ms Davidson told Sky News the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn in Downing Street with John McDonnell as Chancellor and Diane Abbott as Home Secretary would focus voters' minds ahead of polling day on 8 June.

Several recent polls have shown the Tories' lead shrinking, including one which put Theresa May's party just six points clear.

An ORB survey for the Sunday Telegraph had the Conservatives down two points in the past week, on 44%, six points ahead of Labour on 38% (up four points).

This equals Labour's best rating since Mr Corbyn became leader and if borne out on election day would see him comfortably outperform Ed Miliband in 2015 and Gordon Brown in 2010.

Ms Davidson told Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "As a veteran of six Scottish or UK wide elections and two referenda the narrowing of the polls always happens around this time and it focuses people's minds.

"People at home will be thinking actually in two weeks time Jeremy Corbyn could be in charge of the country, Diane Abbott could be the home secretary charged with keeping us safe, John McDonnell might be in charge of your pay packet."

She added: "Theresa May is Prime Minister, I hope she continues as Prime Minister, in three weeks' time the first day of negotiations for Brexit are going to happen and we will either be led by Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn.

"And I absolutely, seven days a week, twice on a Sunday, think Theresa May is the best person in that job.

"There is a big issue that's happening, it's not going to be easy the Brexit negotiations but it absolutely requires the right people to take us in there because the difference between a good deal and a bad deal will affect all of us in this country.

"I honestly don't know what Jeremy Corbyn's policies for Brexit are, I've never heard him stand up in a speech and read them out, I've never heard him say what he wants to pursue.

"He could be prime minister in two weeks time and I don't know what he would do on Brexit and neither does the country."

Man arrested in Old Trafford on suspicion of terror offences

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Old Trafford on suspicion of terror offences, Greater Manchester Police has said.

In total 14 people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into Monday's attack at the Manchester Arena - and 12 men remain in custody for questioning.

Elsewhere in Manchester, investigators have executed a warrant at an address on Moss Side, where a search is currently under way.

Residents on Selworthy Road have claimed that an explosion happened as the raid began - but police have not commented on whether a controlled explosion was used to gain entrance to the property.

Earlier on Sunday, Home Secretary Amber Rudd said investigators cannot be entirely sure that Salman Abedi's terror network has been dismantled - and warned other members of the bomber's group are "potentially" still at large.

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Image:Police are also currently raiding an address on Moss Side. Pic: Nicky Harley

Police have issued CCTV images of Abedi in a plea for information about his movements in the days before the explosion targeting a sold-out Ariana Grande concert, which killed 22 people.

The NHS says 54 people injured in the attack are still being treated in eight hospitals, and 19 patients are receiving critical care.

During her interview on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, Ms Rudd also said Islamic State was trying to "weaponise" young Britons.

She went on to defend the work of the security services, amid reports that warnings about Abedi were not followed up.

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North Korea tests weapon that will 'spoil enemy's dream'

North Korea has tested a new anti-aircraft weapon system that Kim Jong Un says will "completely spoil the enemy's dream to command the air".

Pyongyang said glitches detected in an earlier test have been "perfectly overcome", paving the way for the weapon to be mass produced and deployed nationwide.

State media says the system is designed to "detect and strike different targets flying from any location" - and footage showed the drill taking place.

A satisfied Mr Kim said the system's hitting accuracy had improved since it was first tested in April 2016 and it would stop hostile nations "boasting of air supremacy and weapon almighty".

Image:The test was closely watched by Kim Jong Un

Three top officials accompanied the leader for the launch - including a veteran rocket scientist, a former air force general and the head of the blacklisted agency which is believed to be developing North Korea's missiles and nuclear weapons.

Last Monday, the secretive state said it had successfully tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile that met all technical requirements and could also be mass produced, but experts have questioned the extent of the country's progress.

A day later, the head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency said North Korea is on an "inevitable" path to obtaining a nuclear-armed missile capable of striking America if action is not taken.

However, Western experts believe Pyongyang is a few years away from successfully developing such a weapon.

Image:Kim Jong Un's mood was brightened after the test in sunny North Korea

North Korea's defiant ballistic missile tests have created tensions with Washington in recent months.

The reclusive nation has continued with its programme despite painful UN and unilateral sanctions - and described such punishment as an infringement of its right to self-defence.

Pyongyang maintains nuclear weapons are necessary to counter US aggression, but America denies it has any intention to attack the North.