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BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Man accused of trying to kill Rotherham pedestrian with car
A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a crash which left a pedestrian with "life-altering" victim, aged 48, was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition after the incident on Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, at 16:40 BST on Chroback, of Bawtry Road, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates' Court earlier charged with attempted murder in connection with the Yorkshire Police said the injured man "was found with serious injuries believed to have been caused by a vehicle". The force appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage from the Eastwood area, specifically relating to a blue Skoda and grey VW Golf.A 45-year-old man, who was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been bailed pending further investigation.A 25-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released with no further Chroback is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court for a plea hearing on 25 June. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes: Falling Palm Tree Injures Pedestrian, Closing Down Section of Croisette
A pedestrian was reportedly seriously injured near the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after strong winds blew down a palm tree. A section of the walkway along the Croisette, the main boulevard that runs through the seaside resort, was closed as emergency workers cleared debris. The accident occurred near the Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barriere beach, a venue where many parties and events are held during the festival. More from Variety Producer Jason Michael Berman Hits Cannes With New A/Vantage Pictures and 'Highest 2 Lowest' Emma Stone Says 'Crazy S--' Got Fed Into Her Algorithms While Prepping for Surprising 'Eddington' Role: 'That Scared Me a Little Bit' Da'Vine Joy Randolph to Preside Over Jury at Italy's Taormina Film Festival That Will Open With 'John Wick' Spinoff 'Ballerina' A spokesperson for Cannes confirmed that a pedestrian had been injured, but referred other inquiries to City Hall. A spokesperson for City Hall did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was not immediately clear what injuries the person had suffered, but according to Screen International, 'A man was…seen lying on the ground with blood coming from his head, being attended to by fellow pedestrians, and emergency services were called.' Another witness told the AFP: 'There was a terrible gust of wind and suddenly I heard screaming. I turned around and saw a palm tree that had been uprooted, a palm tree that was in poor condition…and it had knocked the person to the ground, who was seriously injured.' The weekend is filled with high-profile premieres including 'Nouvelle Vague,' Richard Linklater's look at the making of Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless,' and 'Die My Love,' a Lynne Ramsay thriller withJennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. There was also a press conference for Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' a look at the COVID lockdowns that stars starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone. Several other star-studded premieres will take place in the coming days, including those for Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' which will bring out Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, and Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme,' which stars Benicio del Toro, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. Earlier in the week, Tom Cruise hit the red carpet for the premiere of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.' The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
