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Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages
A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.…
Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report
The center has until next week to present plan to judge who had blocked earlier rehab and name changeUS politics live – latest updatesThe board of the…
Colombia earthquake: Hospitals adapt to save lives amid widespread damage
Earthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.…
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.…
Who will be the next White House press secretary?
Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent positionKaroline Leavitt’s surprise resignation a…
Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire
About 60 crew responding to blaze covering about 40 acres near Stourbridge golf courseSeveral homes are ablaze and two people are receiving treatment …
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’University leaders are warning of financi…
Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
Study of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollutionAdding huge quantities of carbon …
Behind England’s bumper A-level results lie record levels of regional disparities
Need for Burnham to tackle regional inequality could not be clearer as London becomes ‘educational outlier’Andy Burnham has put regional inequality at…
Max Miller’s ex-wife sues him for sharing image of daughter as part of custody battle
Republican congressman publicly shared links to evidence his team compiled in response to domestic abuse allegations Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Max …
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
José Chajón-Raxón experienced ‘seizure-like activity’ at Delaney Hall and later died after being hospitalizedA Guatemalan immigrant detained by US Imm…
Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilitiesNearly 100 children have been wrongly i…
Children in temporary accommodation in England hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.…
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.…
Handling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "a…
Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privil…
One Nation staffer accused of posing as leftwing content creator in ‘undercover’ videos
Exclusive: The videos, filmed at anti-One Nation rallies, were posted to party’s social pages and appear to be endorsed by Pauline HansonGet our break…
Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?
As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truthAs Karoline Leavitt prepares to…
Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candi…
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.…
Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.…
Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level Donald Trump’s use of his second…
Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her …
Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.…
Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock glove…
More than 135 million people in Europe set for temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.…
Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.…
Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.…
Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
Leavitt’s departure three months before midterms raises questions over who will communicate Trump’s messages as his approval rating falls to record lo…
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure as Trump says she will leave post
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure…