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Mystery son and disputed heir: Uganda’s king buried amid succession dispute
The 34-year-old monarch’s death has opened a rare challenge to the traditional process of choosing Tooro’s next king.…
From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed
Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world numb…
One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea
Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.…
Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.…
'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.…
Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.…
South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in …
Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist
Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable…
Former US detention officer charged with 20 counts of felony forgery
Michael Diehl allegedly forged magistrates’ signatures in North Carolina to allow enough time for ICE to take custody of prisonersA former Guilford co…
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
Exclusive: Many ‘use community protection as a cover for racist thuggery’, raising concerns about fresh disorderAt least 28 anti-migrant vigilante gro…
Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
Royal guards carry casket through streets of Fort Portal amid row over appointment of Edward Rukidi KijanangomaUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru …
Jeremy Thomas, British producer of The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, dies aged 77
Thomas was noted for collaborations with directors including Bernardo Bertolucci and David CronenbergJeremy Thomas, the distinguished British producer…
Six Nigerians extradited to US over $6M online romance scam
Alleged members of Black Axe criminal network that swindled US women out of $6m flown from South AfricaSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized c…
Calls for investigation after video shows ICE officers using batons on protesters
Residents in Frederick, Maryland, shaken after clashes as activists decry violence from officers as ‘unconscionable’Political leaders in Maryland are …
Far-right protesters rally against Islam on 9/11 anniversary
A far-right Islamophobic rally was held outside New York City Hall on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.…
Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years
Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years…
Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Man City’s Donnarumma
Two men jailed after Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma and his now wife attacked in Paris home during PSG stint.…
London Underground workers exposed to asbestos without protective masks, documents reveal
Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been expos…
Thousands of ebikes seized by London councils as anger rises over blocked paths
Operators blame lack of parking and councils bemoan lack of central regulation, as more than 3,000 badly parked bikes seizedLondon boroughs have seize…
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow
The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within secondsThe bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the …
US rapper Lil Durk found not guilty of murder-for-hire scheme
Prosecutors accused musician, born Durk Banks, of putting bounty on fellow rapper in retaliation for friend’s killingChicago rapper Lil Durk has been …
California woman charged with murder after allegedly killing husband with flagpole
SF Gate reports bond for Vicky Kyung Mi Kim, 65, set at $10m after man found dead at couple’s Palm Desert homeA 65-year-old California woman has been …
Ex-CIA officer accused of stealing gold bars reaches tentative plea deal
David Rush accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth over $40m and hiding them in his basementFederal prosecutors have reached a tentative plea …
North Carolina state trooper charged with murder of police captain
Nekime Matu Oxendine accused of first-degree murder of Adam Bean, shot and killed in apparent domestic disputeA North Carolina state highway patrol tr…
Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’
UK employment tribunal examines whether Rockstar Games unlawfully fired 31 staff for trade union activityA worker fired by the makers of Grand Theft A…
UK man pleads guilty to sexual crimes against another man’s unconscious wife
Darren Conway admits 11 charges after the Met identified him as a member of an online sexual offending forumA man has admitted using an online sexual …
Thai police arrest Buddhist abbot on suspicion of embezzling $2.8m
Phra Wachirayan Wi arrested alongside woman he was filmed having sex with in latest scandal to hit country’s clergyPolice in Thailand have arrested a …
One giant step: first known T rex footprints found in North Dakota
The 23ft-long trackway, consisting of four three-toed footprints, two left and two right, date from 66.5m years ago The first known series of footprin…
RNLI reports ‘significant’ donations boost after being targeted by far right over small boats
Charity condemns ‘disgraceful’ intimidation and insists it will continue core purpose of saving lives at seaUK politics live – latest updatesThe Royal…
Céline Dion fans gather in Paris as singer prepares for sold-out comeback shows
More than 30,000 due to attend Canadian artist’s opener at Plenitude arena, as thousands without tickets plan Friday night karaokeMore than 30,000 Cél…