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Two ‘brave’ police officers killed in North Yorkshire crash on Saturday named

Watchdog launches inquiry into collision in which seven people died involving police car and another vehicle Two police officers who died in a car crash near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday have been named.Police constables Matthew Blades and Tom Clough were among seven people killed after their marked police car collided with a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way along the A66...

Indian-origin UC Santa Cruz student dies as car plunges from cliff into ocean, male driver escaped with minor injuries

Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine

An open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.

German Chancellor Merz visits Hürtgen Forest fire site amid boos and whistles

Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Hürtgenwald today, as firefighting in Belgium's High Fens continues. The blaze on the German border is out, but ahead of his visit he faced opposition criticism for 'doing nothing'.

Poland: Man who ordered 300 pizzas in food-delivery pranks faces up to eight years in prison

The 23 year old suspect ordered 300 pizzas, used politicians' names and wrote threats in delivery notes; one order topped €8, 583.

Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines

33,124 residents still in the dark as utility company says it is working to restore power in north-west of stateThousands of residents of north-west Indiana on Saturday were headed for their 11th day without electric power after storms swept through the state, toppling trees and power lines, earlier in August.The powerless conditions have led to food lines, closed businesses, dead phones, no schoo...

Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.

Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

The Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike

The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people.

102 senior diplomats urge West Bank action against Israeli 'ethnic cleansing'

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

Sword attack that killed 1 at Sweden high school prompts social media probe

Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said. The attacker struck at a school in the central ‌Swedish town of Fagersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl...

Sword attack in Sweden that killed 1 prompts probe into social media

Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said. The attacker struck at a school in the central ‌Swedish town of Fagersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl...

Sword attack in Sweden that killed one prompts probe into social media

Swedish police are investigating whether an 18-year-old man who attacked students at a high school with a sword on Friday, killing one, was involved in online communities promoting school violence, a police source said. The attacker struck at a school in the central ‌Swedish town of Fagersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl...

Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home

Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria

Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.

Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ causes injuries in Syria

Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike

The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.

Elderly woman allegedly pressured into spending HK$100,000 on beauty products

Hong Kong customs is investigating whether an 88-year-old was pressured into spending HK$100,000 (US$12,750) on beauty products at an outlet linked to a company already accused of aggressive sales tactics. In a social media post on Saturday, a woman surnamed Ng wrote that her mother was targeted during a three-hour ordeal in April at the Avinichi booth in the Wing On department store in Sheung Wan...

7 people, including 2 police officers, die following a head-on collision in northeast England

Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a head-on collision in the northeast of England following a pursuit

Hong Kong and Shenzhen test crossings at revamped Huanggang Port ahead of opening

Hong Kong has conducted its first test involving Shenzhen authorities of clearance procedures and private car access at the revamped Huanggang border crossing, ahead of a massive exercise next week involving 20,000 people to fully assess the facility’s capacity. No 2 official Eric Chan Kwok-ki said Saturday’s drill went smoothly and passenger flows were orderly, with speedy pickup by public transp...

This US island was set to become a resort until 2 storms changed everything

Assateague Island was once planned as a major resort community with thousands of homes, roads and commercial areas. Two powerful storms changed that future. A 1933 hurricane split the island, while the 1962 Ash Wednesday storm destroyed roads and structures. The island was later protected as a National Seashore in 1965, preserving its beaches, wildlife and natural coastal habitats.

What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?

Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.

Watch: Moment robot attempts to beat Usain Bolt's 100m record

An android at China's World Humanoid Robot Games ran faster than Bolt's world record, smartphone maker Honor says.

Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods

Collapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some goods from Canada, and the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks.The tariffs came into force on around $20bn (£14.6bn) of goods – ranging from hockey sticks to ton...

Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the halls of state’s largest public school districtOmaha police recently agreed to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks to students in the halls of Nebraska’s largest public school district.The decision affecting most Omaha middle and high schools came after the Associated Press first revealed Immigration and Customs En...