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West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.…
Moroccan Police Intercept Migrants Heading for Ceuta Enclave
Security forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.…
'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.…
Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 69
Police say 23 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.…
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.…
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.…
One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast
At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.…
Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead
Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.…
Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly due to colour clash
Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.…
Fire services stretched as residents still not home
Major incidents are declared across the UK including in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.…
Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what coul…
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
Figures disclosed by 33 NHS trusts show temperatures on wards during July rose above 28C limit set by NHS EnglandHospitals in England have recorded te…
At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.…
Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.…
Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m
Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.…
'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.…
US forest service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch
Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other firesMichael Boren, the US undersecretary of…
Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala
Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floodsTropical Storm Lala is set to hit Haw…
‘It’s due to climate’: the people of Stourbridge on the town’s wildfires
Thursday has been described by residents as ‘horrendous’, ‘distressing’ and ‘one of the scariest days of my life’People in Stourbridge have described …
Two people dead after light aircraft crash
The aircraft was found in a remote location close to Trawsfynydd, near Porthmadog, Gwynedd.…
Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists
Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dryFive key reservoirs across England and…
What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.…
Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.…
US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.…
Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
More than 180 minors among those detained, as firefighters tackle blazes across Europe amid record-breaking heatwaveEurope heatwave – latest updatesAl…
Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state t…
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.…
The Gambian women turning grief into song
Known as the Kanyeleng, they have transformed their experience of child loss through a tradition of music.…
Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe
At least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia after blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis.…
Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?
Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subjectFrom the first day Andy Burnham came into…