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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…
9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the USAs clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartlan…
BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital
New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.…
Diana’s ‘revenge dress’, worn when Charles revealed infidelity, up for auction
Christina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000The dress that Diana, Princess of …
Australia news live: Anthony Albanese marks 25 years since September 11; aged care provider pays back thousands to residents
Follow the day’s news liveGood morningWelcome to Guardian Australia’s live news coverage for Friday. Continue reading...…
Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.…
Fernandes finishes off brilliant move to double Man Utd lead
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rounds off a brilliant team move to double his side's lead over Sabah at Old Trafford.…
Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created…
Florida man scheduled for execution in connection to Hog Trail Murders
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr’s sentence will make him the state’s 15th person executed this yearA Florida man was scheduled for execution on Thursday after …
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
While England makes its first foray into unfamiliar territory, it’s proved a boon for Italy’s cash-strapped municipalities A nightly tourist tax may b…
People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?
We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cutIt’s been a record summer of heat in the …
Ralph Lauren proves the American dream still sells at New York fashion week
Designer mixes burnt-out velvet and shredded denim with a mythology that keeps getting more profitableThe opening show of fashion’s month of catwalks …
Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday rea…