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Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 10 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat carrying about 60 people capsized near Malta , the Italian coastguard says.…
More than 1,300 deaths a month in England due to long A&E waits, figures suggest

More than 1,300 deaths a month in England due to long A&E waits, figures suggest

Senior medical staff call for solutions to tackle root causes of excess deaths amid tenfold increase in a decadeMore than 1,300 patients a month in En…
Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women's Open title, pipping England's Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.…
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.…
The top five-a-day foods your heart needs, according to new study

The top five-a-day foods your heart needs, according to new study

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.…
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.…
Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?

Can a vibrating belt fend off bone density loss?

More than 40 million adults in the U.S. aged 50 and older have osteopenia, or low bone density. An FDA-approved wearable vibration device is giving so…
People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no

A new study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad, compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyon…
Parents to receive guidance on children's screen time in England first

Parents to receive guidance on children's screen time in England first

The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have.…
Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house

Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house

Detectives say they were called to the scene in north London just after midnight on Monday.…
Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

The musician whose real name was Mark Oraybibi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.…
Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London

Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig DavidStormzy and Oritsé Williams are among t…
Attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says

Attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says

The bereaved families of the victims of Valdo Calocane speak at a press conference in London.…
Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points

Slade centre stage, Willis' goodbye and Russell's calf - Prem talking points

Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.…
Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea

Xi traveled to Pyongyang on Monday in a likely attempt to reassert China's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.…
The retaking of Cuba

The retaking of Cuba

Decades-old property claims, frozen since the 1960s, are being turned into live instruments of reconquest.…
Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

Don't try to make James Bond woke, Idris Elba says

The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.…
At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

Police crack down down on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee, which plans to hold a rally Tuesday.…
Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

Lionesses need setbacks like Spain loss - Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman says her "hurt" England side need setbacks like their humbling defeat by Spain in order to improve.…
‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court

Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAEA leader of the notorious Kinahan criminal ca…
How Christian Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

How Christian Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.…
Parents of Nottingham attacks victim say medics must breach confidentiality if patient is risk to others

Parents of Nottingham attacks victim say medics must breach confidentiality if patient is risk to others

Valdo Calocane was protected at expense of public safety in years before June 2023 stabbings, families of victims sayThe parents of a victim of the No…
New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.…
NPR's new chief content officer: 'I've been training for this job my whole life'

NPR's new chief content officer: 'I've been training for this job my whole life'

Less than two weeks after overhauling its newsroom, NPR has hired Nadine Zylstra to be its chief content officer. She has been a top executive at Sesa…
Donaldson told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'

Donaldson told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 sex abuse charges and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, denies five charges related to aiding and a…
Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex

Billionaire West Ham co-owner accused of abusing his power and preying on women for sex

Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.…
'I was a child. He abused so many on a daily basis'

'I was a child. He abused so many on a daily basis'

Malcolm Phillips, 93, is given an absolute discharge, while Linda Brunning is jailed for 25 years.…
Prosecutor vows ‘swift’ justice in Toledo festival shooting as search for suspects continues

Prosecutor vows ‘swift’ justice in Toledo festival shooting as search for suspects continues

Search enters third day after 12 people wounded in shooting near festival on Saturday and no arrests have been madeA search for suspects who wounded 1…
Significant changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

Significant changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers.…
Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study

Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study

Nuclear states walking away from disarmament commitments amid heightened escalation dangers, leading institute warns.…