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Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.…
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.…
Why we should expect another Solheim Cup thriller
With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's cont…
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is…
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting hig…
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its futu…
Hospitality industry fears jobs at risk from plan to give mayors powers to impose ‘tourist tax’
The sector is concerned by reports that there won’t be a cap on the levy that can be imposed by mayorsGood morning. Last year Andy Burnham, who was th…
Tourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plans
Labelled a tourist tax, proposals would give mayors power to decide how revenue raised should be investedHolidaymakers will face a nightly levy on hot…
Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.…
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.…
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.…
Primark to offer home delivery as it prepares to split from owner ABF
Clothing chain says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cutting campaignPrimark will offer home delivery in…
Primark takes further step into online shopping with home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.…
Why is there an NFL game in Australia?
The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the US…
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.…
Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult US citizen.…
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.…
‘Fundamentally unfair’: Burnham must overhaul migration reforms, says TUC general secretary
Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentimentAndy Burnham must overhaul Shabana Mahmoo…
UK disabled people could swap Pip cash for ‘in kind’ support in benefit overhaul
Exclusive: Claimants could trade part of payment for specialist equipment, services or training under proposalSome disabled people could receive “in k…
North Korea has built new uranium facility to expand nuclear arsenal, UN agency says
The International Atomic Energy Agency voices ‘serious concerns’ over expansion of Yongbyon facility to enrich uraniumThe International Atomic Energy …
Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.…
Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held
PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.…
Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows
Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.…
Instagram boss says users will be ‘overwhelmed’ with brand content in algorithm-free world
Adam Mosseri says platform’s algorithm ‘feels like a black box’ but company trying to give users more control after Labor announces opt-out planInstag…
We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.…
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.…
Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge
Helena Foulkes beats incumbent Dan McKee after criticizing handling of Providence’s Washington bridge, now expected to be completed in 2028Rhode Islan…
Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case
Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.…
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.…
Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.…