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A US State Department spokesperson said that five American citizens died in the crash, without providing their identities.

The wild rumours of a shock switch to Mercedes or McLaren were silenced this morning when Max Verstappen confirmed a new deal to stay with Red Bull for a further three Formula 1 seasons. The Dutchman announced a new contract with Red Bull that runs until the end of F1’s current era in 2030, putting an end to any speculation swirling about his trust in the team and his love for F1... for ...Keep reading

The bodies of two Belgian climbers who vanished in the Swiss Alps over three decades ago have been recovered, authorities have confirmed.Police in the southwestern Valais region, which maintains a records database of people reported missing throughout the past century, said that receding glaciers are increasingly exposing the remains of people who were lost decades earlier.Late in July, a hiker stumbled upon human remains following the retreat of the Trift glacier, located south of the city of Lucerne.That prompted a formal recovery operation, the regional government said on Wednesday.Subsequent DNA analysis carried out at a Valais hospital established that the remains belonged to two Belgian hikers, aged 39 and 41 at the time of their disappearance.They went missing near the Weissmies pea

Iran dismisses U.S. President Donald Trump's economic threats, saying they will deepen public resentment and fail

‘She will be greatly missed’, the school said in a statement

Homes evacuated and roads closed after burst water pipe causes flooding | ITV News  ITVX

Omaha Police Department has suspended the use of electric shock gloves after they were used on two students in schools.

With the window to run in this year’s Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to the number of people who aren’t.

Generations of royals have attended the most prestigious and elite schools in the country

NFL rookie with two sacks could refund deal and return to college after ruling  talkSPORT

Sam Curran's hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury.

Prince Owusu scored an early goal and rookie Noah Streit scored his first goal to give CF Montreal the lead late in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew.

Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt has spoken out as the DWP welfare bill continues to balloon.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan.

He appears to be searching for alternative ways to pressure Tehran.

A SIMPLE retirement mistake could cost you tens of thousands of pounds and leave your retirement plans in tatters - but there are easy red flags you need to watch out for. Pension scams are one of the most financially devastating types of fraud and can leave you £47,000 worse off on average, according to...

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THOUSANDS of GCSE students are heading back to school today to collect their all-important results. Do you think you can pass these GCSE maths questions from Higher tier exam papers, without a calculator? Studying for GCSE maths exams is a struggle that most of us remember, whether it was graded with letters or numbers. Results...

The BTS fan club is gearing up for the K-pop group's much-anticipated return to Toronto for the first time in more than a decade

Iran on Thursday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation, while Syria’s foreign minister is visiting Pakistan, which is seeking to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has drawn attention online after a video showed him prostrating before his elder brother, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, following his victory in the state’s governorship election.

US President Donald Trump pledged "economic warfare" against Iran and threatened any country that trades with it, prompting Iran to dismiss the plan on Thursday as a continuation of failed policies. The war between the two countries, started by the US and Israel in February, appears stalemated, with peace talks stalled, Tehran keeping the key Strait of Hormuz shut and Washington persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran.

The special envoy is failing in his efforts at shuttle diplomacy to broker peace between Israel and Hamas

James Percival / X Donald Trump’s top Department of Homeland Security lawyer has been accused of risking bloodshed by publishing a “Worst of the Worst” list of sitting federal judges. A group of 128 former state and federal judges, described by organizers as bipartisan, announced Wednesday that it had filed an ethics complaint against DHS general counsel James Percival. The Florida Bar member, 40, is accused of making false or recklessly misleading claims about judges who ruled against the…

As the summer draws to a close, we picked out five hip-hop and R&B songs to soundtrack the end of the season.

Trust in the Scottish Government agency is said to at an 'all-time low' over the handling of the long-running venue.

Between success with a pancreatic cancer drug and now success with an mRNA neoantigen vaccine, it has been a banner year for developing cancer therapies.

Capricor Therapeutics is trying to stave off FDA rejection of its cell therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Italy’s $10 Billion Pharma Family Makes A U.S. Power Move  Forbes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on a visit to Bondi Beach earlier this year (Picture: AP) When Prince Harry and Meghan left the UK for Montecito six years ago, the world was a different place. Much of the world was in lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, Queen Elizabeth was still on the throne – and a decent slice of the UK public still quite liked the couple, who had recently stepped down as working royals. As they prepare for their return this month, much has changed. Harry’s father Charles is now king; he and Meghan have another child, Princess Lilibet; plenty of dirty laundry has been aired. And the public appears to have definitively changed its mind. Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told Metro: ‘They’re now at the bottom, above only Prince Andrew – or former Prince Andrew – in popularity.

The DSS has arrested Moferewa Maiye for impersonating an officer and extorting Abuja motorists with a toy gun. Learn more about the DSS arrest.

NEARLY half of adults track their health via wearable tech - but a quarter admit they have no idea what they are looking out for. A study of 2,000 adults found 57 per cent now wear some sort of tech which monitors their heart rate, steps, sleep and even blood pressure. With 46 per cent...

ANOTHER English golf club could be forced to shut down for good after more than 100 years. Two popular golf courses could be facing closure over potential housing developments. The threat comes as property developers look to build homes on land currently occupied by Surrey National Golf Club and Chipstead Golf Club. Taylor Wimpey has...

The Dutch company ASML, as basically the only company in the world that makes

Jennie Bond: The rift between William and Harry is going to look like a chasm

Police are investigating an alleged incident outside a wedding venue that was being attending by around 500 people

Plus: The IDF opens criminal probes into two Gaza killings, an mRNA vaccine keeps melanoma from returning, and re-enlist in the Army and you can get a few days off to play GTA 6!

England all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the remainder of the English summer with a groin injury, ending his hope of a potential Test comeback this summer.

Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back home from America.

Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.

Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.

Police suspect planned killing; arrestee sent to court with five-day remand prayer

MANILA, Philippines — As the House prosecution panel on Thursday expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for a speedy impeachment trial, it emphasized that the proceedings and decisions must be handled with due process.  House prosecution spokesperson and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonte Adiong and House prosecution legal spokesperson made these statements following Duterte’s

LUCENA CITY — A motorcycle rider was caught with an illegal hand gun and shabu (crystal meth) at a checkpoint in Candelaria town in Quezon province on Wednesday (Aug. 19), police said on Thursday (Aug. 20). At 11:30 a.m., the 29-year-old rider, identified by police as “Luis,” was flagged down at a checkpoint along the

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression (TD) Neneng has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) and exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In its weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that, as of 4 p.m, the center of Neneng was estimated

[Independent (Kampala)] Juba -- Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan.

EXCLUSIVE: German Commission official to head EU grid regulator watchdog  euractiv.com

Manchester Village Pride returns 28–31 August 2026 after uncertainty in 2025. Here’s the Pride Fringe programme, tickets info, venues and what’s on across the Gay Village

Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth

Have vigilante cyclists shouting at cars been waging the wrong war? Mauricio Alencar says it's time for cyclists to look within their own ranks.