Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
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Close race in Sweden as hard right eyes role in government
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has promised cabinet jobs for the Sweden Democrats, but the rival left-wing bloc has…
The Papers: ‘Military jet tripped chaos’ and ‘A failure for dying people’
Several of the papers consider on the fall of the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons…
‘Never, ever forget’ – America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
I never got to experience my baby’s scan but blind parents like me can now feel them
New innovations and workarounds are constantly being made to support blind parents in the challenges they face.
PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game – will it pay off?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.
Five minutes to steal a Renoir: Why museum thefts are becoming bolder across Europe
Art detectives and security experts say the number of museum thefts across Europe are increasing - with some…
We’ve followed their lives for six decades – now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives…
Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK?
Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.
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Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins – new Ultimate Championship begins
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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
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Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim…
Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
Children and woman injured on fairground ride
Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the…
Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
