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Asylum seekers moved off Bibby Stockholm barge after Legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers are being removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset after Legionella bacteria was found in the water. All of those on...

Science

Russia Launches Luna 25 Lunar Mission, Its First in 47 Years

Russia on Friday launched Luna 25, the country’s first lunar mission in 47 years. Luna-25 took off from the Vostochny launch facility in Russia’s...

Science

Amazon Switches Spacecraft for Launching Internet Satellites Next Month

Amazon.com plans to launch its first pair of prototype internet satellites late next month on a different rocket than previously planned, a spokesman said on...

Politics

More than 100,000 people have now crossed the Channel in small boats since records began

The number of people who have crossed the English Channel in small boats in the past five years has now passed 100,000. The latest...

World

Hawaii wildfires: ‘Jump in the water during a hurricane, or burn’ – locals say it was a miracle they survived

At Maui High School, class is out and the hallways are instead thronging with people who have evacuated, escaping the worst wildfire to hit...

World

Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila denies group stepped over dying porter during world record K2 climb

A renowned Norwegian mountaineer has denied claims her team stepped over a dying helper while climbing K2 – one of the tallest peaks on...

World

Americans detained in Iran moved to house arrest under prisoner swap deal

Five Americans imprisoned in Iran have been released and placed under house arrest as part of the first step of a planned prisoner exchange...

World

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian marines to return home after ‘intense’ training from elite UK commandos

Almost 1,000 Ukrainian marines are set to return home after more than six months of “intense” training by the Royal Marines and Army Commandos....

Hawaii wildfires: ‘Jump in the water during a hurricane, or burn’ – locals say it was a miracle they survived

At Maui High School, class is out and the hallways are instead thronging with people who have evacuated, escaping the worst wildfire to hit...

Donald Trump: Prosecutors’ desire for January Capitol riot trial date sets up clash with primaries

Prosecutors are seeking to set a January trial date for Donald Trump in the case where he is accused of plotting to overturn his...

Americans detained in Iran moved to house arrest under prisoner swap deal

Five Americans imprisoned in Iran have been released and placed under house arrest as part of the first step of a planned prisoner exchange...

‘Transportation disaster’: Children stuck on school buses until 10pm in Kentucky

Kentucky’s largest school district has cancelled the second and third day of classes after a disastrous overhaul of its transportation system left some children...

Long COVID: The unusual case that turns man’s legs blue

An unusual case of long COVID has resulted in a man’s legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing. The 33-year-old patient has developed...

In pictures: Devastation on island of Maui

Business

UK economy grows by 0.2%, ONS figures show

The UK economy grew slightly in the three months to June, according to official estimates. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% in the...

Sports

75 things for NASCAR’s 75th anniversary: Best title fights

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterAug 9, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010,...

Donald Trump: Prosecutors’ desire for January Capitol riot trial date sets up clash with primaries

Prosecutors are seeking to set a January trial date for Donald Trump in the case where he is accused of plotting to overturn his...

Sports

Phillies’ Harper (back) day-to-day after early exit

Associated Press Aug 10, 2023, 08:42 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — After Harper reached for the loose ball, television replays showed him trying to flex...

Sports

Phils to give Lorenzen 8 days of rest after no-no

Associated Press Aug 10, 2023, 10:10 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Michael Lorenzen will get some extra rest after pushing himself beyond his usual limits...

World

Hawaii wildfires: Remarkable tales of survival after worst blaze to hit the US for years

At Maui High School, class is out and the hallways are instead thronging with people who have evacuated, escaping the worst wildfire to hit...