Storm struck California scrambles to clean up ahead of rain
Storm-ravaged California is scrambling to clean up and repair widespread damage as the lashing rain eases
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Ukraine says mining town holding out against Russian assault
The fate of a devastated salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine is hanging in the balance.
UK police investigating uranium-tainted cargo at Heathrow
British counterterrorism police are investigating after border officers seized cargo contaminated with uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport.
California’s death toll rises after extreme weather
The death toll from California’s recent weather events has risen to 17 after rain, snow and tornado warnings were issued for the state.
Prince Harry’s memoir now on sale after leaks
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare is now on sale across the world after a bungled early release – and it’s fast becoming a bestseller.
New York Times political reporter dies suddenly
‘We’ve just lost a valuable colleague and this is a heartbreaking loss for our team’
Paris stabbing: Train station attacker shot by police after knifing six people
Police have secured the area and trains are opertating normally. The motive for the stabbings is still unclear
Police bid to clear activists from German village condemned in favour of mine
The village of Luetzerath has become a flashpoint in the debate over the country’s efforts to tackle climate change
Former police officer who hired two people to kill wife is executed in US
Robert Fratta (65) was killed by lethal injection in Huntsville
Mother of six-year-old who shot Virginia teacher could face charges, say police
Police says boy brought mother’s legally purchased gun to school