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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
World
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
World
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
World
Burnham’s prison plans could raise risk of mistaken releases, union warns
Concerns raised over proposed changes to early release scheme as probation staff vote to strike over workloadsAndy Burnham’s plan to stop th
Finance
Are you saving enough for retirement? Here's how to tell.
World
Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar
As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
World
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
World
Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
World
‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
World
South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
World
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Health
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know noth
World
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
World
Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian
Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sourcesReform’s deputy leader Richard Tice h
Health
Terry Lewis obituary
Dissident leftwing Labour MP who served in the Commons for 22 years and was known as a member of the ‘awkward squad’Terry Lewis, the former
Politics
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
World
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
World
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
World
The Office actor Lucy Davis says she has incurable stage four breast cancer
Star, 53, says disease has metastasised to her bones and it is too late for chemotherapyLucy Davis, the actor best known for playing Dawn Ti
World
‘Abusive’ man found guilty of harassing Stella Creasy MP on tube train
Clifford Wilby, 63, blocked the Walthamstow MP from leaving, filmed her and talked about her ‘failings as a member of parliament’A 63-year-o
World
Florida paddleboarder rescues woman from alligator attack
Mike Heard used his paddle to strike gator that had latched on to swimmer in Silver River after hearing yells of ‘Gator!’A Florida paddleboa
World
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
Tech
Tech Life
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
Tech
Tech Life
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
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