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Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall. Previously downgraded to a storm, Isaias was upgraded to a hurricane hours before making landfall.

The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business. The president's comments come after Microsoft said it is in talks to buy the app's US business.

TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know. TikTok, Spain’s monarchy, Turkey: Here’s what you need to know.

US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights. US regulators have put forward a list of changes needed before the ill-fated planes can restart flights.

“Storm surge and inland flooding are possible and everyone needs to remain vigilant until it passes,” President Trump said. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North…

A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections. A strict curb on movements has been re-imposed in the capital Manila after a surge in Covid infections.

With NHS services consumed by the fight against Covid-19 in recent months, cancer care has been dealt a blow, with diagnoses and treatment delayedWhen the UK went into lockdown in March, the NHS braced for what it knew would be one of the…

Rare find includes skin, tendon and excrement of what is thought to be an adult maleRussian scientists are poring over the uniquely well-preserved bones of a 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth after completing the operation to pull them from…

Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43 people and embarrassed the nation, Italy inaugurated its replacement, and vowed to do better. Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43…

Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app. Microsoft confirmed it wants to acquire TikTok after President Trump threatened to ban the app.

The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed the strikes were in retaliation against an attempted bombing in Golan Heights.

In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity. In a court filing, lawyers said the investigation includes decades of possible criminal activity.

The National Hurricane Center warned coastal residents of North and South Carolina to brace for flooding and up to 8 inches of rainTropical Storm Isaias was upgraded to a category 1 hurricane as it neared landfall in the Carolinas on…

Pyongyang’s past six nuclear tests had likely helped it develop miniaturised nuclear devices, interim report finds, echoing previous warningsNorth Korea is pressing on with its nuclear weapons programme and several countries believe…

Every time I put my son in front of a screen the guilt ties itself around my heart like a tourniquet“Why are you crying mummy?”“Oh baby, I’m not crying,” I sobbed. Continue reading... Every time I put my son in…

Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious. Amid a global pandemic and diplomatic tensions, Chinese students in the US are feeling anxious.

Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice. Women in Iran are often too scared to speak about domestic abuse - now a podcast gives them a voice.

Trump rejects national lockdown; Philippines reimposes restrictions on 27 million around capital; Vietnam in ‘decisive’ fight against coronavirus. Follow latest updatesTrump calls Birx’s dire warning on virus spread in the…

Companies should ensure six weeks’ worth of drugs for end of transition period, DHSC saysPharmaceutical companies should stockpile six weeks’ worth of drugs to guard against disruption at the end of the Brexit transition period,…

Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything. Astrophysicist Katie Mack has been researching The End of Everything.

Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns

The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday night with "dangerous winds and storm surge". The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday night with "dangerous winds and storm surge".

New shrine to Lord Ram where mosque was torn down in 1992 marks culmination of a sustained political campaign by the BJP Diwali has come early to the temple town of Ayodhya. Though the Hindu festival is three months away, the town has been…

The military released grainy, edited footage of the ambush of what it said were four militants planting explosives in the area, amid heightened tensions along Israel’s northern frontiers. The military released grainy, edited footage…

Bolt had a gift for making the impossible seem easy but his success was based on mental resolve as well as electric paceSomething you may not know about me: there is almost no set of circumstances – personal, professional, medical…

Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns Manhattan district attorney is seeking eight years of president's tax returns

JB White was expected to join the University of New Mexico Lobos for the 2020-21 season JB White was expected to join the University of New Mexico Lobos for the 2020-21 season

The girl was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting that went wrong, media reports say. The girl was killed by a stray bullet in a drive-by shooting that went wrong, media reports say.

Wide receiver makes comments as Covid-19 hits US sports27-year-old says football’s situation different to that of NBAOdell Beckham Jr, one of the NFL’s biggest stars, says the season should not go ahead as the Covid-19 pandemic…

Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air defense. And a recent push into Libya and its energy ambitions nearly led to armed conflicts with France and Greece. Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air…

The footballer is recognised for his activism in the magazine among 40 ‘faces of hope’Marcus Rashford’s inspirational, policy-changing campaign against child poverty has garnered him accolades aplenty. Now it has also…

The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged. The US Navy Seals have launched an investigation after the footage from an event last year emerged.

Police guard also dies in shooting at restaurant in GuerreroMore than 120 Mexican journalists killed in 20 yearsPress groups have called for justice after unidentified gunmen killed a journalist in southern Mexico, along with a police…

New York’s Cyrus Vance is seeking eight years of tax returnsReports of ‘extensive and protracted criminal conduct’ citedA New York prosecutor trying to access Donald Trump’s tax returns told a judge on Monday that he…

Researchers discover links with earlier puberty and signs of more rapid cellular ageingChildren who experience violence or trauma seem to age faster, going through puberty earlier and showing greater signs of ageing in their cells,…

Two years after part of Genoa's Morandi motorway bridge collapsed, killing 43 people, a new structure was opened in its place on Monday. The new Genoa San Giorgio bridge, designed by local architect Renzo Piano, was inaugurated in a…

'Huge parties whether on land or boat are: illegal, disrespectful, violate common decency, rude,' governor says 'Huge parties whether on land or boat are: illegal, disrespectful, violate common decency, rude,' governor says

The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of sectarian conflict in the territory. The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of…

‘Dangerously hot conditions’ hamper firefightersBlaze only 5% contained but no injuries reportedThousands of people in California were under evacuation order after a wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles exploded in size and…

Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find. Saniniu Laizer sells a Tanzanite stone for $2 million (£1.5m), months after a similar find.

82-year-old king emeritus says he is moving abroad to help son ‘exercise his responsibilities’ as kingSpain’s former king Juan Carlos is to leave the country and go into exile abroad following a series of damaging…

This comes weeks after the former monarch was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption. This comes weeks after the former monarch was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption.

Factcheckers put ‘partly false’ label on video that has been circulating since Thursday and viewed more than 2m timesJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm…

Some places in NSW and Queensland had record rainfalls, while Tasmania had its second-driest July since 1957 Rainfall across Australia was 43% below average in July, continuing a long-term drying trend consistent with rising atmospheric…

Hackers reportedly accessed account last year and obtained dossier cited by Jeremy Corbyn during election campaignClassified documents relating to US-UK trade talks are believed to have been hacked by Russians from an email account…

Animals including leopards have almost disappeared in protected habitatsEfforts to protect the giant panda have failed to safeguard large mammals sharing its habitats, according to research showing dramatic declines in leopards and other…

Ricardas Puisys found hiding in Wisbech, Cambs, after Facebook account set up in his nameA man feared by police to have been murdered has been found living in woods, almost five years after he disappeared amid fears he was being…

Increase in police and tougher punishments promised after child dies following apparent gangland shooting near StockholmSwedish officials have promised more police and tougher punishments amid public outrage after a 12-year-old girl was…

No factual basis for claims of criminality, says Alasdair Bell Investigation relates to meetings with then attorney generalFifa has forcefully rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing against its president, Gianni Infantino, after the Swiss…

At least four people who were unaware of government warnings planted seeds that arrived in mailAmericans have been planting mystery seeds which appeared to be sent from China, unaware of government warnings to dispose of the suspicious…