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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 11:04pm

Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 9:19pm

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media.

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 8:00pm

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:55pm

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:49pm

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:47pm

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:45pm

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures.

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:41pm

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:23pm

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:23pm

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:10pm

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California.

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 5:30pm

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 4:46pm

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 3:41pm

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 3:16pm

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 3:12pm

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 12:12pm

Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 11:02am

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Sat, 04/27/2019 - 10:10am

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.