Crew ‘held each other and jumped’ as typhoon sank ship
Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam “with all their lives” to shore. Read More
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Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the “strength that this critical moment demands”. Read More
Philippines ‘prepares for worst’ after oil spill
Authorities are racing to contain the oil spill and prevent it from reaching the capital, Manila. Read More
French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony
French rail company SNCF says its network has been targeted by “malicious acts”. Read More
Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage
Many said she did not appear to express the same level of sympathy towards those who had died. Read More
Ex-minister brands Post Office cases ‘corrupt’
Management culture was “insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness”, Greg Clark says. Read More
US economy picks up amid heated presidential campaign
Despite steady growth, the economy is a top concern for voters in the US presidential election. Read More
Australian hockey star amputates finger to play at Olympics
Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign. Read More
No new coins ordered by the Treasury this year
The Treasury has denied that coppers will be scrapped completely but none will be minted in 2024. Read More
Babies died after hospital neglect – inquest jury
Babies Sunny and Elena both died after erroneously being given a sodium nitrite infusion. Read More