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US diplomat’s wife suspected of involvement in fatal road crash left UK
The suspect is a US diplomat's wife who claimed immunity after returning to the US from the UK.…
Revealed: Main culprits that made up monster fatberg
In total, 36 tanker loads - each 3,000 gallons - of debris were excavated and removed by a dedicated team of seven specialists.…
U.S. ambassadors pushed Ukraine to investigate as condition for White House visit, texts show
House Democrats released the messages that were turned over by former U.S. envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker amid impeachment inquiry.Kurt Volker, a former special envoy to Ukraine, leaving after a closed-door interview with House investigators…
Dangerous disgruntlement throughout Middle East at the heart of Iraq protests
After the disastrous US-led invasion, Iraq remains in turmoil with a sense of hopelessness among young people.…
Fall’s here, and so is the struggle to control your heating bill. Here’s how you can…
Steve Gadsby, owner of FurnaceUSA (Photo: USA Today / Grateful Ventures)Run the fan system 24/7Often, people overheat a home because they feel cold in one specific location. Constantly running the fan on the furnace redistributes heat…
Building dialogue, trust and partnership; the meeting of speakers of parliaments begins in Nursultan
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Fostering dialogue to build trust and building trust to lay the groundwork for efficient partnerships between the countries of Europe and Asia, is the idea behind this year's international…
Extinction Rebellion protesters use fire engine to spray Treasury with fake blood
Four people are arrested as Extinction Rebellion activists use an old fire engine to publicise their climate message.…
Colombia: Suspected drug smugglers saved from drowning by cocaine packs
The black boxes which kept the three men afloat tested positive for cocaine.…
Tough or impossible? The next 10 days are critical for PM’s deal
The EU has agreed to look at the plan, but taking Northern Ireland out of the customs union will be testing, Beth Rigby writes.…
ATM fees reach a record average of $4.72 per withdrawal, with more coming
ATM fees are one reason consumers consider switching banks. (Photo: Thinkstock)The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate near zero for years after the Great Recession ended in 2009 to spur more borrowing. ATM fees jumped sharply…
EU unemployment drops to lowest level in nearly two decades: Eurostat
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The unemployment rate in the European Union has dropped to its lowest level in more than 19 years, Eurostat announced on Monday.According to the EU's official statistics agency, unemployment in the…
More rain is on the way after flooding causes weekend disruption
Some 61 flood warnings have been issued across England and Wales as more rain is expected over the next two days.…
Airline launches seat alert to help passengers avoid crying babies
Passengers on Japan Airlines are being given the opportunity to select seats away from those reserved for babies up to age two.…
Voters punish divided parties – but it’s more complicated than that
The two main political parties find themselves struggling to manage internal divisions and the erosion of their vote.…
Back-to-school shopping tips: How to save money on supplies, technology, clothes and more
Use Cartwheel to save money at Target. (Photo: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY)Price matchingOne of the easiest ways to grab a deal – and avoid driving to multiple stores – is by price matching. Read store policies, which outline how to request…
Healthy oceans can provide solutions to climate change
Living by the beach might seem like a dream. But experts now warn against buying coastal properties as no part of the world will be spared from the impacts of climate change.Coastal regions are home to 214 million people and generate 43% of…
Police raid homes of drug dealers in the capital after surge in violent crime
Operation Soteria, which has been carried out over the last nine months, has resulted in more than 200 arrests.…
Celebrity French chef sues Michelin guide after being demoted ‘for using cheddar’
Mr Veyrat denies using the popular cheese and claims it's all down to an inspector with an unsophisticated palate.…
Fury and mistrust as the Brexit pressure cooker blows its top
With both sides holding deeply entrenched positions, a compromise has never seemed so far away.…
Thomas Cook: Why did the world’s oldest travel firm go bust?
A man holds information on Thomas Cook flights at Manchester Airport, Manchester, Britain September 23, 2019.
- Copyright REUTERS/Phil Noble After 178 years in business, Britain's Thomas Cook, the world's oldest travel company, has…