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Read More Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers increasingly call for comprehensive testing on Capitol Hill. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement Saturday that confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are still on. One by one,…

Read MoreDivers hope the Nazi shipwreck holds treasure from the Amber Room, dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”Divers hope the Nazi shipwreck holds treasure from the Amber Room, dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

Read More Neither remdesivir nor REGN-COV2 have completed large-scale randomised trials, say UK scientists Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scientists still lack conclusive proof that the two anti-Covid drugs given to Donald Trump are clinically effective. UK researchers point out that both medicines – remdesivir and REGN-COV2 – have still to…

Read More Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and Vian Mangrio, 14, were found dead inside their fire- and smoke-damaged house in Burnley A doctor found dead alongside her teenage daughter died from pressure to her neck, a postmortem examination has revealed. Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and Vian Mangrio, 14, were found dead inside their…

Read More During a press conference Saturday from Walter Reed National Military Center, where President Donald Trump was admitted Friday, White House physician Sean Conley said he and his medical team are “extremely happy with the progress” Trump has made since he announced he tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday morning. However, some of the…

Read More The Ugandan-born writer, whose new book deals with her country’s origin stories, on feminism and the importance of home Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi was born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1967, and now lives in Manchester. Her first novel, Kintu, was longlisted for the Etisalat prize in 2014 and she won the Commonwealth Short Story…

Read MoreA storm hit southeastern France and northern Italy, leading to destroyed homes, bridges and blocked roads.A storm hit southeastern France and northern Italy, leading to destroyed homes, bridges and blocked roads.

Read More UK and EU leaders instruct chief negotiators to work harder to close gaps on deal Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have approved a further month of Brexit negotiations after agreeing that enough progress has been made to justify a last push to reach a deal on trade and security. The EU’s…

Read More<p>Former leader faces several lawsuits</p><p>Former leader faces several lawsuits</p>

Read More Low-pressure area following Storm Alex could bring up to 120mm to parts of Wales and south-west England Heavy rain has been falling in parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing warnings not seen since March. Persistent downpours are expected to bring flooding and transport disruption, with more than 20 flood alerts…

Read More<p>A number of the president’s closest allies have been tested positive for Covid-19</p><p>A number of the president’s closest allies have been tested positive for Covid-19</p>

Read MoreThe president spends his first night in hospital for treatment after testing positive for Covid-19.The president spends his first night in hospital for treatment after testing positive for Covid-19.

Read More (NEW DELHI) — India passed a grim milestone in its fight against the coronavirus on Saturday, with health authorities saying the country has recorded more than 100,000 virus-related deaths since the pandemic began. The announcement from the Health Ministry means that nearly 10% of the more than 1 million people to die globally…

Read More (NEW DELHI) — India passed a grim milestone in its fight against the coronavirus on Saturday, with health authorities saying the country has recorded more than 100,000 virus-related deaths since the pandemic began. The announcement from the Health Ministry means that nearly 10% of the more than 1 million people to die globally…

Read MoreA relic of Italian history has been revived by the coronavirus pandemic. A curious design feature seen on walls in some Italian cities is a little window that can discreetly open to serve food and drink to people on the street. Chris Livesay is in Florence where these “wine windows” are back in service.A…

Read More Third Republican senator tests positive How healthy is Trump? Liberals respond to Trump infection Trump’s base stays loyal as president fights Covid Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 3.12pm BST Donald Trump Jr says he has tested negative for Covid-19 but will stay clear of duties for…

Read More Sudan’s transitional authorities and a rebel alliance signed on Saturday a peace deal initialed in August that aims to put an end to the country’s decades-long civil wars, in a televised ceremony marking the agreement. “The next biggest challenge is to work with all local and international partners to preach the agreement and…

Read More Republican governors and lawmakers in many states have followed President Donald Trump’s lead on their response to the coronavirus, declining to impose mask mandates and pushing to lift restrictions on businesses and social gatherings as swiftly as possible. In the hours after the nation learned that Trump had tested positive for the virus,…

Read MoreThe brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.The brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.

Read More<p>Attacker is believed to be an uncle related to family, according to local reports</p><p>Attacker is believed to be an uncle related to family, according to local reports</p>

Read MoreTaiwan’s defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.Taiwan’s defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.

Read MoreArmenia accused Azerbaijan of new offensive, while Azeri defence ministry says it destroyed Armenian military equipment.Armenia accused Azerbaijan of new offensive, while Azeri defence ministry says it destroyed Armenian military equipment.

Read More<p>New policy on threatening behaviour sparks incredulity among those who have faced targeted abuse for years</p><p>New policy on threatening behaviour sparks incredulity among those who have faced targeted abuse for years</p>

Read More A new bill could close loophole allowing under-18s to marry in England and Wales, as charities warn Covid has exacerbated hidden child marriage When Payzee Mahmod was married at 16 to a man nearly twice her age she didn’t understand the words spoken during the Islamic ceremony – and nobody thought to translate…

Read MoreTwo suspects detained in Brussels and another in the province of Hainault, according to the prosecutor’s office.Two suspects detained in Brussels and another in the province of Hainault, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Read MoreAt least 13 killed and more than 30 people wounded after car bomb hits building in Ghani Khel district, officials say.At least 13 killed and more than 30 people wounded after car bomb hits building in Ghani Khel district, officials say.

Read MoreAt least 496 individuals are in prison as a result of crackdown against anti-government protests, Amnesty said.At least 496 individuals are in prison as a result of crackdown against anti-government protests, Amnesty said.

Read MoreThe president’s diagnosis has thrown the US election into chaos as campaigning is halted.The president’s diagnosis has thrown the US election into chaos as campaigning is halted.

Read More After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its next generation of missile boats — giving it a powerful new tool to defend its strategic natural gas industry from the threat of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The first missile boat of “Project Magen” is scheduled to arrive…

Read MoreReporter Dimitris Psarras has spent decades investigating one of Greece’s most violent far-right groups, Golden Dawn.Reporter Dimitris Psarras has spent decades investigating one of Greece’s most violent far-right groups, Golden Dawn.

Read More The Democratic House speaker said on MSNBC that Donald Trump’s announcement early on Friday that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for Covid-19 was ‘very sad’. She added, however, that Trump’s actions during the pandemic were ‘a brazen invitation for something like this to happen’ A fine line between sympathy and blame as liberals respond to…

Read MoreMadrid has started its first day under a partial lockdown with police controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capitalMadrid has started its first day under a partial lockdown with police controlling travel in and out of the Spanish capital

Read MoreIt is the first European capital to return to lockdown as residents express exasperation.It is the first European capital to return to lockdown as residents express exasperation.

Read MoreRelations with Israel tied to removing Sudan from US list of states sponsoring terrorism, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says.Relations with Israel tied to removing Sudan from US list of states sponsoring terrorism, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says.

Read More The director’s new Small Axe series kicks off with the landmark 1971 trial of the Mangrove Nine. It’s his aim to fill these gaps in British history, he says, and to open the industry to other black film-makers Photographer Misan Harriman is gently cajoling actor Shaun Parkes as the sun burns through the…