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Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect

Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.…

Novice climber rescued after surviving 1,500ft fall down California mountain

The woman, 31, suffered some injuries but was found alert and in good spirits on Mount Shasta, officials saidA novice climber was rescued after surviv…

'My son won't wash the dishes - but he rescued a family from a fire'

Mohsin Qayyum and Mohammed Yusuf Iqbal were driving past house in Leeds when they spotted the fire.…

FCA ordered to partly suspend car finance compensation scheme

Court orders financial watchdog to halt parts of £9.1bn scheme until challenges are heard, delaying payoutsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s fina…

At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession

Charges yet to be filed over incident in Mukdahan involving 11-year-old, as police seek to establish circumstancesAn 11-year-old boy has driven his pa…

Decision not to jail two teenagers for rape was wrong, court of appeal rules

Trial judge found to have erred by giving boys youth rehabilitation orders for rape of two girls in HampshireA judge’s decision not to give two teenag…

June’s sunshine adds extra sweetness to bumper summer for UK strawberries

Weather this year has encouraged smaller but earlier cropping of sweet and bountiful fruit in gardens, RHS saysIf your bowl of strawberries and cream …

The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for New York's 10th Congressional District, about the rise of democratic socialists in th…

Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam

Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.…

Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination

Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus's original disciples.…

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Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition

Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe L…

Criminal Cases Review Commission told to urgently improve after Malkinson failings

Watchdog criticises ‘lack of proactive, effective casework quality assurance’ but says CCRC ultimately fit for purposeThe Criminal Cases Review Commis…

Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales

Body of 18-year-old man located after search involving Mountain Rescue, police and the fire serviceA student has drowned while on a Duke of Edinburgh’…

Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad

Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.…

Authorities arrest 10 people accused of facilitating sex trafficking in Los Angeles

Prosecutors said members of the Hoovers gang targeted about 51 underage girls and women along Figueroa CorridorTen people accused of facilitating a se…

Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say

The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.…

Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis.…

Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities

Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.…

Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.…

More than 300 arrests in organised immigration crime crackdown

The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.…

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Maltese businessman paid hitmen €150,000 to kill Daphne Caruana Galizia, jury hears

Yorgen Fenech, heir to property empire, on trial for alleged involvement in murder of journalist in 2017One of Malta’s wealthiest businessmen plotted …

Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack

Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.…

Sony will kill PlayStation games on discs in 2028 and offer digital downloads only

With the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI only available as download, Sony is following suiteSony said on Wednesday that it would stop …

Bayeux tapestry tickets generate nine-hour online queues as public scramble for access

Reports say up to 80,000 people waiting by mid-afternoon for chance to see historic artwork at British MuseumPeople keen to see the Bayeux tapestry fa…

Brighton agree club record £46m Vuskovic deal

Brighton have third bid accepted by Tottenham and will pay club record £46m for highly-rated young defender Luka Vuskovic…

Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The 79-year-old actor told media ‘I don’t feel like it’s the end of my life. There’s work to do. Your life continues’Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover …

Canada to ​join Eurovision song contest from 2027

Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’Canada will ​join the Eurovision song conte…

Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope LeoA rebel group of ultra-conservative Cath…