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Pavarotti’s widow hits out after tenor ‘ridiculed’ by mayor’s ice rink stunt

Widow Nicoletta Mantovani says the festive rink 'ridicules' Pavarotti.

US medical agency will scale back testing on monkeys

Thousands of primates are confined in US Government labs and breeding facilities.

Away from the manger: Jesus stolen from Brussels nativity in ‘zombie’ row

The faceless fabric figures were approved in advance by church authorities.

UK's Hillsborough families say 'disgrace' police not 'held to account'

A new report on the 1989 match disaster found failures in planning, policing and response.

Afghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting

Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces a murder charge in connection with the Washington DC shooting.

UK's Hillsborough families say 'disgrace' police not 'held to account'

A new report on the 1989 match disaster found failures in planning, policing and response.

King's brother can stay at Royal Lodge for another year

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor must cover all Royal Lodge repairs until October.

Holly Willoughby admits breaking man’s neck in car crash

The scooter rider suffered a neck fracture and a broken toe in the crash.

Hong Kong leader says ‘independent committee’ to probe fire

Police have arrested 15 people after scaffolding netting failed fire rules.

Asia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivors

WHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.

Climate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’

Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.

Thousands without shelter after flooding across Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s Sumatra island remains cut off, with looting reported amid aid delays.

These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?

New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.

Monsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 dead

In West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.

As more speak Irish in Northern Ireland, some Brits bite their tongues

Even in Unionist neighbourhoods of Northern Ireland, Gaeilge is enjoying a resurgence.

For Trump, Hegseth’s take-no-prisoners approach is a growing liability

NYT analysis: US President sounded keen to distance himself from the Defence Secretary.

From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before

His public interventions break with past US practice of some covert election moves.