US seizes tanker used to evade North Korea sanctions
2,734-tonne M/T Courageous seized in Cambodia after it transferred more than $1.5m worth of oil to a North Korean ship.
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Biden meets with Cuban Americans as US imposes new Cuba sanctions
The administration says it is considering a range of additional options including providing internet access to Cubans.
Nigerian sprinter Okagbare out of Olympics after failed drugs test
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test.
Owners of home car chargers urged to install updates
Security vulnerabilities in two domestic electric car chargers have been discovered by researchers.
Brownlee finally claims Olympic gold as GB win triathlon mixed relay
Great Britain’s Jessica Learmonth, Jonny Brownlee, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Alex Yee produce a superb performance to win gold in the first triathlon mixed relay event at an Olympics.
Guli Frances-Dehqhani: The bishop tackling England’s housing crisis
The Church of England owns a lot of land – Guli Frances-Dehqhani wants to use it for the common good.
‘If only I’d found out earlier I had pelvic congestion syndrome’
Sophie Robehmed suffered from back and stomach pains for years before being diagnosed with PCS.
Tokyo Olympics: Declan Brooks ‘won’t ever get over’ double-backflip BMX crash
Declan Brooks was knocked unconscious in a crash that almost cost him his BMX place at Tokyo.
Week in pictures: 24-30 July 2021
A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.
The Papers: Summer breaks in Europe on ‘brink’ and ‘hols hell’
Several of Saturday’s front pages carry fears that Spain could be added to the UK’s amber plus list.
‘Racist’ raids: New Zealand to say sorry to Pacific Islanders
Prime Minister to apologise over early morning raids in 1970s on people of Pacific Island descent.
Dorset photographer shoots Star Wars Lego in cinematic style
A 34-year-old Dorset photographer is recreating cinematic sci-fi scenes using his Star Wars Lego kits.
KT Tunstall on her show-halting hearing loss
The singer-songwriter has put her touring plans on hold over concerns she could become completely deaf.
Real to push for Mbappe deal – Saturday’s gossip
Real Madrid to open Mbappe talks, Pogba’s United future, Liverpool join Locatelli chase, Southampton turn down Ward-Prowse bid, plus more.
US sues Texas governor to halt new migrant order
Justice Department aims to block an order framed as an anti-COVID measure that targets undocumented immigrants.
Storm Evert: Falling tree injures women at party as winds rage
The pair, in their 20s, were believed to have been at an outdoor party when the tree collapsed.
‘Desperate’ Erasmus in limelight as Lions bid for series win
The British and Irish Lions will bid to go 2-0 up in a Test series for the first time since 1997 on Saturday, but Rassie Erasmus took the limelight in the game’s build-up.
Vince stars as Brave secure first win against Phoenix
Southern Brave register their first win in the men’s Hundred after beating Birmingham Phoenix in a gripping game at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
Walmart, largest US employer, orders staff to vaccinate
The mandate covers all campus staff as well as market, regional and divisional employees, the retailer said.
US legislators ask Justice to probe its alleged profiling of Asians
Nearly 100 members of Congress and watchdog groups are raising concerns about anti-Asian bias at the Justice Dept.
Bosnian Serbs reject imposed ban on genocide denial
Republika Srpska parliament passes law under which those who call their entity ‘genocidal’ risk lengthy jail terms.