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British consulate worker freed by China as Hong Kong protests continue

British consulate worker freed by China as Hong Kong protests continueA British consulate employee has been released after 15 days of detention in mainland China.

Jerry Springer: My show was stupid, but criticism about it is unfair

Jerry Springer: My show was stupid, but criticism about it is unfairJerry Springer doesn’t see why wannabe stars – even those prone to brash behaviour and rude outbursts – should be barred from appearing on TV simply because they run the risk of embarrassing themselves.

Thousands protest as army sent to tackle Amazon fires

Thousands protest as army sent to tackle Amazon firesBrazil’s president has insisted that he is taking a tough approach to tackling the Amazon wildfires as protesters demand action.

Return of the Jedi: Ewan McGregor to reprise role as Obi-Wan Kenobi

Return of the Jedi: Ewan McGregor to reprise role as Obi-Wan KenobiEwan McGregor is returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new Star Wars series for Disney’s upcoming streaming platform.

Tesla driver caught on video ‘sleeping’ while car is on auto-pilot

Tesla driver caught on video ‘sleeping’ while car is on auto-pilotFootage has emerged of a Tesla driver apparently asleep while his vehicle hurtles along a busy road in the US.

Migrants stalemate ends as six EU countries agree to take them in

Migrants stalemate ends as six EU countries agree to take them inMalta has agreed to let 356 migrants aboard a humanitarian ship in the Mediterranean Sea, to disembark after six European countries agreed to accept them all.

Death row inmate eats three cheeseburgers before he is executed

Death row inmate eats three cheeseburgers before he is executedA serial killer who targeted older gay men across the US east coast and bludgeoned and suffocated his victims has been executed.

Boy, eight, crashes parents’ car in second high-speed joyride

Boy, eight, crashes parents’ car in second high-speed joyrideAn eight-year-old boy is receiving counselling after crashing his parents’ car on his second high-speed drive of the week.

Warning over phones being checked at Hong Kong border

Warning over phones being checked at Hong Kong borderThe Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for people travelling to Hong Kong amid continuing protests.

Safety fears as Russia launches floating nuclear plant in Arctic

Safety fears as Russia launches floating nuclear plant in ArcticCampaigners have raised concerns after Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant sailed to its destination in the country’s northeast region.