Mississippi has the country's highest COVID-19 case rate, followed by Florida, Kentucky and Louisiana, according to federal data. With more than 101,000 Americans now hospitalized with COVID-19, the U.S. is steadily approaching its hospitalization peak…
Nigeria ordered to pay $9bn to small gas…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A natural gas pipeline in Nigeria - P&ID agreed with the Nigerian government in 2010 to build a gas plant A British judge has ordered the Nigerian government to…
Newcastle stab victim named as in-house solicitor
The victim of a fatal assault in a Newcastle shopping centre has been named as a 52-year-old solicitor. Northumbria Police confirmed that Peter Duncan was stabbed with a weapon believed to be a screwdriver on Wednesday night inside…
Clarke: I wouldnt rule out becoming PM
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionKen Clarke would lead "government of national unity" Conservative MP Ken Clarke has said he would not reject an offer to become caretaker prime minister if it…
Strength of British military falls for ninth year
Image copyright Getty Images The size of Britain's armed forces has fallen for the ninth consecutive year, new Ministry of Defence figures show. The Army, the RAF and the Royal Navy have all seen a…
David Bowies bandstand gets listed status
Image copyright Historic England/Ray Stevenson/PA Wire Image caption David Bowie (left) playing with other musicians at the Beckenham bandstand in 1969 A bandstand where David Bowie played soon after the release of his first hit…
Torture victims testimony triggers landmark case
Image copyright National Truth Commission Image caption Inês Etienne Romeu survived the House of Death by pretending to have been "turned" by her captors Details provided by the sole survivor of a torture centre in…
UK should not interfere in Hong Kongs affairs
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Liu Xiaoming, China's ambassador to the UK, made the remarks during a press conference China's ambassador to the UK has warned British politicians against interfering in Hong Kong's affairs, amid…
Gunman who injured six surrenders after stand-off
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The gunman opened fire as officers served a drug warrant at a home in Philadelphia A suspect has been taken into custody after injuring six officers in a shootout in…