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Trump's press secretary responds after leaving role days after taking job
Katie Zacharia has left her role as White House press secretary a week after being appointed, saying "it was an honor to work for" Donald Trump.
Four dead as Istanbul suffers worst floods in 80 years
At least four people have died after Istanbul suffered its worst floods in more than 80 years, Turkish officials have said.
Ex-soap star who conned would-be models in £13m scam jailed after fleeing UK
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
Tiger victim's medical records may have been improperly accessed
NHS staff may have improperly accessed information about a man killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Madeleine McCann prime suspect could face new rape trial
The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case could face a new rape trial after German prosecutors launched a legal bid to overturn his acquittal on a string of sex charges, unrelated to the missing British girl.
Drugs fuelling 'horrific' events seen in Waterford, says Irish justice minister
People who take illegal drugs are "supporting the horrific events we saw in Waterford", Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has said.
Nicolas Maduro and wife deny new torture charges as 'false accusations'
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife as "false accusations".
What the Pope said to Putin in call days after lung cancer surgery
The Pope spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and urged a truce with Ukraine as he continued his recovery from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.
Drugs fuelling 'horrific' events seen in Waterford, says Irish justice minister
People who take illegal drugs are "supporting the horrific events we saw in Waterford", Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has said.
Madeleine McCann prime suspect could face new rape trial
The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case could face a new rape trial after German prosecutors launched a legal bid to overturn his acquittal on a string of sex charges, unrelated to the missing British girl.
FBI investigates 'suspicious substances' posted to US election offices
Authorities in the US are investigating letters containing "suspicious substances" that have been posted to congressional and electoral offices.
Army chief says politicians to start 'frank conversation' with public to prepare for war
The head of the army says the UK's political leaders are about to start a "frank conversation" with the public about the need to prepare for war.
Pipe bomb 'pushed through letterbox' of home with mother and children inside
A pipe bomb exploded after being put through the letterbox of a Belfast home while a mother and her children were inside, police have said.
Police sergeant who raped two women jailed
A police sergeant who carried out a number of rapes and sexual attacks against two women has been jailed for 12 years.
Nicolas Maduro and wife deny new torture charges as 'false accusations'
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife as "false accusations".
Man arrested after fatal assault at Parkdean caravan park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault at a Parkdean caravan park in Clacton-on-Sea.
British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus
A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police
A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police
A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Bank shares fall as tax on lenders expected in budget
Major UK banks have seen their share prices fall after reports the chancellor is set to raise tax on lenders in the budget.

















