Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The fatal collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is expected to have killed all 67 involved....
Combative Trump blames diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started his White House news conference as “consoler-in-chief” but then pivoted into unevidenced political blame, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher....
Five key impacts of Brexit five years on
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020....
Millions yet to file self-assessment tax return as deadline looms
Millions still have to file their tax return by midnight of face a penalty, HMRC said....
Farmers in bird flu ‘panic’ call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks....
Marianne Faithfull, rock star muse who carved her own path, dies at 78
After fame and infamy in the Swinging 60s, she hit rock bottom before re-emerging as a respected artist....
Brits need better work ethic, says senior Tory MP
The shadow home secretary says the UK is in a global race and everyone needs to make a contribution....
Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats
Buyers say they’ve had mortgage offers withdrawn on flats with safety certificates issued by the man’s firm....
NHS to offer ‘groundbreaking’ sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say....
Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners from its jails – prompting scenes of celebration in Ramallah....
