The country’s health minister said more than 3,700 have been wounded following the blast at the city’s port, where warehouses are believed to contain explosive materials. Via: Beirut explosion: At least 50 dead, thousands injured in blast
Three New Zealanders among dead after avalanche hits Gapyeong holiday cottagesFourteen people have been killed and more than 1,000 forced from their homes as 42 consecutive days of rain, South Korea’s longest monsoon in seven years, triggered floods and landslides.Heavy rain, which has also battered China, Thailand, Myanmar and India, Read more
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Girlfirend says yes after fire service puts out blaze Via: Man accidentally burns down his flat while proposing to girlfriend
Royal dons face covering during visit to baby bank in Sheffield Via: Kate Middleton: Duchess of Cambridge wears face mask at event for first time
‘All of my thoughts and prayers are with those caught up in this terrible incident,’ tweets Prime Minister Via: Beirut explosions: Boris Johnson responds to 'shocking' scenes in Lebanon and confirms British nationals may be affected
All students are expected to return in September Via: Headteachers say better test and trace system needed to give students and parents 'confidence' to return
Conservatives have not suspended the MP, who was detained over four alleged incidents Via: Women's charities and unions call on parliament to suspend 'rape MP' after Tories refuse
Ann Brenen, from South Shields, was sacked from Westoe Crown Primary School after it revealed she was in a sexual relationship with one of her pupils’ fathers. Via: Primary school teacher is sacked over secret affair with pupil's father
The prototype test is based on a study of the blood samples of 45 babies in Indian hospitals that experienced oxygen deprivation at birth, known as birth asphyxia. Via: Blood test can diagnose brain damage in hours-old babies