Letter is a thinly veiled attempt to redirect back impeachment inquiry’s findings he abused power and obstructed CongressTrump impeachment – live newsDonald Trump has accused Democratic leaders in the House of declaring “open war on American democracy”, on the eve of a historic vote that is likely to make him Read more
A £100,000 donation from top philanthropist Richard Caring will fund a scheme for a thousand schools across Britain to grow their own orchards. Via: Tycoon's great green gift
Weather records expected to fall as extreme heat moves across South Australia to Melbourne, Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales and fires continue. Follow latest updates 1.40am GMT If you’re wondering how terrified the entire country is about this unprecedented catastrophe, “Fires near me” was the overall biggest trending @googledownunder Read more
Anti-smoking advocates say industry support for legislation is a calculated effort to head off even harder-hitting restrictionsCongress is moving to pass the biggest new sales restrictions on tobacco products in more than a decade, with support from two unlikely backers: the Marlboro cigarette maker, Altria, and the vaping giant Juul.The Read more
Hunter Valley grapes at risk of taint from smoke, while extreme heat increases risk of sunburn for Barossa vinesThe Australian wine industry has experienced an “ominous” start to the growing season, with heatwave conditions in South Australia and Victoria, while grapes in the Hunter Valley are at increasing risk of Read more
Chain to close all its restaurants for two days of mourning after deaths lead to protests over workplace safetyThe death by electrocution of two young employees at a McDonald’s restaurant in Lima has spurred protests and stoked anger over working conditions in the wider economy, which are viewed as exploitative Read more
Opposition should have ‘taken down’ Tories’ ‘get Brexit done’ slogan, says shadow Brexit secretary Via: Keir Starmer distances himself from Corbyn as he plots bid for Labour leadership
‘How have they come to this decision, when they have never met my daughter? It is unjust’ Via: 'There is something very wrong with this system': Sick people deemed 'not vulnerable' by doctor who never meets them
Exclusive: Medical firm paid millions of pounds in public money by councils and the Home Office to carry out assessments on homeless individuals and asylum seekers, based solely on paper records Via: Vulnerable people wrongly denied housing and threatened with removal after being assessed by doctors who have never spoken Read more
One in 200 people without a home as figures rise for another year Via: At least 280,000 people homeless in England with tens of thousands more at risk, Shelter report reveals