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Trump tried to seize control of Mueller probe, report says
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report has revealed that US President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mr Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.
Short-circuit ‘most likely cause’ of Notre Dame fire
Investigators think an electrical short-circuit was the most likely cause of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, according to a French judicial police official.
No collusion between Trump campaign and Russian hackers, says attorney general
US attorney general William Barr has said there was “no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government hackers” as he spoke ahead of the release of Robert Mueller’s report into Russian election interference.
Thai authorities raid floating home of ‘seasteading’ pioneers
Thai authorities have raided a floating home in the Andaman Sea belonging to an American man and his Thai partner who sought to be pioneers in the “seasteading” movement.
North Korea demands Pompeo removal from talks as it announces weapon test-firing
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of “tactical guided weapon”, its first such test in nearly half a year, and demanded that Washington remove secretary of state Mike Pompeo from nuclear negotiations.
Jet Airways lenders hope bidding process can save airline
Creditors of India’s beleaguered Jet Airways have said they are “reasonably hopeful” a bidding process with potential investors for a controlling stake in the airline will save the company.
Bus crash probe begins as officials confirm all 29 killed on Madeira were German
All 29 people killed in a tour bus crash on Portugal’s Madeira Island were German, Portugal’s foreign ministry has confirmed.
France paying tribute to Notre Dame firefighters
France is paying a day-long tribute to the Paris firefighters who saved the internationally revered Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from a devastating fire.
Strong earthquake hits east Taiwan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan’s east coast, according to the island’s Central Weather Bureau.
Japanese emperor performs ritual to report abdication to Shinto gods
Emperor Akihito has prayed at a Japanese shrine in a ritual to report his upcoming abdication to the Shinto gods.
Ralph Lauren launches polo shirt made of recycled plastic bottles
Polo Ralph Lauren has launched a version of its famous polo shirt made entirely of recycled plastic bottles and dyed through a process that uses zero water.
Ivanka Trump says she passed on World Bank job
White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump said her father asked her if she was interested in taking the job of World Bank chief but she passed on it.
North Korea announces test-firing of new tactical guided weapon
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of “tactical guided weapon”, its first such test in nearly half a year, and demanded that Washington remove secretary of state Mike Pompeo from nuclear negotiations.
29 killed after bus crashes on Portugal’s Madeira
A tour bus carrying German tourists has crashed on Portugal’s Madeira Island, killing 29 people and injuring 28 others, local authorities said.
Bells of French cathedrals ring out in tribute to Notre Dame
Bells of cathedrals across France rang out in a moving tribute on Wednesday to Notre Dame as firefighters and experts continued to keep the beloved but weakened landmark under close surveillance.
Young woman ‘infatuated’ with Columbine found dead
A young Florida woman who travelled to Colorado and bought a shotgun for what authorities feared would be a Columbine-inspired attack just days ahead of the 20th anniversary was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.
Peru’s former president dead after shooting himself amid corruption probe
Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia has died after shooting himself moments after police attempted to detain him amid corruption allegations.
Notre Dame ‘faced chain-reaction collapse’
Notre Dame Cathedral would have burned to the ground in a “chain-reaction collapse” had firefighters not moved as rapidly as they did, according to an official.
Peru’s ex-president dead after shooting himself amid corruption probe
Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia is dead after shooting himself as police came to detain him in connection with a corruption probe.
Czech police advise indictment of prime minister for fraud
Czech police are recommending the indictment of Prime Minister Andrej Babis over alleged fraud involving European Union subsidies.
India’s Jet Airways suspends all operations
Jet Airways, once India’s largest airline, says it is temporarily suspending all operations after failing to raise enough money to run its services.
Peru’s ex-president ‘shot himself’ before arrest
Peru’s former president Alan Garcia shot himself before being detained by police, his lawyer has said.
Macron’s five-year plan to rebuild Notre Dame questioned
Doubt has been cast on a pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron that the restoration of Notre Dame will be completed within five years.
Unofficial results show Indonesian president on course to win second term
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has won a second five-year term, according to preliminary election results.
French PM announces competition for architects to rebuild Notre Dame spire
The French prime minister has announced an international competition for architects to rebuild the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Pope meets teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg
Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg has brought her climate change campaign to the Vatican.
In pictures: Notre Dame fire aftermath as French president vows to rebuild
Construction teams have started assembling equipment at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after fire ravaged the landmark building. President Emmanuel Macron has set a five-year deadline for restoration of the cathedral and more than 880 million euro (£760 million) has already been donated to the effort.
Donations pour in from around the world to help rebuild Notre Dame
A total of 880 million euro (£760 million) has already been donated by business leaders and ordinary worshippers towards the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after it was ravaged by fire.
Schools on heightened alert after threat locks down Columbine
Public schools in Denver will be closed on Wednesday after a young woman said to be “infatuated” with the 1999 Columbine High School massacre made threats just days before its 20th anniversary.
Tourist mecca Notre Dame also revered as place of worship
While Notre Dame’s imposing Gothic architecture has become a tourist mecca, the cathedral remains at heart a place of worship, a powerful expression of religious reverence crafted from stone.
