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Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened

It's now a little after midnight local time. Search and rescue efforts were under way early on Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake struck the region. At least 110 people…

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino

Trump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.…

School uniform rules must go further, charity says

In the run-up to the rules being introduced, Clothing Coventry have opened a three-week long school uniform pop-up, as some families saying uniforms are costing them hundreds of pounds. Zia Lee, from the charity, says…

What time is the solar eclipse in London - and how to watch it safely

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Student police officer, 23, charged with rape and kidnap of woman

Hassan has been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of a mobile phone and dangerous driving. He has been suspended by the force and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on…

Golfer left shaking by 411-yard hole in one

The record sits with Robert Mitera who in 1965 at Miracle Hills Golf Course in Nebraska, USA, hit a hole in one from 447 yards (408 metres). But despite being 36 yards (33 metres) short, 32-year-old Vigurs said: "I got…

Car dumped in Lagan needs to be 'addressed once and for all'

The Lagan Valley politician made the comments following renewed calls for the removal of the rotten and rusted vehicle from the river near Lisburn. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI), which is responsible for…

Decade-old giant agave enters 'death bloom' stage

The agave sisalana, also known as sisal hemp, at Birmingham Botanical Gardens has reached a height of 5.5m (18ft), and, like other agaves is monocarpic, meaning it will bloom just once before dying. The plant has grown…

Action call as 12-year-olds playing slot machines

Researchers from the Born in Bradford Age of Wonder study group gathered data from more than 7,000 school pupils across the city. Placing private bets, such as with friends, along with playing cards for money were also…

Double amputee says he feels like a prisoner in flat without lift

He now uses a wheelchair and is unable to leave his home unless a specialist wheelchair is provided for hospital appointments. Plymouth City Council, which is responsible for his housing and social care, said it could…