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President Joe Biden has visited Kentucky to see the devastation left by the tornado that ripped through the town of Mayfield. The recent storm that hit Midwest America has been described as “one of largest tornado outbreaks in US history”. Eighty-eight people were killed when more than 30 tornadoes tore through Kentucky and seven other

Donald Trump Jr texted the White House chief of staff during the Capitol riot, telling him his father had to “condemn this s*** ASAP”, a committee has said. Details of the message were revealed by the panel investigating the storming of the building by Trump supporters earlier this year. The 6 January committee said the

Workers at a candle factory in Kentucky said they were told they would be sacked if they left their shifts early due to an approaching tornado – which later destroyed the building and killed at least eight people there. Mayfield Consumer Products, which makes scented candles, was levelled on Friday during a surge of tornadoes

A two-month-old girl, a 94-year-old Korean War veteran and an Amazon worker are among the victims that have been named following a surge of devastating tornadoes that ripped through five US states. At least 88 people have now been confirmed dead – including 74 in Kentucky – and more than 100 are unaccounted for. Here

On the street corners in Dawson Springs, the Stars and Stripes still flutter, but the town has been flattened. The destruction is hard to absorb. It isn’t just buildings knocked over. Here, trees have been stripped, cars upturned. And it’s the granular damage which hits you: the bits and pieces of people’s lives, churned up

Anne Sacoolas is due to face criminal proceedings in the UK after being charged with causing Harry Dunn’s death by dangerous driving. The 44-year-old US citizen is accused of killing the teenager in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019. The case will be heard at Westminster

In this Kentucky community, resilience and faith run deep. At the First Baptist Church in the heart of Mayfield, Sunday worship is at 11am every week. It was on this day too, for a congregation who survived, in a church that’s still standing. But beyond the church, the centre of this town is devastated. Businesses,

The extent of the destruction caused by a series of tornadoes that may have killed up to 100 people in the US has been laid bare by satellite images. Dozens have been confirmed dead across five states and many more are missing after the storms, which included one twister that could have carved the longest

Up to 100 people are feared dead in Kentucky after the “deadliest tornado storm ever” unleashed catastrophic damage in several US states. Four tornados ripped through the state, with the largest on the ground for more than 227 miles (365km). Image: The deadly weather is feared to have claimed the lives of up to 100

At least 50 people are thought to have died as tornadoes and storms hit several US states, toppling buildings and trapping people inside. Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear said the state had “experienced some of the worst tornado damage we’ve seen in a long time”. He said the number of deaths would likely “exceed 50” and

Ghislaine Maxwell’s fourth accuser has recalled the moment she was left “frozen” after the British socialite allegedly told her to undress and massaged her breasts. Warning: This report contains graphic descriptions of alleged sexual abuse of a child. Annie Farmer, who is the only one of four accusers to give evidence under her full name,

The High Court has reversed a decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, where he is wanted for publishing classified documents. Mr Assange, 50, is wanted in America over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information following WikiLeak’s publication of several hundred leaked documents relating to wars in

US actor Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of staging a hate crime against himself in what prosecutors said was a bid to gain sympathy and bolster his career. Prosecutors said the 39-year-old former Empire star lied to police when he told them that he was accosted on a Chicago street by two masked strangers

A former boyfriend of a woman who said she was paid to give sexual favours to Jeffrey Epstein at the age of 14 has corroborated her account at the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. Named only as Shawn to protect the identity of his former partner, the man said he drove her and two other girls

A woman’s body has been recovered from a car after it plunged into the water near the Niagara Falls. A US Coast Guard diver braved difficult conditions after the tragedy on Wednesday, being lowered into the water before entering the submerged vehicle. Image: There was light snow as the helicopter hovered over the scene. Pic:

Fans wanting to see Adele live in Vegas will need to be double-vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19. The British songstress sent the internet into a frenzy when she announced her residency at Caesars Palace, dubbed Weekends With Adele, would begin in January. With tickets now on sale, fans have been met with a notice

President Joe Biden has told Russian president Vladimir Putin that the US and its allies would respond with “strong economic and other measures” if Russia invaded Ukraine.  The two leaders spoke via a secure video link for two hours as western nations continue to grapple with how to counter a massive build-up of Russian troops

The US will stage a diplomatic boycott against the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics to protest against human rights abuses in China. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden said the move was something the administration was “considering” but it has now been confirmed by the White House press secretary. Speaking to reporters, Jen Psaki said: “US

A second alleged victim has given evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial, telling the court the British socialite told her she was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s “favourites”. The 59-year-old former girlfriend of Epstein is facing eight charges – including six counts of enticing minors and sex trafficking – all of which she has pleaded

US news network CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo less than a week after fresh information emerged about how he assisted his brother who was facing sexual harassment allegations. Cuomo helped to strategise and reach out to other journalists as Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, fought to keep his job. After women came