2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (602+ words) Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the US on Thursday, from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility for commuters and prompting warnings about air quality that made outdoor activities dangerous. Detroit’s air…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (263+ words) By Anna Wise, Press Association Business Reporter An influential global organisation is urging Andy Burnham’s incoming government to avoid increasing public spending in the face of pressures such as rising household energy bills. Register for free to continue reading this…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (117+ words) By Sean O’Grady, Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor Lana Del Rey has announced a second new album to accompany her long-awaited record Stove. Register for free to continue reading this story and access more journalism each week that goes beyond…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (788+ words) A multi-phase Commission of Investigation into disgraced surgeon and paedophile Michael Shine should begin immediately, it has been recommended. Shine, aged 94, was convicted of assaulting nine boys at two trials in 2017 and 2019. Victims’ group Dignity4Patients had called for a public inquiry…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (524+ words) Up to 500 jobs are at risk at Aer Lingus as it cuts “poor-performing routes”, the airline has said. In a statement released on Thursday, the Irish flag carrier said changes are “essential” to improve its operating margins, which it needs…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (277+ words) Rapist’s wife defended him during confrontation but also ‘admitted knowing of his depraved crimes against children’ Child witness to slaughter launches civil battle for justice Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson earned massive sums over a successful career. But the Belfast…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (630+ words) By Olga G Rodiriguez, Associated Press Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold waters and strong currents of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday....

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (145+ words) By Tony Jones PA Court Correspondent The Queen has praised the battle against the “silent thief hiding in plain sight” as she marked the 40th anniversary of the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS). Maxie Swain unwinds in lovely, leafy Castleknock, not far…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (322+ words) By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns by £400 million over the year ahead as it comes under pressure from an activist investor. The victims, originally from Poland, were discovered along…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (576+ words) By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland A man accused of murdering a woman weeks after he allegedly attempted to kill her is to stand trial next year. It is alleged Brian Hughes repeatedly punched, stamped and kicked Joanne Newlands on…...