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A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbour prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state. Harbour pilots were able to help the nearly 1,000ft (300m) long ship, which was going almost 20 mph (32 kph), get under the Ravenel

Muhammad Ali’s childhood home in Kentucky has gone on sale. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville, Kentucky, was converted into a museum that offered a glimpse into the early years of “The Greatest” when he still went by the name of Cassius Clay. It went on the market on Tuesday along with two neighbouring homes

Donald Trump has claimed “it’s very possible” that his political opponents may face prosecution after he became the first former US president to be criminally convicted. Trump seemed to raise the prospect of it happening if he became president again during an interview with conservative US outlet Newsmax. The 77-year-old said: “It’s a terrible precedent

Joe Biden is set to close the border with Mexico under a new executive order clamping down on asylum seekers. Signed on Tuesday, the order allows the US to suspend entry of non-citizens crossing from Mexico once the average number of daily encounters hits 2,500 between official ports of entry. A senior administration official said

Paedophiles found guilty of a sex crime against a child in Louisiana could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration in addition to prison time. Politicians in the US state gave final approval to a bill on Monday that would allow judges to issue the order to those convicted of certain aggravated sex crimes against

US President Joe Biden has said he has “boundless love” for his son Hunter as jury selection in his federal gun case started on Monday. Hunter Biden has been charged in Delaware with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase when he was, allegedly, addicted to crack cocaine. He has been accused of lying

A man’s life was likely saved after a thick chain necklace prevented a bullet from going into his neck. The shooting happened during an argument, said police in the US state of Colorado. The .22 calibre bullet became lodged in the silver chain around the victim’s neck. It left the unnamed man with only a

Footage of Adele confronting a homophobic heckler has been shared widely on social media. During the Saturday night show of her Weekends With Adele residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the award-winning artist took aim at an audience member who yelled: “Pride sucks.” The Hello singer replied: “Did you come to

A stingray whose “virgin” pregnancy made global headlines has a rare reproductive disease, the aquarium housing her has said. In an update on the health of Charlotte the stingray, the Aquarium and Shark Lab in North Carolina said she had “developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system”. Charlotte captured international

If it works, then this will be a smart and cunning diplomatic move. If it doesn’t then President Joe Biden will look foolish. He knows the huge risk of once again being taken for a ride by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Few knew that he was due to make this announcement. It was mid-morning

Israel has offered a comprehensive new ceasefire deal to Hamas, US President Joe Biden says. The deal would involve the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and reconstruction of civilian areas. Mr Biden urged leaders on both sides not to “lose this moment”. “Everyone who wants peace now must raise their voices and work to

Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be criminally convicted – but what could the historic verdict mean for his ongoing election campaign? A jury in New York deliberated for nine-and-a-half hours before unanimously agreeing Trump is guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to commit election fraud. The former president

A fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been detained 17 years after fleeing his conviction for raping a coworker. Tuen Kit Lee was found guilty in 2007 of kidnapping and raping a young woman in her home south of Boston, Massachusetts, but went on the run before he could be sentenced. Lee, who wore

The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has completed its first day of deliberations – while the former president once again labelled the proceedings “unfair” as he spoke outside the court. Trump is facing 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, as

Self-styled prophet Chad Daybell told the world the apocalypse was coming and spoke of dark spirits, but prosecutors say he lusted for sex, money and power. Now the former gravedigger has been sentenced to death after being convicted of triple murder. A jury in Idaho unanimously agreed on Saturday that imposing the death penalty would

Donald Trump was accused of trying to “hoodwink” voters during the 2016 election, while his lawyers labelled a key prosecution witness in his hush money trial as the “greatest liar of all time”. The jury could begin deliberating as early as Wednesday afternoon UK time, with Mr Trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business documents

Robert De Niro insisted Donald Trump “should not be allowed” to be president of the United States again after turning up outside his criminal hush money trial in New York. The Oscar-winning actor branded the former president a “monster” as he spoke to reporters in Lower Manhattan, accusing Mr Trump of wanting to destroy the

Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be criminally convicted. In a historic decision, a New York jury has found him guilty of falsifying business records to commit election fraud. He was found guilty of all 34 counts he faced. Unanimity was required for any verdict. Follow live: Trump found guilty on

Mike Tyson has been recovering after falling ill during a flight, his representatives have said. The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion “became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing” on Sunday, his publicist’s office said in a statement. “Thankfully Mr Tyson is doing great,” the statement said. “He is appreciative

An 81-year-old man has been arrested in California after police allege he terrorised neighbours with a slingshot for around a decade. Prince King of Azusa is suspected of breaking windows and car windshields and narrowly missing people with ball bearings shot from a slingshot, Azusa Police said in a statement on 23 May. Dozens of