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Grenfell Tower bonfire model ‘an artistic effort’, defence lawyer argues
Westminster Magistrates Court heard that the joke is protected by the right to freedom of expression under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Donald Trump repeats criticism of congressman amid claims of racism
The president also hit out at prominent campaigner the Reverend Al Sharpton.
Astronomers uncover three new exoplanets 73 light years away
Unfortunately none of them look like they can support water and life.
Ethiopia aiming for tree-planting world record in move against deforestation
The planting of 224 million trees on Monday would be a world record if achieved with the government planning a total of four billion.
Boy, six, among those killed by gunman at California garlic festival
Three people were killed and at least 15 wounded by the assailant who was later killed by police.
Man who filmed Grenfell model burning on bonfire ‘said it was stupid moment’
Paul Bussetti is accused of sending a ‘grossly offensive’ video on WhatsApp and causing footage of a ‘menacing character’ to be uploaded on YouTube.
Probe into Tory MP Mark Field’s clash with climate protester dropped
Mr Field lost his job at the Foreign Office when Boris Johnson became Prime Minister.
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg to take message to US by boat
The 16-year-old has inspired school students to go on strike in a call for more action to address the issue.
Police investigate after woman shouts abuse at Pride marchers
It follows police releasing CCTV images as part of a hunt for men who carried out ‘an unprovoked homophobic’ attack on a train.