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Brexit-hit pound heading for worst month since 2016 after further falls
Sterling was 0.5% lower against the US dollar at 1.216, having fallen as low as 1.212 at one stage.
Artists install seesaws at US/ Mexico border wall so kids can play together
Anti-wall campaigner Ronald Rael built the playground that connects US and Mexican kids in powerful display of solidarity.
Mirror chicken hired as Boris Johnson’s spin doctor
Lee Cain used to torment politicians dressed as a chicken during his time at the Mirror.
Boris Johnson unveiled as newest court jester at London Dungeon
We all need a summer job and we think this one suits him perfectly
Pound sterling second worst performing currency in the world today – pipped only by the Madagascan Ariary
Tin hats time: All the stops are out and the Pound is now in free fall.
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.