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Soaring price of ivory ‘poses major threat to elephants’
The global price of ivory increased ten-fold since a trade ban was introduced by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in 1989, according to the study.
Regime and coalition forces killing most civilians in Afghanistan, report says
The US ended its combat mission in the country in 2014 but still provides military support to those battling militants.
NSPCC: More than 200,000 secondary school children may have been groomed online
The charity said that one in 25 children had done so using Snapchat, Facebook or Facebook Messenger.
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.