Israel says its forces came under fire while trying to arrest a suspect, and none of its troops were injuredIsraeli troops have clashed with Palestinian gunmen during a late-night arrest raid in the occupied West Bank, killing four Palestinians in one …
Texas governor appeals for out-of-state help to fight latest Covid wave
Two more of the state’s largest school districts announced mask mandates as a county-owned hospital in Houston raised tentsThe Texas governor, Greg Abbott, appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of Covid-19 in his state amid dire warnin…
Texas Democrats still absent as Republicans make third bid to pass vote laws
A month after fleeing the state to thwart passage of restrictive voting laws, Democrats again refused to appear at the state CapitolTexas Democrats have refused to return to the state Capitol as governor Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new…
Dennis Thomas, founding member of Kool & the Gang, dies aged 70
‘Dee Tee’ played alto sax, flute and percussion and was stylist for celebrated soul-funk bandDennis “Dee Tee” Thomas, a founding member of the long-running soul-funk band Kool & the Gang, known for such hits as Celebration and Get Down On It, has d…
Wildfires burn out of control in Greece and Turkey as thousands flee
Protracted heatwave continues as flames threaten populated areas, electricity installations and historic sitesThousands of people have fled wildfires that are burning out of control in Greece and Turkey, including a large blaze just north of Athens tha…
Charles Connor, drummer for Little Richard and music greats, dies aged 86
One of the ‘bricklayers’ who created rock’n’roll, he also worked with James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Sam CookeCharles Connor, who was a drummer for Little Richard and other music greats including James Brown and Sam Cooke, has died aged 86.Connor’s dau…
Voters reject Trump-endorsed Republican in Texas special election
• Jake Ellzey defeats fellow Republican for vacant House seat• Susan Wright hoped to succeed husband who died of Covid-19Jake Ellzey of Texas won a US House seat on Tuesday night over a fellow Republican rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former…
Bob Odenkirk collapses on set of Better Call Saul
Crew members called an ambulance that took the 58-year-old actor to a hospital where he remained on Tuesday nightBetter Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalised.Crew members called an ambu…