Those on board the cramped military plane weren’t granted a last glimpse of their homeland before the difficult journey ahead, while all knew thousands still waited desperately belowThe American marine shouted “push!”. And hundreds of people did, shovi…
‘Blinded by police’: my search for fellow survivors of an alarming trend
As the rubber bullets and teargas flew during last year’s protests, an epidemic of ‘less lethal’ shootings inspired a network of survivorsMy mind raced in the seconds after I was shot.I heard the gun go off and turned my head toward the sound, just in …
Could New York’s ‘black mayonnaise’ problem sink a new 82-block development?
There’s a century of toxic sludge hiding in the Gowanus Canal, but it may not be enough to stop a mega-developer from building on itIn November, gigantic yellow excavators began scooping up the poisonous sludge colloquially known as “black mayonnaise” …
Staggering US wealth inequality heaps long-term harm on to minority children
Black children have access to just 1 cent for every dollar enjoyed by their white counterparts, new research shows, and Hispanic kids fare little betterAfrican American children are suffering long-term disadvantages as a result of vast and growing disp…
‘I feel abandoned’: New Orleanians swelter through days without power
Brutal heat follows wreckage of Hurricane Ida, with many residents unaware of city’s offers of assistanceAs the sun began to set on his third day without power, Kevin Johnson took a pause from the hard labour, sweat dripping from his face in the relent…
Biden condemns Texas abortion law that ‘blatantly violates’ constitution – live
Supreme court fails to act to block restrictive abortion law‘It is unbelievable that Texas politicians have gotten away with this’Capitol attack inquiry to investigate Trump White House’s role 12.21am BST Firefighters battling a ferocious wildfire in t…
‘A horn blew when human remains were found’: Wim Wenders’ six hours in the hell of Ground Zero
After 9/11 the director felt haunted by the twin towers attack. As his epic photographs of Ground Zero go on show for the atrocity’s anniversary, he remembers the horrors of that day – and considers its legacyAs a boy growing up in the rubble and ruins…
Lake Tahoe ski resort uses snow-making machines to fight wildfire
Staff defending building and equipment turned to repurposed water cannons as huge Caldor fire approachedAs the flames of California’s Caldor fire approached a popular Lake Tahoe-area ski resort, staff used every tool they could to protect the property,…
Capitol attack committee to reportedly seek phone records of Trump and inner circle – live
Committee to make third round of requests for records, reports saySchools reopen as Delta variant threatens more disruptionUS intercepts rockets targeting Kabul airport as diplomats fly out 7.25pm BST White House press secretary Jen Psaki said US attor…
Hurricane Ida live updates: first death in Louisiana as New Orleans loses power
Sheriffs say person killed by falling tree in Prairieville as city of New Orleans falls back on power generators after network failsReport: New Orleans loses power as category 4 storm hits 4.41am BST President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in…