Calls for release of Sierra Leonean singer jailed in ‘crackdown on free speech’

Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, lands in the US and reunites with family who are ‘overwhelmed with joy’The founder of one of China’s most prominent undergr...

People flock to the coastal town of Cambria, which has become known for its fireworks ban, to give their dogs some respite on the Fourth of July.

After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldronIt was somehow in keeping with the b...

The Mount Marathon Race plays a big role in the Independence Day festivities of Seward, Alaska.

The police said Paul Pelosi was the driver of a convertible that struck a parked car on Friday. The district attorney will decide whether Mr. Pelosi will be...

Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Som...

Extreme heatwave across US east coast already had upended some of the weekend’s long-planned celebrationsDonald Trump’s plans to celebrate the US’s 250th bir...

Canada coach says his side ‘totally controlled the match’Ouahbi: ‘It takes some nerve to say when you lose 3-0’Jesse Marsch spoke of his pride in his Canada...

On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an independen...

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDan Tehan claims new coal plants would “drive down emissions” – but they...

Police are investigating what happened to a boy who was found with significant arm injuriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our brea...

Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing fieldA cricket match had to be abandoned after a...