Belgian mayor’s heart found entombed in fountain
Workers renovating a fountain in the Belgian city of Verviers find the organ preserved in a casket.
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Tens of thousands of pupils absent from school in Scotland
More than 100,000 pupils are not in class – mostly for non-Covid reasons, official figures show.
Jacob Blake: Father ‘refuses to play politics’ as Trump visits Kenosha
President Trump will meet police but not the family of a gravely injured black man when he visits Kenosha on Tuesday.
Marcus Rashford brings food brand giants together to tackle child food poverty
The Manchester United forward says he is confident his taskforce can change lives for the better.
Coronavirus in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon ‘concerned’ over 160 new cases
Scotland’s first minister voices concerns about a fresh increase in coronavirus cases.
Seven key moments from the MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more
Lady Gaga’s awards include best artist at the ceremony, dedicated to “true hero” Chadwick Boseman.
Europa League draw: Tottenham to face Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Tottenham are drawn away to Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second round of Europa League qualifying.
Coronavirus: ‘Covidiots’ criticised on Tui quarantine flight
Mask rules ignored by some on a flight that left nearly 200 facing self-isolation, passenger claims.
What was Edinburgh’s Royal Mile like without the festivals?
The Royal Mile still attracts street performers and tourists but businesses are suffering.
Coronavirus: University return ‘could spark Covid avalanche’
Lecturers say cases may soar as students move in, but ministers insist institutions are prepared.
Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest
A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.
Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don’t return to school, Williamson says
The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe.