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9 August 2024

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News imageA selfie of William Hui in front of a public transit train

This man travelled from Canada to Mexico on only public transport

William Hui made the journey along the US Pacific coast using only public buses and trains.

News imageA band performs to a crowd on a stage, the screen behind them shows a colourful eye

Seven treated after crowd surge - Boardmasters

One woman, who was at the festival with her daughter, says the surge was "terrifying".

News imageAn image of 11-year-old Ruvarashe Takamahnya

Parents beg US diplomat for apology over fatal crash

A Zimbabwean girl was killed in a road accident in June by a US diplomat who has left the country.

News imagePeople gathered as emergency services worked at the scene in Vinhedo

'I went to the balcony and saw the plane spinning'

Witnesses in Vinhedo describe the moment a Voepass plane fell out of the sky, leaving 62 people dead.

News imageThe front pages for the Daily Express and Financial Times on Saturday 10 August

'King calls for unity' and 'medal at last' for KJT

The stories leading papers on Saturday include the King's response to unrest and silver for Team GB's Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

News imageWoman in her 60s sits on a balcony drinking a cup of tea

Concern over state pension errors for widows

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension.

News imageA man at a riot in Rotherham, with fire in the background

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why?

News imageA man and woman wearing French berets hold red wine and baguettes in front of a crowd

Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

News imageKatarina Johnson-Thompson celebrates after winning Olympic heptathlon silver

'Glad I didn't give up' - Johnson-Thompson's Olympic silver joy

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson says she is glad she "didn't give up" on on her career as she wins Olympic silver at Paris 2024.

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