A landslide at a waste site in Guinea has killed 30 people after a mound of rubbish collapsed on to nearby homes.

The consortium attempting to take control of Thames Water has named three proposed directors with water, infrastructure and Whitehall experience as it tries to win government approval for a deal to bail out the troubled utility.

Former cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook and Mike Atherton - have urged Pakistan to ensure jailed former prime minister Imran Khan receives "humane treatment and proper medical care".

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is to make its stock market debut targeting a valuation almost a quarter of the $100bn it was worth four years ago.

A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed a number of homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, as authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.

Two young women have been arrested on suspicion of causing a serious injury to a child in Rochdale, police have said.

Donald Trump took part in a ceremonial lap in his presidential limousine before waving a green flag to kick off a first-of-its-kind motor sports race through the streets of Washington DC. 

The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino - intensifying pressure on the FIFA president.

Train operator CrossCountry will resume a full service today after a power outage at its control centre forced cancellations across the majority of its UK routes.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died and eight other people were injured in a house fire in west London.