James Rush
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Diwali: What is the festival of lights – and how is it celebrated around the world?
One of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, Diwali, the festival of lights, sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world every autumn. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for a variety of reasons, although the main theme which runs throughout is the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. → Read More
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: The 'greatest speech in the world' – that was only 273 words long
Delivered on the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, the Gettysburg Address is known by some as the greatest speech in the world – and one of Abraham Lincoln's defining moments. Four months earlier, 46,000 soldiers from both sides of the Civil War had been killed or wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania. → Read More
Climate change: July was the Earth's hottest month on record – while 2015 could be the warmest year, scientists say
It is almost certain 2015 will be the hottest year recorded, scientists have said after it was revealed that July was the Earth's warmest month on record. → Read More
Migrant crisis in Kos: The refugees the UK Government has described as a 'swarm' who are threatening Europe's 'standard of living'
These images show the desperation and sheer relief of refugees after risking their lives to to arrive on the shores of the Greek island of Kos. → Read More
Sandra Bland death: Authorities release video footage of woman in Texas jail in bid to dispel rumours
Authorities in Texas have released video footage of Sandra Bland in jail in a bid to dispel rumours she was already dead before arriving there. → Read More
British Airways 'bomb threat': Flight from Las Vegas to London is diverted to Canadian airport upon request of the pilot
A British Airways flight from Las Vegas to London was diverted to an airport in Canada following an 'emergency', it has been reported. → Read More
Calais crisis: Anger online over reaction to the death of a migrant compared to the killing of Cecil the Lion
The death of a migrant in Calais has been making headlines across the world this morning as the crisis in the French town continues to grow. → Read More
Calais crisis: Man dies after hundreds attempt to enter Channel Tunnel, as Theresa May prepares to chair emergency Cobra committee meeting
A man has died after hundreds of migrants attempted to storm the Channel Tunnel during a second night of chaos in Calais, it has been reported → Read More
European Mobility Week: The capital cities that are banning cars from their roads – for one day
Cities and towns across Europe will be banning cars from their roads for next month, as part of a campaign to promote more sustainable transport. → Read More
Submarine carrying eight tonnes of cocaine seized by US authorities off coast of El Salvador
A submarine-like vessel carrying more than eight tonnes of cocaine has been seized by US authorities off the coast of El Salvador. → Read More
Stansted deaths: Man arrested after two people die at house in Essex
A murder investigation is underway after two people died at a house in Stansted, police have said. → Read More
Contactless payment card theft: How is the data stolen – and what can I do to protect myself?
A security flaw may allow thieves to steal information from contactless payments cards of millions of people, allowing them to buy items costing thousands of pounds, a consumer group has warned. → Read More
National cuisines: What ingredients make dishes from different cultures distinctive?
How would you define what it is that makes British cuisine British? Or how are we able to recognise when we are eating an Italian dish, or Indian, Greek or Vietnamese for that matter? → Read More
Canada unveiled as the country with 'the best reputation' in survey on global perceptions
Canada has been named as the most reputable nation in the world, in a survey which apparently aims to satisfy the stereotypes of nations across the globe. → Read More
MH17: Vladimir Putin rejects calls for UN tribunal as 'premature and counterproductive'
Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for an international tribunal to prosecute those suspected of shooting down flight MH17 as "counterproductive and premature" on the eve of the first anniversary of the tragedy. → Read More
Facility to breed beagles for experiments is given the go-ahead after Government intervenes in planning dispute
A facility to breed beagles for laboratory experiments has been given the go-ahead after Communities Secretary Greg Clark intervened in a local planning dispute. → Read More
Nearly 9,500 people die early in a single year in London as a result of air pollution, study finds
Nearly 9,500 people died early in a single year as a result of long-term exposure to air pollution in London, according to new research. → Read More
Pedreguer bull-running death: French tourist is gored to death at festival in Spain
A French tourist has been gored to death during a bull-running festival at a town in eastern Spain. → Read More
Onshore wind farm subsidies cut: Tory plans to end scheme for 'cheapest form of renewables' will see 'bills rise or climate targets missed'
Conservative plans to end subsidies for onshore wind farms will push up energy bills and leave thousands of jobs in the balance, campaigners have warned. → Read More
Government must 'tackle the scourge of asbestos in schools' to prevent 'unnecessary deaths' of teachers and pupils, says teachers' union
The Government must "tackle the scourge of asbestos in schools" to prevent the "unnecessary deaths" of teachers and former pupils exposed to the substance, a teachers' union has warned. → Read More