The child fell into the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent, on Saturday lunchtime.

Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers.

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?

Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community.

Police are mounting a major operation to keep marchers apart from left-wing counter protesters.

Ten held as forensic teams continue search of site in Berkshire where officer was dragged to his death Detectives were granted an extra 36 hours on Saturday to question 10 suspects arrested on suspicion of murdering a newlywed policeman who died after being “dragged for a distance” by a van after responding to reports of a rural burglary. Forensic teams meanwhile continued

Muslim convert, 24, has had his British citizenship revoked, according to the Mail on Sunday The Muslim convert Jack Letts, who is suspected of leaving Britain to join the Islamic State, has been stripped of his British citizenship, it has been reported. Jack Letts was 18 when he left his Oxfordshire home in 2014 before marrying in Iraq and moving to Raqqa in Syria. Captured by Kurdish forces as he attempted to flee to Turkey in May 2017, the 24-year-old, dubbed “Jihadi Jack”, has since been held in jail in northern Syria.

Many casualties are feared in the suspected suicide attack in the west of the Afghan capital.

Many casualties are feared in the suspected suicide attack in the west of the Afghan capital.

I’m told lawyers aren’t meant to have these fierce, protective feelings for their clients, but the law isn’t meant to torture children either Who knew the drive to hell would be so beautiful and that hell would be so small? It’s not far out of town, but it’s far enough away to be deliberate. We drive out towards the airport – through the gap in the red ranges and down the gum-flanked Stuart Highway. The trunks shift from pale and shimmery to rich red and back again as we pass the racecourse, the billboards and the old Ghan Train by the side of the road.

More than 1,000 guests attended ceremony, witness says

'You have used the language of fascism and authoritarianism,' cross-party group says to PM

Explosion in packed Kabul venue comes as Donald Trump talks up prospects of peace deal with Taliban An explosion ripped through a wedding hall on a busy Saturday night in Afghanistan’s capital, leaving dozens of people dead or wounded, a government official has said. Hundreds of people were believed to be inside. Interior ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi told the Associated Press there was no immediate information on the cause of the blast. Both the Taliban and a local affiliate of the Islamic State terrorist group have carried out attacks in the capital.

Britain stands on precipice, warns Labour leader, as 100 MPs tell Boris Johnson to recall parliament

Ten held as forensic teams continue search of site in Berkshire where officer was dragged to his death Detectives were granted an extra 36 hours on Saturday to question 10 suspects arrested on suspicion of murdering a newlywed policeman who died after being “dragged for a distance” by a van when he responded to reports of a rural burglary. Forensic teams meanwhile continued

Government attempts to use the controversial surveillance technology are thwarted by UK forcesPolice forces are pushing back against Home Office attempts to roll out facial recognition systems, dealing a harsh blow to government plans to introduce the controversial technology. Kent Police and West Midlands Police were named by ministers in June as collaborating with the Home Office to trial the technology to trace “missing and vulnerable persons”. The announcement prompted concern that UK forces were eager to embrace a technology condemned for infringing privacy and increasing state surveillance.

Giraffes, sharks, glass frogs - and the woolly mammoth - may get boosted protection at summit From giraffes to sharks, the world’s endangered species could gain better protection at an international wildlife conference. The

A two-person team of detectives watched the mayor around the clock for six days

The Dubai-based firm handles some of the most sensitive personal data held by dozens of governments around the world, including the bulk of UK visa applications – but it remains largely unknown

Watch highlights as England end on 96-4 taking their lead over Australia past 100 on a thrilling fourth day in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

One couple paid £450 for a priority service to visit the UK to see the Cricket World Cup – but the documents arrived three days after their flight

Exclusive: UK government made £438.1m in the last year alone after outsourcing operations to a Dubai-based firm that has been deluged with complaints

A Coastguard helicopter is helping fire crews and police looking for the child in the River Stour.

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The second Ashes Test is poised for a thrilling conclusion after a memorable fourth day in which the fast bowlers of England and Australia illuminated Lord's.

'We're in a bad place,' says 28-year-old's father

'Vital' treatment threatened by cuts to addiction services, risking 'untold damage', expert warns

Liverpool defeat Southampton to secure an 11th successive top-flight victory despite a howler by goalkeeper Adrian.

With a president eager to bring US troops home, many question what Afghan ‘peace’ would look likeDonald Trump has met his peace envoy to Afghanistan and top security advisers to discuss progress in the latest round of talks with the Taliban, fuelling speculation that a deal to end America’s longest war might be within reach. “Many on the opposite side of this 19-year war, and us, are looking to make a deal – if possible!” Trump tweeted after the meeting at his golf club in New Jersey, where the group is believed to have discussed a draft peace plan.

'I'm absolutely not [changing my behaviour.] What can you do?'

Richard Williams won two Oscars and a Bafta for his work as animation director on the 1988 hit film.

A Coastguard helicopter is helping fire crews and police looking for the child in the River Stour.

Once-respected law enforcement teams 'have used obvious excessive force and inhumane actions', say activists

Countries across world meet to discuss proposals to protect threatened giants

Mayor says victims will be looked after in temporary shelters after blaze

Outgoing European commission chief has returned home to have gall bladder removed The outgoing head of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has cut short a holiday to undergo urgent surgery, his press team has said. “Jean-Claude Juncker had to shorten his holiday in Austria for medical reasons. He was taken back to Luxembourg where he will undergo an urgent cholecystectomy [surgical removal of the gallbladder],” the team said on Saturday of what is normally a routine medical procedure.

Authorities have asked residents not to call 911 unless it's a life-threatening emergency and to stay away from the heart of the downtown area

Experts divided over risk from US munitions ship that sank 75 years ago near SheernessIt is 75 years this Tuesday since the SS Richard Montgomery sank off the Kent coast on its way to allied-occupied France. But the remains of the US cargo vessel, which went down on 20 August 1944, with more than 6,000 tonnes of munitions on board, continue to haunt the Thames estuary. With politicians and salvage experts divided over the extent of the threat that the most monitored wreck in British waters poses beneath the waves, there are fresh fears that the ship is breaking up, leading to concerns its potentially explosive cargo could be scattered across the seabed.

Industry legend still working until 6pm on day he died, family says

A 17-year-old boy is charged with murdering "devoted father" Peter Duncan in Newcastle.

About 15,000 homes are destroyed in a shanty town in Dhaka - but no deaths have been reported.

'She would have been overwhelmed to see all the love they showed her'

A 17-year-old boy is charged with murdering "devoted father" Peter Duncan, who was stabbed in Newcastle.

George North's try helps Wales to a 13-6 win over England in their World Cup warm-up in Cardiff and will see them top the world rankings for the first time.

A 17-year-old had been charged with the murder of a "devoted father" who was stabbed to death with a screwdriver outside a Greggs in Newcastle.

Last week’s upheavals in bond values were an all-too-rational response to a cocktail of economic troublesEvery year the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts a symposium in the Grand Teton resort of Jackson Hole. Some years, guests have little to do but chew the fat and listen to distinguished speakers explain points of economic importance. Sometimes, though, the conclave in Wyoming takes place with a crisis looming. One such year was 2008. This year is shaping up to be another. Global financial markets certainly fear the worst. Share prices

Newlywed officer, due to go on honeymoon next week, was killed after being struck by vehicle Forensic officers are searching a caravan site three miles from where a newlywed policeman died in the line of duty after being dragged by a vehicle as he responded to reports of a burglary. PC Andrew Harper, who was due to go on honeymoon next week, was killed late on Thursday evening when he was struck by a vehicle after leaving his car at the crossroads on the A4 near Sulhamstead village, Berkshire.

As leader of ‘largest opposition party by far’ Corbyn insists he is right person to lead caretaker government Jeremy Corbyn has hit back at leading Tory MPs orchestrating efforts to stop a no-deal Brexit who are refusing to back him as a caretaker prime minister to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU. Corbyn’s hopes of forming a unity government are fading as a number of

Temperatures of 26C possible as warmer weather predicted across country

Law protecting seals has side-effect of also attracting growing numbers of predators

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.

As leader of ‘largest opposition party by far’ Corbyn insists he is right person to lead caretaker government Jeremy Corbyn has hit back at leading Tory MPs orchestrating efforts to stop a no-deal Brexit who are refusing to back him as a caretaker prime minister to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU. Corbyn’s hopes of forming a unity government are fading as a number of

Employees should only be protected from discrimination based on their 'biological sex', government argues

The 86-year-old won two Oscars and a Bafta for his work as animation director on the 1988 hit film.

'My heart tells me that she will come,' says Muftia Tlaib

Philip lives in Somerset while Caroline lives in Bristol.

As political turmoil grips Rome, the former prime minister tells the Observer

Stephen the hedgehog's owners plead with thieves for his safe return after a van he was inside is taken.

Partial win for administration as court stops short of applying ruling nationwide

Deal paves way for transitional government after overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have signed a final power-sharing agreement, paving the way for a transitional government following the

'He's got the self-worth in terms of his self-esteem of a small pigeon,' and will be unable to handle defeat

The power-sharing agreement comes after months of protests following the toppling of the president.

PM's 'populism' leading to 'really vile emails' from public, Dominic Grieve warns - after accusation of 'collaboration' with Brussels to block Brexit

People claiming to speak on behalf on family 'causing confusion and distress'

Ex-rugby union player Christian Wade continues to impress for the Buffalo Bills, evading several tackles in a 48-yard run against the Carolina Panthers in a pre-season game.

Anonymous investors have launched a hostile €25m bid for Sóller’s locally owned heritage train link to PalmaIndignant residents of the Mallorcan town of Sóller have said their railway is not for sale after a group of investors launched a hostile takeover bid. The town has been linked to the capital, Palma, with a picturesque narrow-gauge railway since 1912. The train, with its wooden carriages, has been in continuous use ever since, climbing 200 metres and passing through 13 tunnels on its 27km journey.

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.

Former drugs tsar says Home Office must end opposition to ‘fixing’ spaces to tackle issueThe Home Office must abandon its opposition to safe injection rooms if it wants to reduce drug-related deaths, now at record levels, a former government drugs chief has said. David Nutt, who was chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, said that failure to respond to last week’s

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Followers of church believe God revealed the foods that are good and bad for people in 1833

'We're seeing not just stressful temperatures for salmon, but lethal temperatures,' experts say

Coastguards rescue passengers travelling from Mallorca and Ibiza in early hours of morning

'We're on that steady march to inevitable recession,' says bank's chief economist

Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson surrenders but Proud Boys to fore in event expected to attract ‘antifa’ counter-protest As Portland

Lawyer accused of promoting 'highbrow argument for racial purity'

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Beyond the Border: In third part of a series from Honduras, The Independent speaks to Hondurans struggling to create a future in their own country

England's Stuart Broad claims the first wicket of the morning after Matthew Wade edges to Rory Burns on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Demonstrators aim to show public support for movement remains strong Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong, as they sought to show their movement still had public support even after two months of increasingly violent clashes. Protesters, clad in their signature black and holding umbrellas, marched down major streets in Kowloon, chanting: “Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our time!” Volunteers handed out herbal tea and juice, while some shops that had closed for the day left boxes of drinks out for protesters.

First housing announcement since Boris Johnson reached No 10 - with government miles from its target of 300,000 annual starts

Watch as Aleksandra Miroslaw and Ludovico Fossali win the speed golds at the Climbing World Championships.

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.

Violent movement sensors would open doors and sound alarms

Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie will miss England's second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales on Saturday.

Oliver Letwin becomes latest figure to reject call for unity government led by Labout leader

'She must've thought these plastics were edible,' marine expert says

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

'This is not just repulsive. This is not just immoral. This is not just anti-American. It is illegal,' says state's governor

Just 34 per cent of voters want a Halloween no deal if no agreement possible – blowing hole in prime minister's claim of a mandate

But Oliver Letwin urges talks in the Commons to prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Medical authorities say it is unclear whether patients will fully recover

'She must've thought these plastics were edible,' marine expert says

Justice Department condemns shipping firm's alleged terrorist links one day after Gibraltar orders supertanker's release

Labor says PM has trashed Australia’s standing as former Kiribati president urges review of Australia’s membership Labor has accused Scott Morrison of trashing Australia’s standing in the Pacific and alienating its friends at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, while a former president of Kiribati has urged Australia’s membership to be reviewed. Anote Tong said the forum should consider possible sanctions or suspension of Australia for its continued “protestations” on coal and climate.

Scotland Yard was asked to launch a probe into claims that a girl was trafficked to the UK for sex by Jeffrey Epstein, it emerged last night.

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.

'I'm not terribly optimistic about all this, because I don't see yet emerging an agreement', Oliver Letwin warns

Emergency services called to Diamond Bay in Vaucluse but woman died at scene A woman has died after she fell from a cliff in Sydney’s eastern suburbs known for being a popular selfie destination, with witnesses telling police she may have been taking photos at the time. Emergency services were called to Diamond Bay Reserve in Vaucluse about 11.20am on Saturday following reports a woman had fallen 30 metres on to rocks below, police said.

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.

Volunteers hope restoration will return UK seaside town to its former glory and reverse its decline There was a time, when Clare Cooper was a child, when she thought

Watch the latest UK weather forecast from the Independent for today.

Champions Barcelona suffer defeat on the opening day of the La Liga season after a sublime winner by Aritz Aduriz hands Athletic Bilbao victory.

Emergency services called to Diamond Bay in Vaucluse but woman died at scene A woman has died after she fell from a cliff in Sydney’s eastern suburbs known for being a popular selfie destination. Emergency services were called to Diamond Bay Reserve in Vaucluse about 11.20am on Saturday following reports a woman had fallen 30 metres on to rocks below, police said.

Andy Murray will switch attention back to his singles comeback after losing to older brother Jamie in the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals.

Exclusive: Frank Bainimarama says Australian leader is pushing nations towards China Scott Morrison has been accused of causing an extraordinary rift between Australia and Pacific countries by the prime minister of Fiji, who said the Australian prime minister’s insulting behaviour while at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu would push nations closer to China. In an exclusive interview with Guardian Australia after the conclusion of the PIF, Frank Bainimarama, the prime minister of Fiji and a political heavyweight in the region, said Morrison’s approach during the leaders’ retreat on Thursday was “very insulting and condescending”.

Ostend tourist board plans tribute to singer who spent 18 months recovering from his addictions in faded fishing town Ostend, the blowy Belgian resort on the North Sea, has international aspirations and Marvin Gaye, the late prince of Motown, has emerged as central to realising them. In February 1981, struggling with drink and drug dependency and being chased by the IRS over a multimillion-dollar tax bill, the 42-year-old

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.

Victoria police say they will not tolerate ‘those who break the law or engage in antisocial or violent behaviour’ A second pro-Hong Kong rally has been held in Melbourne’s CBD after clashes with Chinese nationalists on Friday night sparked a police warning that violence would not be tolerated. More than a hundred people gathered outside the State Library on Swanston Street on Saturday for a peaceful rally in solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong. Among them were members of Melbourne’s Uyghur community as well as Tibetan and Vietnamese groups, carrying flags, posters and signs reading “We love Hong Kong! We love Australia” and “Step Down Carrie Lam Puppet. Let the HK people vote.”

Newly-wed PC Andrew Harper was dragged along a road by a vehicle while investigating a burglary.

Serikzhan Bilash, who fought for victims of China’s internment camps, pleaded guilty in return for freedom A rights activist in Kazakhstan who faced seven years imprisonment over his outspoken opposition to neighbouring China was unexpectedly freed on Friday as public and international pressure over his case mounted. Serikzhan Bilash, whose activism in defence of Muslim and Turkic minorities in Chinese region of Xinjiang earned him global media attention, told AFP he struck a plea bargain with the court that allowed him freedom but will end his activism.

A day after Gibraltar judge allows vessel’s release, US condemns ‘scheme to unlawfully access US financial system’ The US justice department on Friday unveiled a warrant for the seizure of the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a weeks-long diplomatic dispute, one day after a Gibraltar judge allowed the release of the detained vessel.

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world.

Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva.

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.

Social media posts show serious congestion as ‘temporary’ issue affects hubs including JFK and LAX Thousands of travelers at major US airports faced congested terminals and long lines on Friday due to a temporary computer outage that affected the US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) processing systems.

Killer fled with body while tourist’s Canadian partner ran several kilometres to get help A man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon, who was shot in a random attack while camping in New Zealand. The 23-year-old man will face Hamilton district court on Saturday charged with murder, aggravated robbery and threatening to kill, New Zealand Police said.

'He wants to go home, because he wasn't happy to go back and pick up the broken piece,' says Richard Wilkinson

Suit filed as part of the Child Victims Act

Andy Murray will switch attention back to his singles comeback after losing to older brother Jamie in the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals.

Just 34 per cent of voters want a Halloween no deal if no agreement possible – blowing hole in prime minister's claim of a mandate