Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits

Vladimir Putin has been accused of “senselessly sending more Russians to die than at any time since the war began” as neither Moscow or Kyiv appear to be making any substantial advancement in the 21-month-old conflict. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps made the strong claim on X, formerly called Twitter, as the Ministry of Defence released figures showing the number of Russians casualties had risen to an average 931 a day this month. The number, from Ukraine’s General Staff and described as “plausible” by the MoD, is higher than the previously reported deadliest month in March, when there were an average 76 deaths and injuries a day. The increase comes as Russia, which widened its conscription programme earlier this year, continues its assault on the key towns of Donbas and Avdiivka. Both attacks, the MoD say, contribute to the casualties. Mr Shapps wrote: “Putin is stepping up his invasion - senselessly sending more Russians to die than at any time since the war began. “Ukrainian bravery and western support is holding back their advance, but we cannot be complacent. Ukraine needs our unwavering support to fight and win.” Read More World’s attention must ‘stay on Ukraine’, warns ex-Nato chief 'You’ll die in this pit': Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine Dead, wounded or AWOL: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to get out of the Ukraine war Kyiv hit by biggest Russian drone attack since war began

On the shores of Lake Issyk Kul in mountainous Kyrgyzstan, a group of divers show off their haul for the day -- a boat engine, car...

Tropical Storm Bret could reach the Lesser Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea by late Thursday.

People waded through flooded streets in Co Cork as Storm Babet brought torrential rain to parts of Ireland on Wednesday, 18 October. Footage shows the town of Midleton as it was impassable to traffic due to submerged roads. Five counties on the south and south east coasts of Ireland were subject to orange rain warnings. In the UK, a rare red weather warning has been issued as the UK braces for extreme weather conditions. Torrential downpours are predicted to cause severe flooding and disruption in parts of the country between Wednesday and the weekend. Read More Liam Gallagher releases trailer for Definitely Maybe 30th anniversary tour Ireland ready for ‘toughest game ever faced’ against New Zealand, says Sexton ‘The tear gas is overwhelming’: Reporter caught up in violent anti-US Beirut protest

The event, marking Israel's capture of East Jerusalem, is seen by Palestinians as highly provocative.

Tuohy Jr however asserted, 'I loved Mike at 16, I love him now at 37, and I'll love him at 67'

Tristan Tate held an unwavering belief in his older brother even when he was an average kickboxer who aimed to win the world championship

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals

Homicides are declining in a cross-section of American cities, though their numbers remain higher than before the coronavirus pandemic took hold

Seeing Rory's obsession with Henry Cavil, a user wrote, 'Her pupils are really dilated - she's definitely in love. You can't make them fake that'

The Biden administration is recommending changes to a 151-year-old law that governs mining for copper, gold and other hardrock minerals on U.S.-owned lands, including making companies pay royalties on what they extract