The figures come amid fears that recent weak economic data points to the US heading for recession.

England are taking nothing for granted before facing Argentina on Saturday, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake, writes Tom Fordyce.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he has has no doubt the team is still playing for him despite their run of poor form, including Tuesday's 7-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich

Nottingham Trent has passed the matter to a disciplinary panel after the image spread on social media.

Edward Putman was helped by an insider who knew how to cheat the National Lottery system.

Thousands protest at Hong Kong's new emergency measure amid reports of a teenager shot with a live round.

An Instagram story belittling a job applicant backfired on a marketing company.

For many it was a striking display of compassion but for others a painful example of something more troubling.

Reptile experts says it is "impossible" for a tortoise to reach such an age.

A motive for the killing of four police employees by a colleague on Thursday remains unclear.

The Beatles' album sets a new record for the longest gap between appearances at number one.

The Duke of Sussex's action concerns the alleged illegal interception of voicemail messages.

Naya was the first wolf seen in Belgium for a century, and hunters have been blamed for her loss.

The Dynasty star was the first black woman to get her own sitcom and to win best actress at the Tonys.

Neil Gourley, Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman reach the men's 1500m final - the first time in World Championship history three British men have accomplished that feat.

Defending champion Conseslus Kipruto of Kenya wins an incredible steeplechase by one-hundredth of a second at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Sir Rod Stewart serenades a couple whose Las Vegas wedding was in jeopardy after Thomas Cook folded.

The research vessel is spearheading the biggest ever scientific expedition at the North Pole.

Dina Asher-Smith's hopes of a third 2019 World Championships medal remain intact as both Britain's 4x100m relay teams qualify for Saturday's finals.

Great Britain's men's 4x100m relay team win their semi-final with a world-leading time of 37.56 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Salford reach their first Super League Grand Final by beating five-time champions Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium.