Investigators also say some of the building’s exterior materials failed safety tests. Police say they’re considering manslaughter charges over the blaze, in which at least 79 people died.
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After deadly high-rise inferno, London searches for survivors — and answers
London’s Metropolitan Police say at least 6 people are dead and they expect the death toll to rise, after a massive fire engulfed most of the floors in a 24-story apartment building.
British prime minister says police have identified 3 attackers
Prime Minister Theresa May said police would release the identities of the attackers “when progress in the investigation permits.” The Saturday attack in London killed seven people and wounded dozens.
4 Dead, More Than 20 Injured After Attack Near U.K. Parliament
A police officer and the suspected attacker are among the dead, according to the Metropolitan Police. The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident, police say.
London police stop watching Ecuadorean embassy for sign of Assange
After three years and more than $15 million, Scotland Yard says it’s removing the guards that have waited outside the Ecuadorean Embassy for a chance to arrest the WikiLeaks founder.
As Scotland Eyes Independence, Poll Gives Edge To Leaving The U.K.
The debate is far from over — and there’s a chance it could continue far beyond the vote. For now, signs urging a “Yes” or a “No” vote on the question of leaving the U.K. are popping up at demonstrations and on buildings.
Kurds Say They Have Retaken Strategic Mosul Dam From Militants
Kurdish forces say they have retaken the strategic Mosul Dam from militants of the Islamic State, apparently dealing the Sunni jihadist group its first major reversal since its forces swept into Iraq in June.
Ukraine Forces Near Rebel City As Russia Escalates Border Exercises
Russia and Ukraine are holding large military exercises along their shared border as the Ukrainian military claims to be closing in on rebel strongholds in Donetsk and Luhansk, NPR’s Karoun Demirjian reports from Moscow.
With Bright Benches, London Shows Off Its Love Of Books
Chicago had cows, St. Louis has cakes and now London has benches that look like opened books.
The One American On The Field At Today’s World Cup Semifinal
The United States will have a presence at today’s semifinal World Cup match between Brazil and Germany. It won’t be the U.S. National Team on the field, but American referee Mark Geiger.