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At least 93 are now confirmed to have died in wildfires in Hawaiian Island of Maui. Hundred of remain uncountable for, while hundreds more fill shelter across Maui after feeling the flames. Hawaiian officially have asked tourists and those evacuated to stay away from Maui out of fear they could unknowingly disturb remains yet to be found.

At least six people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank in the Channel, off the French coast. Two people may still be missing, a French coastal authority said, after the vessel got into difficulty in the sea near calais in the early hours of Saturday. About 58 people were rescued by British and French coastguards, official said. Like follow and comment

Eighty people are now confirmed to have been killed by wildfires on the Hawaiian Island of Maui, official say. There are fears the numbers will rise further, as hundreds are still uncontactable. Firefighters have been trying to contain fires in several areas, including the historic town of Lahaina which has been utterly devastated. Like follow and comment.

Joe Biden son hunter will now be investigated by a special counsel with additional powers, the USA attorney general has announced. Merrick Garland has elevated the status of David Wiess, the federal prosecutor who has already filed criminal charges in the case. A plea deal on tax and gun charges against the president's son collapsed earlier this month. Republicans are pushing for an inquiry into hunter Biden's business dealings. Like follow and comment

AT least 36 people have died on the Hawaii Island of Maui, as devastating fire across the island People were reportedly forced to flee the flames by jumping into the ocean, with the US Coast Guard rescuing at least a dozen people from the waters. Authorities say it's too early to know the extent of the damage, but at least 270 buildings have been destroyed. Efforts to bring the fires under control continue, but the flames, fanned by hurricane winds, have reduced by the large parts of the historic town of lahaina to rubble.

The number of people who have crossed illegally into the European Union (EU) so far this year has risen by 13% according to new EU border agency figure It is 13% higher than the same period, between January and July, in 2022 The agency said the increased was Entirely driven by the number of people who arrived after travelling across the Mediterranean , which more than doubled.