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Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is attracting attention on and off the pitch.

Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

The allegation makes Reiner eligible for the death penalty - which has been paused in the state. Prosecutors have not said if they will pursue it.

As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.

A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.