Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.

Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who acted in many films with her, confirmed her death, saying "we were blessed to have her".

According to police in Texas, the truck was transporting a full load of cars when it stopped on the railroad tracks.

More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.

The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.

The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.

Col Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government.

Col Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government.