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Colorado This article is more than 6 months oldDozens injured as apple-sized hailstones hit Colorado concertgoersThis article is more than 6 months oldOnslaught at Louis Tomlinson concert at Red Rocks amphitheater near Denver described as ‘straight out of a horror movie’ Dozens of people were injured by hailstones the size of apples that pelted concertgoers in Colorado on Wednesday night, with at least seven needing hospital treatment following the powerful storm.

FootballObituaryFrancis Lee obituaryOne of the greatest Manchester City footballers who went on to become a successful businessman and chairman of the clubThe footballer Francis Lee, who has died aged 79, was a prolific striker who won the First Division title with Manchester City in 1968 and then did the same with Derby County in 1975. Up front in various positions for England he was also a highly effective operator, including at the 1970 World Cup finals in Mexico, where he appeared in celebrated matches against Brazil and West Germany.

Other livesBiodiversityObituaryMike Bruford obituaryMy friend Mike Bruford, who has died aged 59 after a protracted illness, dedicated his career to unravelling the genetic consequences of biodiversity loss and was a professor of conservation genetics at Cardiff University. Respected by governments and researchers worldwide, Mike was determined and driven, and communicated science in a compelling manner. When asked, after a talk in 2022: “Can we afford to make all these changes to protect biodiversity?

US weather This article is more than 1 month oldSevere rainstorms hit southern California, with more to comeThis article is more than 1 month oldTorrents of rain on Wednesday night submerged streets and prompted rescues of people and pets A strong, slow-moving storm unleashed torrents of rain on southern California on Wednesday night, submerging streets and prompting water rescues, and residents across the region are bracing for more wet weather.

David Bowie reading a book, in 1965. Photograph: CA/RedfernsDavid Bowie reading a book, in 1965. Photograph: CA/RedfernsBooksAs World Book Day is celebrated around the world – and World Book Night in the UK – we look at great quotes from authors on why they like reading, as well as some from our own readers When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature.

Other livesPop and rockObituaryAlan Griffiths obituaryAlan Griffiths, who has died aged 57 from cancer, was a gifted musician, songwriter and producer, working with Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears as well as performing in his own bands and writing music for film and television. Born in Bristol to Clifford, who worked for Bristol Aircraft Corporation, and his wife, Joan, Alan attended Stockwell Hill school in Downend, then Soundwell Technical College. He left aged 18 to work for four years at Wessex Electronics.

Books This article is more than 7 years oldHitler speeches published with Donald Trump as cover illustrationThis article is more than 7 years oldPresidential candidate chosen to adorn reissue of the Nazi dictator’s oratory in response to report that Trump keeps a copy by his bed An image of Donald Trump with his arm raised in a salute has been included on the cover of a collection of Adolf Hitler’s speeches.

Joe Biden Joe Biden calls student 'lying, dog-faced pony soldier' at rally – video In an exchange between Joe Biden and a 21-year-old college student in New Hampshire, she challenges him about his poor performance in the Iowa caucuses. Biden responds by asking her if she has ever been to a caucus. When she replies yes, he says – reportedly believing that he was quoting from a film – 'No you haven't!

JazzObituaryPete La Roca obituaryInventive 60s jazz drummer who played with Rollins, Coltrane and GetzTo Pete La Roca, the American jazz drummer and composer, who has died aged 74, jazz was a swinging music that contained the promise of surprise. When jazz stopped swinging, and stopped being the sound of surprise, it stopped being jazz. So he stopped playing. Not that La Roca was a reactionary. In the 1960s he was among the brigade of young musicians who accelerated the music's evolutionary process, and as an individual he had everything it took in terms of technique and taste to become as renowned as Max Roach, Art Blakey or Elvin Jones.