Outrage after Indian man carries his sister’s skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
Five takeaways from the King’s historic address to Congress
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
‘Particularly badly exposed’: How the Iran war is hitting the UK
The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case – Reuters
- South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case Reuters
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- Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang AP News
- South Korea: Yoon's obstruction sentence hiked to 7 years DW.com
- South Korea’s Yoon has jail term raised to 7 years in obstruction case South China Morning Post
Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
New red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.
Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia – NPR
- Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia NPR
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- EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia Euronews.com
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- Zelenskyy Accuses Israel of Buying 'Stolen' Ukrainian Grain from Russia. Here's What To Know Time Magazine
Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
King Charles agrees with me on Iran nuclear weapon ban, claims Trump
Remarks by US president likely to cause embarrassment for aides of UK monarch, who usually remains neutral
Donald Trump has said King Charles agrees with him that Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons.
Trump made the remarks at a White House state dinner on Tuesday in honour of the visiting Charles and Camilla, after the two men sat down to bilateral talks earlier that day.
Continue reading...‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
We Still Haven’t Answered the Basic Questions of the Iran War – The Bulwark
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How Péter Magyar Toppled Viktor Orbán’s Illiberal Regime – The Bulwark
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- Hungary's outgoing PM Orban offers to quit as Fidesz party chief, local media say Reuters
- Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat BBC
Iran war: What’s happening on day 61 as UAE exits OPEC? – Al Jazeera
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- US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: 'Only place for Americans in Persian Gulf is at the bottom of its waters,' says Iran's Supreme leader The Times of India
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jerusalem Post
Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo
Anant Ambani revives offer to transport 80 animals, all descendants of Colombian drug kingpin’s pets, to India
It remains one of the strangest conundrums in modern zoological history – what to do with the descendants of Pablo Escobar’s hippos?
The animals – herbivores native to sub-Saharan Africa – were originally imported into Colombia by the drug kingpin for his own entertainment. But the beasts and their offspring were left to roam free after his death in 1993.
Continue reading...Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOs
The volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most vulnerable people, by slowing or blocking food and medical aid from reaching them.
Now aid organisations are calling for a “humanitarian corridor” to be opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs.
Continue reading...Beau Lamarre-Condon’s mother charged after allegedly attempting to influence key witness in double murder trial
Coleen Lamarre, 63, charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to trial over alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird
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The mother of a former police officer who allegedly murdered Luke Davies and Jesse Baird two years ago has been charged after allegedly attempting to influence a key witness to change their evidence in her son’s trial.
New South Wales police said Coleen Lamarre, 63, was arrested in Balmain and charged with perverting the course of justice, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Continue reading...Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife’s body inside incinerator
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows – Reuters
Trump administration labels Australia’s media bargaining laws ‘foreign extortion’
Albanese defends plan forcing Meta, Google and TikTok to make deals with Australian news publishers through a levy
The Trump administration has described Australia’s moves to make big tech companies pay for news online as “extortion” but Anthony Albanese defended the plan by saying it was about protecting and rewarding media outlets for the work they produce.
Labor’s plan to encourage Meta, Google and TikTok to make deals with Australian news publishers, or face a 2.25% levy, is likely to be supported by the Coalition and Greens in parliament. But a bigger problem may be the ire of Donald Trump, who has strongly opposed extra regulation being imposed on US-based tech companies. A major tech industry lobby group on Wednesday urged the White House to consider retaliatory trade measures.
Continue reading...Babies exposed to air pollution during pregnancy take longer to learn to speak, research finds – The Guardian
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Should Jimmy Kimmel be fired for telling a joke?
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.