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Brazilian woman, 38, accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud’ by posing as a child
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira faces fraud charges after allegedly persuading family to take her into their home
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year.
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences.
Continue reading...Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘has got some things wrong’
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘has got some things wrong’
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘has got some things wrong’
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
A US strike on an oil tanker accused of transporting Iranian oil has killed three Indian sailors.
Trump Is Mentally Trapped in the 1980s—and It Shapes Everything He Does – Slate Magazine
World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Amid war and ruins, Gaza footballers keep training but feel erased from the World Cup and global football stage.
World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists – NPR
UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
Twenty-five anti-Isaac Herzog protesters to face joint trial in Sydney
New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon is among witnesses expected to appear at the six-week trial in July next year
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Twenty-five people who were charged after they protested against the visit of the Israeli president will face a six-week joint trial in July next year.
The protesters had their matters heard before Downing centre local court on Thursday after their lawyers made a successful application for the joint hearing, arguing there were common legal issues across the cases.
Continue reading...South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups
Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?
Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.
‘Thuggery’: Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests
Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats
Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.
UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile
Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.
Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.
US releases video of warship firing missiles in strikes on Iran
Video released by US Central Command shows what the military says are ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iranian targets.