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‘Psychologically tortured’: California city pays man nearly $1m after 17-hour police interrogation
Read More Officers threatened to kill the dog of Thomas Perez Jr as they pressured him to falsely confess to killing his father, who was alive A California city has agreed to pay $900,000 to a man who was subjected to a 17-hour police interrogation in which officers pressured him to falsely confess to murdering…
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US to blame for Iranian president’s death – Belarus
Read More Sanctions made it difficult to maintain the presidential helicopter, Alexander Lukashenko has said Iran’s inability to service its American-made helicopters due to US sanctions surely played a role in the fatal crash that killed the country’s leader, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has said. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian…
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Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
Read MoreAuthorities say Sean Kingston and his mother committed more than a million dollars in fraud in recent months, stealing money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade and furnitureAuthorities say Sean Kingston and his mother committed more than a million dollars in fraud in recent months, stealing money, jewelry, a Cadillac Escalade and furniture
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Undergo Procedure, Will Transfer Power to Deputy
Read More Washington — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and will transfer power temporarily to his deputy as he continues to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a…
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Boeing’s first crewed spaceflight to take off despite defect
Read More A “small helium leak” won’t stop US aerospace firm from carrying astronauts to the International Space Station, NASA has stated Boeing said on Friday that it will conduct its first astronaut launch in June. The test flight, which will see its Starliner capsule carry two people into space for the first time, was…
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Trump’s hush money trial enters its final stage. The Independent answers your questions
Read More The Independent has been covering the former president’s criminal trial every day from the Manhattan courthouse. We answered your questions about the case during a Reddit Ask Me Anything forum The Independent has been covering the former president’s criminal trial every day from the Manhattan courthouse. We answered your questions about the case…
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Nearly 1 million Palestinians are fleeing Rafah and northern Gaza
Read More The city had been the last refuge in the Gaza Strip for more than 1 million displaced Palestinians. Since Israeli forces began moving in, it is the scene of the largest mass movement in seven months of war. (Image credit: -/AFP via Getty Images) The city had been the last refuge in the…
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Biden fears ‘October surprise’ by Russia and North Korea – media
Read More US officials are reportedly fretting that Moscow and Pyongyang may escalate tensions to help Donald Trump win back the presidency White House officials are reportedly worried that Russia and North Korea may conspire to ramp up geopolitical tensions just before this year’s US presidential election to help Republican candidate Donald Trump defeat incumbent…
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‘I want to live in a nice house’ – what happened to Cynthia’s dream in South Africa
Read MoreThe BBC’s Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman’s story that stuck with him for over 30 years.The BBC’s Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman’s story that stuck with him for over 30 years.
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French court finds three Syrian officials guilty of crimes against humanity
Read More Members of Assad regime sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment on Friday after landmark trial in Paris A French court has found three Syrian officials of the regime of Bashar al-Assad guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes, sentencing them in absentia to life imprisonment on Friday after a landmark trial in…
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What will jurors consider when deciding Trump’s fate? Legal experts weigh in
Read More Legal experts tell Gustaf Kilander what the 12 jurors will be looking at as they decide whether to make history and convict a former US president on criminal charges Legal experts tell Gustaf Kilander what the 12 jurors will be looking at as they decide whether to make history and convict a former…
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Hundreds feared dead in massive Papua New Guinea landslide
Read MoreThe landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages.The landslide struck in the early hours, burying 100 houses in six highland villages.
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Memorial Day weekend forecast: ‘Hurricane’ conditions, egg-sized hail and extreme fire danger threaten travel
Read More Chicago and Miami, both popular destinations, are facing severe storms as midwest states brace for possible tornadoes Chicago and Miami, both popular destinations, are facing severe storms as midwest states brace for possible tornadoes
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What do African countries stand to gain from William Ruto’s US visit?
Read MoreUS designates Kenya as its first non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa.US designates Kenya as its first non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nearly 140 migrants reach Greece after dangerous sea voyages. One man drowned
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Two German women among four killed when new terrace collapsed at Majorca beach bar
Read More Local officals say excess weight on first-floor terrace may have caused collapse that also left 16 injured Local officals say excess weight on first-floor terrace may have caused collapse that also left 16 injured
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Putin holds security talks with Lukashenko in Minsk
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Michael Gove to stand down at general election
Read More Seventy-seven Tory MPs are quitting rather than standing, beating 1997’s record number Michael Gove has announced he will not stand at the general election, bringing the number of Conservative MPs quitting the Commons instead of standing to 77, beating the previous record of 72 from 1997. Rishi Sunak’s sudden announcement of a 4…
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Bryan Kohberger: What are the cellphone records prosecutors and defense are fighting over?
Read More Investigators claim that they have phone pings that place Bryan Kohberger near the house in Moscow on the day of the 2022 murders, but his defense team says he was nowhere near the crime scene and believe the phone records will prove it Investigators claim that they have phone pings that place Bryan…
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A soldier complained his 8-month-old baby wouldn’t stop screaming. Then she died in his care
Read More Graphic details: Infant had so many haemorrhages that doctors could not count them and likened her fatal injuries to those suffered in a ‘car crash’ Graphic details: Infant had so many haemorrhages that doctors could not count them and likened her fatal injuries to those suffered in a ‘car crash’
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Blinken will head to eastern Europe as concerns mount about Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
Read MoreSecretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount about Russia’s advances in Ukraine, potential Russian interference in neighboring Moldova and pro-Moscow legislation being promoted in the former Soviet republic of GeorgiaSecretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to eastern Europe next week as concerns mount about Russia’s…
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Covid killed nearly 13 million in two years – WHO
Read More The disease was the third leading cause of mortality globally in 2020 and second leading in 2021 An estimated 13 million people died during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report published on Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus quickly became the leading cause of death in the Americas,…
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German state to teach Ukrainian in schools – media
Read More The Hessian education ministry says it aims to help better integrate some 20,000 refugees currently residing in the region The German state of Hesse, located in the west-central part of the country, has introduced Ukrainian as a second foreign language for the 2024-25 school year, the local Ministry of Education and Culture announced…
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Young missionary couple from Oklahoma killed in brutal gang attack in Haiti
Read More Three people, including two Americans, are dead after a gang attack in Haiti, according to their missionary organization Three people, including two Americans, are dead after a gang attack in Haiti, according to their missionary organization
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American dad arrested on family vacation for having ammo in Turks and Caicos escapes jail time
Read More Bryan Hagerich, of Pennsylvania, has been given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks. His lawyer said he was expected to repatriated ‘by dinner time’ Bryan Hagerich, of Pennsylvania, has been given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks. His lawyer said he was expected to repatriated ‘by dinner time’
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No foul play in crash that killed president, Iran says
Read MoreEarly report by Iranian military has ruled out criminal activity in helicopter crash that killed late president RaisiEarly report by Iranian military has ruled out criminal activity in helicopter crash that killed late president Raisi
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Rights groups demand Biden halt Israel arms transfers after ICJ ruling
Read MoreCourt order for immediate halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive is latest opportunity for Biden to take stand, observers say.Court order for immediate halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive is latest opportunity for Biden to take stand, observers say.
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Daily Show host mocks Trump’s assassination paranoia: ‘I’ve never heard Biden sound so cool in my life!’
Read More Michael Kosta jokes president could be ready to star in the Expendables action film series Michael Kosta jokes president could be ready to star in the Expendables action film series
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Face of Dogecoin dies aged 18 (PHOTOS)
Read More Kabosu the Shiba Inu went from rescue pup to internet celebrity Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu that shot to fame as the ‘doge’ meme, has died after a battle with leukemia and liver disease. Since it was first posted online more than a decade ago, the iconic image of Kabosu has been shared…
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Scottish vote can markedly alter Labour-Tory balance in Commons
Read More Given the state of the SNP and the economy, the question of independence will be less important than that of party credibility • UK politics live – latest updates When Keir Starmer helped to launch Labour’s Scottish election campaign, he told effusive supporters in Glasgow: “There’s no change without Scotland, no Labour without…
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American gets suspended sentence in Turks and Caicos over ammo in bag
Read MoreBryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.Bryan Hagerich was one of several Americans facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Durham woman who caned son, 3, before murdering him is jailed for life
Read More Christina Robinson shook Dwelaniyah to death after he suffered cruelty over several weeks A mother who beat her three-year-old son with a bamboo cane, claiming it was in line with Bible teaching, weeks before she murdered him, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years. Christina Robinson exposed her…
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Slovakia PM Assassination Attempt Sparks Journalists’ Safety Fears
Read More BRATISLAVA, May 24 (IPS) – Fears for the safety of journalists in Slovakia are growing in the wake of an assassination attempt on the country’s prime minister, which some politicians are blaming in part on local independent media. Read the full story, “Slovakia PM Assassination Attempt Sparks Journalists’ Safety Fears”, on globalissues.org →…
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Bereaved father wins change to parental leave law in three UK nations
Read More After his wife died in childbirth, Aaron Horsey found he did not have automatic right to paternity leave A father who was left without the right to parental leave after his wife died in childbirth has won a change to the law in England, Wales and Scotland on the last day of this…
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Olympic Games’ €1.4bn clean-up aims to leave Parisians swimming in the Seine
Read More Organisers expect 75% of identified bacterial pollution will be gone by the time the starting gun goes for the open water events Beside a sign saying “No swimming”, Pierre Fuzeau defiantly pulled on his swimming cap, slipped into the green water of the Ourcq canal on Paris’s northern edge, and set off with…
