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World
‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
World
South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
World
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Health
5 questions parents may have after Trump's latest vaccine move
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know noth
World
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
World
Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian
Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sourcesReform’s deputy leader Richard Tice h
Health
Terry Lewis obituary
Dissident leftwing Labour MP who served in the Commons for 22 years and was known as a member of the ‘awkward squad’Terry Lewis, the former
Politics
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
World
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.
World
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
World
The Office actor Lucy Davis says she has incurable stage four breast cancer
Star, 53, says disease has metastasised to her bones and it is too late for chemotherapyLucy Davis, the actor best known for playing Dawn Ti
World
‘Abusive’ man found guilty of harassing Stella Creasy MP on tube train
Clifford Wilby, 63, blocked the Walthamstow MP from leaving, filmed her and talked about her ‘failings as a member of parliament’A 63-year-o
World
Florida paddleboarder rescues woman from alligator attack
Mike Heard used his paddle to strike gator that had latched on to swimmer in Silver River after hearing yells of ‘Gator!’A Florida paddleboa
World
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.
Tech
Tech Life
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
Tech
Tech Life
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
Tech
Tech Life
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
Finance
Hooray for index funds—just don’t call them passive
Jack Bogle’s creation has transformed markets, and involves plenty of choices
World
University of Michigan to switch to pass/fail grades for first-semester students
School said it is pivoting away from letter-grading system to ‘curb the mental health crisis’ among college studentsThe University of Michig
World
Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
Finance
Options trading vs. stock trading: Key differences explained
World
Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
World
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like s
Culture
Levon Helm Studios Sues Levon’s Daughter, Amy Helm
The lawsuit claims the singer-songwriter engaged in self-dealing and cost the company at least $2 million in damages
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