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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: rebuttal witnesses called after defense rests

Closing arguments could come on Monday as prosecutors seek murder conviction over deaths of three young childrenLindsay Clancy’s defense in her murder trial rested on Friday after calling witnesses to testify about the ailing mother’s mental state and attempts to seek help before she killed her young children.The defense wrapped more quickly than some expected given that the prosecution rested the...

Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown

Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.

Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices

The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.

Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ

The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

Midway Atoll eradicated invasive rats after Bonin petrels had fallen to fewer than 5,000 nesting pairs

Invasive rats were removed from Midway Atoll, which had devastated native seabird populations. Bonin petrel numbers surged from under five thousand to over one hundred thirty-five thousand pairs. This eradication effort also allowed native vegetation to recover and stabilize the fragile islands. However, invasive house mice later emerged as a new threat to nesting albatrosses. Strict biosecuri...

Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy

Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say expertsThe Trump administration is asking for public feedback on changes to the ways it recommends vaccines – likely opening the door to greater access challenges and confusion, experts say.In a notice published by the health and human services (HHS) to the Federal Regist...

Indian man and woman plead guilty to 'PayPal refund scam' in US: 'Traveled recently, family in India was in danger, was asked to pull off fraud'

How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank

There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.

US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case

Court cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.

One killed in sword attack at Swedish school

One person remains in a critical condition, while another suffered minor injuries in the attack.

Libya rivals test a new path towards unity, 15 years after Gadaffi downfall

Fifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.

US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

Experts say even a last-minute breakthrough will not result in the US lifting all its tariffs on Canadian goods.

Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000

David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination agains...

US Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now

The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to continue construction of his White House ballroom project for now, temporarily pausing a judicial order that would halt much of the development. The court’s action, known as an administrative stay, gives the justices additional time to consider the administration’s formal request to let it continue working on the US$...

Palestinian victims of Israeli settler attacks face battle for justice

Palestinians with missing relatives are marking International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism.

Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed

UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member statesThe Trump administration has started the process to transfer $725m to the United Nations, a congressional notification seen by Reuters ⁠showed – a move aid experts said ⁠was a welcome step towards paying ​billions in dues owed.There was no immediate response from Washington DC to ques...

Trump administration asking public comment on vaccine recommendations

Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say expertsThe Trump administration is asking for public feedback on changes to the ways it recommends vaccines – likely opening the door to greater access challenges and confusion, experts say.In a notice published by the health and human services (HHS) to the Federal Regist...

Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant

Netanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.

In 2005, California began eradicating 5,036 feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island as part of....

The successful eradication of feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island, initiated in 2005 and completed by 2006, played a pivotal role in the recovery of the island fox. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the island fox population rebounded dramatically. In 2016, federal authorities celebrated the milestone of removing three island fox subspecies from the endangered list, marking the fastest reco...

Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move

Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorians would be able to walk into a dental clinic and receive free checkups and treatment under an Australian-first proposal the Labor government will take to the November state election.The premier, Ben Carroll, will announce th...

Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta

A Ghouta tunnel used during Assad’s siege is now a museum, 13 years after government forces’ deadly sarin gas attack.

Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say

Another 130 people, including 23 children, were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid: La Liga – prediction, lineups, teams

Real Madrid kickoff their campaign at Espanyol in Barcelona as Jose Mourinho's targets winning La Liga return.

Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills 14, over 100 injured

A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 14 people and injuring over 100

Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills six, injures 103

A Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 103