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Chinese doctors claim first-ever successful double thigh replantation; factory worker starts walking again after losing both legs

A San Francisco man was digging in his backyard when his shovel hit something hard

While digging in his San Francisco garden, a gardener stumbled upon an intriguing limestone sculpture. Despite consultations with around fifty experts, its origins remain shrouded in mystery. Given its location near an art school, there may be historical ties to the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. The enigmatic bust is set to grace the garden as a captivating centerpiece.

Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers and eight officers to a room

Complaints about the conditions have already been formally submitted and the CEP expects measures to be taken as soon as possible to remedy the shortcomings and resolve the situation.

Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests

Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and loggingThe Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule” that has protected old growth forests in the US for 25 years, potentially opening up almost 45m acres of national forests to road construction, drilling and logging.Conservationists had feared the announcement wa...

Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave

Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is damaging relations with the UK amid efforts to reset positive associations with London, a Swedish MP has said.Häkan Svenneling, representative for Vârmland, where a 78-year-old British widow, Joyce Th...

US sanctions international criminal court president and prosecutor

Marco Rubio targets ICC’s Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israeli war crimes in GazaThe US has sanctioned the president of the international criminal court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with investigating crimes committed by Israel during its war on Gaza.The new sanctions designations were unveiled by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, who called the Hague-based ICC a “...

London's St Pancras station briefly evacuated amid controlled explosion of unattended car

Eurostar services are continuing to operate as normal. Police have since declared the incident as non-suspicious.

Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US

Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.

U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico

The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.

Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child

An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.

Meta faces landmark California trial: ‘Kids are the product’

Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms as states seek billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.

Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21

Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.

Meta accused of targeting children to boost Facebook and Instagram use, as US trial begins

Meta Platforms intentionally sought to ⁠addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet. A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business. Four lead sta...

Rodri signs for Barcelona as World Cup winner transfers from Man City

Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.

Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City

Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.

San Diego Padres minor-league staffer detained by ICE after arrest in Texas

Family says Venezuelan has pending asylum claimDHS says 34-year-old faces removal proceedingsSan Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela remained in federal immigration custody on Tuesday after being detained at an airport in El Paso, Texas, while returning from a work trip.Pirela’s family said the 34-year-old Venezuelan has a pending asylum claim and has continually renewed ...

Drought exposes remains of ancient Roman bridge in the Tiber river in Rome

The Tiber is at a historic low, and near Castel Sant’Angelo, the pillars of what was once a Neronian bridge, dating from the early centuries AD, have re-emerged.

Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations

A hospital in Nigeria has collapsed after rainwater triggered a landslide, washing away the foundational infrastructure.

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

US mother begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Tupac Shakur murder trial: medical expert gives evidence on rapper’s autopsy – latest updates

Dr Lisa Gavin, a forensic pathologist, reviews report and photos of Tupac Shakur’s body from autopsyWhat we know about Tupac Shakur’s death and what to expect from murder trialDistrict Court Judge Carli Kierney relayed a few questions directly from the jury to medical examiner Dr. Lisa Gavin.“Where there any wounds to the head that you or Dr. Jordan observed or noted?” Continue reading...

‘You have to be careful, to go slow & fast’: Inside high-risk mission at International Space Station

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Michel Tognini, former head of the European Astronaut Centre of the European Space Agency. Tognini sees a spacewalk as a paradox of human spaceflight: from the ground, it can look almost effortless, but outside the space station, even the simplest movement takes place within an exceptionally unforgiving environment. Sophie Adenot’s EVA demands constant attention to ...

Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara

Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.

US to levy sanctions against the president and a prosecutor of international criminal court

Marco Rubio announced measures against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israel’s war crimes in GazaThe US will sanction the president of the international criminal court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with investigating crimes committed by Israel during its war on Gaza.The new sanctions designations were unveiled by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, who called the Hague-...

US to sanction the president and a prosecutor of international criminal court

Marco Rubio announced measures against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israel’s war crimes in GazaThe US will sanction the president of the international criminal court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with investigating crimes committed by Israel during its war on Gaza.The new sanctions designations were unveiled by Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, who called the Hague-...