Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
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Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

Jury selection is due to begin on Monday in the ​murder trial of an ex-street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas, a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap music history.

Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13

Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13

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Attack hundreds of miles from border one of deadliest launched by Kyiv as it steps up campaign to weaken Moscow’s economyA “massive” Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial city deep inside Russia killed at least 13 people, according to the local mayor, as Kyiv steps up its campaign of long-range strikes on targets far from the frontline.Kyiv said it hit the Taneko refinery in the industrial city ...

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

SCMP •

Hong Kong labour authorities have pledged to review the city’s heat stress warning system, a day after the weather forecaster issued the lowest-level alert for outdoor workers despite record-breaking temperatures, prompting questions about the index’s effectiveness. The pledge on Monday followed calls from experts for the government to adopt an international measurement that gives greater weight t...

Australia’s falling house prices have a silver lining for mortgage holders. Here’s why

Australia’s falling house prices have a silver lining for mortgage holders. Here’s why

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The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt is the silver lining that’s not making headlines: falling home prices mean another Reserve Bank rate hike is less likely.RBA board members will not be sitting on Monday and Tuesday discussing ways to prop up Sydney house values. Contin...

Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why

Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why

The Guardian •

The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the silver lining that’s not making headlines: falling home prices means another Reserve Bank rate hike is less likely.RBA board members will not be sitting on Monday and Tuesday discussing ways to prop up Sydney house values. Contin...

Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest

Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest

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Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressionsWhile dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners, it seems our pets are keeping a close eye on us too: research has revealed dog brains can distinguish different types of unhappy human faces.Dr Laura Cuaya, a co-author of the study from the University of Vienna, said previous beh...

Wave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millions

Wave of US tariff refunds flows back to Chinese firms, buoying profits by millions

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The wave of US tariff refunds is reaching Chinese companies. More than US$38 million in tariff rebates, plus accrued interest, from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has landed in the bank accounts of five listed Chinese firms since last month, providing a windfall that is expected to bolster their earnings. The five listed firms primarily operate in the automotive and healthcare sectors. Eac...

At least 20 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news

At least 20 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news

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More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsThe ⁠death toll after a ⁠strong earthquake ⁠that rocked ​western Colombia ⁠has risen to at least ⁠20, authorities said.In ​the ‌town ‌of Pereira, 18 ‌people were killed and others were trapped in buildings that ‌collapsed, mayor Mauricio Salazar told Caracol ​Radio. Continue reading...

Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – UK politics live

Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – UK politics live

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A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goin...

Netanyahu says no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms

Netanyahu says no Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms

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Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military “will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.” The White House has not commented on the Israeli Prime Minister’s dismissal of Trump’s deal for Gaza.

Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short

Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short

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Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specsA frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse.High street stores are running out of eclipse glasses and online shoppers who track down a pair are being told they may not reach them until the end of the week. ...