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Katie Zacharia admits she failed the bar exam on her first attempt in 2011, years after calling herself a lawyer

EU and Canada seek closer ties: Will Canada become the EU's first associate member?

As the international context becomes more challenging for the European Union, the bloc is looking to boost its ties with like-minded allies. Canada is part of that architecture that the EU says it wants to build. The big news of EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in September was that Canada could become an associate member – an arrangement that does not exist...

Croatia's leaders slam pro-Nazi chants ahead of Ajax match in southern city Split

Hajduk Split, who won the game 2-1, in a statement apologised to UEFA and Ajax who "witnessed scenes which we do not want Europe to remember", while the Croatian football federation also condemned the incident.

Sorry, Darwin: Chinese fossil shows that not all early birds evolved to fly

Chinese scientists have unearthed a fossil of the earliest known flightless bird, offering compelling evidence that not all early birds evolved to take to the skies. The discovery could also challenge long-held assumptions – including ideas dating back to evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin – that flightlessness in birds arose only as a secondary adaptation after earlier species had mastered flig...

75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains reveal possible fatal spear attack and signs of care

A Neanderthal who lived 75,000 years ago survived a severe facial injury for at least a year before suffering a possibly fatal spear wound. Researchers studying remains found in Iraq’s Shanidar Cave identified a 15mm hole in the shoulder blade, suggesting a wooden spear injury. The findings also point to possible care from other Neanderthals.

Zelenskyy defends himself after Trump’s claim he is more difficult to deal with than Putin – Europe live

Ukraine president also says Starlink speeds not fully restored and Kyiv working with France on other options Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way.Speaking to Newsmax last night, Donald Trump repeated his views of the two leaders involved in the conflict. Continue re...

California court rules rental income cannot reduce siblings’ inheritance shares

‘Trying to dominate’: In Cyprus, some fear Israel’s growing influence

Israel now reaches into Cyprus’s water, gas, health and defence and many Cypriots fear their island is losing control.

‘Trying to dominate’: How Israel is embedding itself in the Cypriot state

Israel now reaches into Cyprus’s water, gas, health and defence and many Cypriots fear their island is losing control.

🔴Follow live: 'Ukraine is dependent on Starlink', Zelensky says in Brussels

16-year-old collected 60 backpacks for 7 schools, then created 4 ‘Kindness Karts’

India's 'cockroach' party founder detained ahead of protest

The youth-led movement planned a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest

Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.

Why is China buying up gold?

Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.

Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards in 2027; first time in over 70 years

Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the IMF and World Bank Group boards in 2027, marking a significant return. This follows a long absence from the position that last occurred in 1953. The role will allow Pakistan to engage in global economic discussions and foster collaboration among member nations. Pakistan is currently utilizing financial assistance from the IMF through various programs ai...

Istanbul's worst floods in 80 years leave 4 dead

Turkey’s interior minister says catastrophic flooding in Istanbul has been the worst in more than 80 years as the death toll rises

Malaysia’s welcome for Min Aung Hlaing undermines its stand on justice

As the US attacks the ICC, Kuala Lumpur welcomes a leader the court’s prosecutor wants arrested.

These are the most underrated travel destinations in Europe

A little known region in Romania – Bucovina – topped the list for 2027 in a new ranking of underrated travel destinations by Time Out.

‘Subsidising suicide’: UN chief urges governments to stop propping up polluting fossil fuels

Fossil fuels are 'boiling our planet', says Guterres. Yet COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia are expanding them, a new report shows.

Lifts in another 39 buildings found to be lacking proper components

Hong Kong authorities have found that lifts in another 39 buildings are lacking proper door-frame components following an investigation into faulty replacement works carried out by a contractor involving missing fire-safety parts. The South China Morning Post also learned on Friday that police had arrested a director and two registered lift engineers from the lift contractor, Taizoom Elevator, on ...

3 arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source says

Hong Kong police have arrested a director and two registered lift engineers on suspicion of deception in connection with faulty replacement works on 48 lifts at two housing estates, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Friday that the three suspects were from Taizoom Elevator, which replaced nine lifts at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong and 39 lifts at Pok Hong Estate i...

Rare 1953 James Bond book bought for £1 at car boot sale sells for £10,000

A woman bought a book at a car boot sale in Yorkshire for just £1 ten years ago. She later discovered it was a rare first edition of Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. The book retained its original dust jacket and was valued significantly. It was auctioned for £10,000, highlighting the importance of rarity and condition in collectibles. The successful bidder was a UK collector specializing in Ian Flem...

US in ‘denuclearisation’ talks with Russia and China: Trump

US and Russia each have more than 4,000 warheads. China set to catch up with them within five years, Trump says.

Burnham says he wants to devolve power so places can ‘change things for themselves’ – UK politics live

The prime minister is speaking about devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and townsBurnham said he wants to give more power to people and places in order for them to “change things for themselves”.He said:I care about Scotland a lot, and I am coming today with a big offer and in search of common ground.When I walked into Downing Street in July, I...

Trump attacks Republicans for ‘hurting Texas’ as Paxton struggles against surging Talarico – live

Trump lambasted senator John Cornyn and strategist Karl Rove, claiming that they were ‘sadly, and very stupidly’ working against Paxton due to personal jealousySign up for the Breaking News US emailA Trump ally has been fired from his role as a special envoy hours after it was reported that he had engaged in a months-long email fight with the deputy secretary of state.Paolo Zampolli, an Italian-bo...