Student protesters tell police to join them in Paris demonstrations
France 24 •

Student protesters tell police to join them in Paris demonstrations

As student-led protests in Paris came to a close on Tuesday, demonstrators chanted "join us, join us" to police officers, who took off their helmets to cheers of the crowd. "When police take off their helmets, it's a sign that things are getting calmer," said FRANCE 24 reporter Claire Paccalin. Broader demonstrations are set to take place across France on Saturday over the cost of living, as well ...

Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live
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Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live

Guilfoyle has been under immense scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported on a series of questionable acts prior to securing her role in AthensSign up for the US Breaking News emailAhead of her White House podium debut, Katie Zacharia reportedly monitored Donald Trump’s public schedule every day, and monitored his Truth Social, and made sure she was on-air when she assumed he might be watch...

​FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma ban
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​FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma ban

Martin Shkreli’s 2022 release conditions bar him from participating in the pharmaceutical industry, including ownership stakes or business decisionsThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven US states have alleged that pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli repeatedly violated a lifetime ban on participating in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are asking a judge to hold him in contempt.In ...

Albania police use tear gas on protesting students as stir turns violent

Albania police use tear gas on protesting students as stir turns violent

Times of India •

In Albania, student protests escalated into violent clashes with police in the capital, Tirana. These demonstrations aimed to highlight critical issues surrounding education and socio-economic challenges. Students raised urgent concerns over campus conditions, rising tuition fees, and uncertain job prospects. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu denounced the unrest, advocating for peaceful expressi...

Robot sexually assaults 16-year old girl in Germany; 2 teens under probe

Robot sexually assaults 16-year old girl in Germany; 2 teens under probe

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A teenage girl was allegedly groped by a humanoid robot while she was with friends. The incident occurred outside a fast-food restaurant in Cologne shortly after midnight. Police are investigating two young men believed to have recorded and livestreamed the event on social media. The robot, resembling Marvel's Iron Man, was discovered in a Volkswagen by authorities. Investigations are ongoing to d...

Oprah and Dwayne Johnson’s Maui fund distributed $60 million to over 8,100 fire survivors

Oprah and Dwayne Johnson’s Maui fund distributed $60 million to over 8,100 fire survivors

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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson spearheaded the People’s Fund of Maui aimed at aiding wildfire survivors with financial support. Over $60 million was allocated to more than 8,100 affected residents during the recovery phase. Eligible adults were granted monthly payments of $1,200 to assist with essential needs. This initiative was created in conjunction with local elders and leaders, enabling sur...

MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened

MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened

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He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effortAndy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EUZia Yusuf, Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson, has said he does not agree with his colleague Suella Braverman’s assertion that black people cannot be English.Asked about her views in an interview on Sky News, Yus...

British and Irish governments ‘should negotiate paramilitary disbandment in Northern Ireland’

British and Irish governments ‘should negotiate paramilitary disbandment in Northern Ireland’

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Report finds ‘window of opportunity’ for formal process involving loyalist and republican groupsThe British and Irish governments should engage with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland to negotiate their disbandment, according to a report.A “window of opportunity” exists to establish a formal transition mechanism for loyalist and republican groups, provided certain conditions are met, it said....

Texas man run over by ICE has never met the person agents were allegedly chasing

Texas man run over by ICE has never met the person agents were allegedly chasing

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Miguel Parra-Hernandez suffers from serious hip and leg injuries in Houston and remains in ICE custody, according to his representativesUS man shoots off-duty ICE agent who allegedly attacked him and daughterA Texas man whose leg was broken in multiple places after being struck by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle during a weekend traffic stop has never met the person the federa...

France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris

France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris

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Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest.

Hundreds of early-release prisoners in England and Wales not being tagged, say MPs

Hundreds of early-release prisoners in England and Wales not being tagged, say MPs

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Clive Efford says Serco has failed to source enough tags, as police and probation struggle with influx of newly released offendersUK politics live – latest updatesHundreds of prisoners released early across England and Wales, including stalkers and violent offenders, are not being tagged by Serco, MPs have said, despite pledges for the “toughest supervision in British history”.As the government be...

Tiny Scottish island of Lismore uncovers evidence of a medieval Christian monastery

Tiny Scottish island of Lismore uncovers evidence of a medieval Christian monastery

Times of India •

Residents of Lismore, a tiny Scottish island with around 190 inhabitants, raised funds for archaeological excavations that uncovered a medieval cemetery, ancient buildings and more than 1,000 metalworking artefacts. The discoveries suggest the island was an important religious and craft centre during the sixth and seventh centuries, shedding new light on early Christianity in northern Britain.

$2.8M in public funding protects a 58-acre Utah ranch from development while cattle continue grazing

$2.8M in public funding protects a 58-acre Utah ranch from development while cattle continue grazing

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Secured through public funding, a 58-acre ranch in Heber Valley, Utah, is preserved to avert urban sprawl. The Flying A Ranch Preserve will remain dedicated to agriculture, supporting cattle grazing and hay production. The conservation project, supported by nearly $2.8 million in various funding, is crucial for preserving local wildlife habitats and protecting vital water recharge systems, while a...