French police suspend use of stun grenades at school protests as minister rejects accusations of brutality
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French police suspend use of stun grenades at school protests as minister rejects accusations of brutality

Minister says use of grenades has been stopped after a student lost a hand as protests across France continueHow dilapidated are French schools and how bad is inequality in the education system?France’s interior minister has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at high school demonstrations but rejected mounting accusations of police brutality during a fortnight of protests marred by often...

Christa Pike severely unwell, ‘angry and confused’, says lawyer, after judge orders all execution evidence preserved – latest
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Christa Pike severely unwell, ‘angry and confused’, says lawyer, after judge orders all execution evidence preserved – latest

Lawyer says Pike cannot move her arms or swallow, has a blot clot and pneumonia, adding that a request to unshackle her was refused; judge tells Tennessee officials to preserve all evidence from botched executionChrista Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed.“Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied that requ...

Trump says he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Texas Republican Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings – live

Trump says he has ‘no regrets’ about endorsing Texas Republican Ken Paxton amid leaked recordings – live

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The Republican candidate for Texas US Senate was heard complaining at a fundraiser that the Iran war and high gas prices were hurting his campaignSign up for the Breaking News US emailTonight, we’ll have another set of midterm debates. In Iowa, we’ll see the Republican nominee for US Senate, Ashley Hinson, face off against Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative and Paralympian at 8pm ET.The r...

'Resilience' of Israelis as they mourn the loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

'Resilience' of Israelis as they mourn the loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

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Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Danny Brom, Founding Director of METIV, the Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem. According to Dr. Brom, as Israelis and Jewish people around the world continue to mourn the largest loss of Jewish life on a single day since the Holocaust, their fundamental sense of collective security has also been shattered. What strikes him, however, is the resilience ...

'Resilience' of Israelis as they mourn loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

'Resilience' of Israelis as they mourn loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

France 24 •

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Danny Brom, Founding Director of METIV, the Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem. According to Dr. Brom, as Israelis and Jewish people around the world continue to mourn the largest loss of Jewish life on a single day since the Holocaust, their fundamental sense of collective security has also been shattered. What strikes him, however, is the resilience ...

'Resilience' of Israelis as they the mourn loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

'Resilience' of Israelis as they the mourn loss of loved ones and 'the sense that we can be safe'

France 24 •

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Danny Brom, Founding Director of METIV, the Israel Psychotrauma Center in Jerusalem. According to Dr. Brom, as Israelis and Jewish people around the world continue to mourn the largest loss of Jewish life on a single day since the Holocaust, their fundamental sense of collective security has also been shattered. What strikes him, however, is the resilience ...

British Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks

British Jewish groups hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks

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Organisations honour those who died three years ago as prime minister says government ‘stands with’ British JewsBritish Jewish organisations gathered in central London on Wednesday for a vigil honouring victims of the 7 October attacks in Israel, after a day of tributes from politicians and community leaders.The vigil took place at Richmond Terrace, opposite Downing Street. Continue reading...

Judge orders Tennessee to preserve all evidence from botched Christa Pike execution attempt – latest updates

Judge orders Tennessee to preserve all evidence from botched Christa Pike execution attempt – latest updates

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Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her from hospital bed denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’Christa Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed.“Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied that request by [the Tennessee corrections department],” they said, adding: “We would also amend our r...

Jim Belushi’s Oregon retreat grew to 93 acres with cows, calves and a sweat lodge

Jim Belushi’s Oregon retreat grew to 93 acres with cows, calves and a sweat lodge

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Jim Belushi has expanded his Oregon property from 13 acres to 93 acres, establishing a working ranch. The ranch serves as a spiritual sanctuary where he focuses on sobriety, family, and land stewardship. Belushi manages a herd of around 50 cows and 50 calves, emphasizing the ranch's working identity. His involvement in cannabis cultivation reflects a blend of business and lifestyle choices.

Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her from hospital bed denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’ – live

Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her from hospital bed denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’ – live

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Judge grants emergency motion to preserve evidence from execution attempts after Pike wakes up in hospitalChrista Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers sayChrista Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed.“Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied that request by [the Tennessee c...

France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests

France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests

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The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.

Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart

Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart

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The Tory leader’s proposal to slash the tax would shovel £6bn of taxpayer money to the already-wealthyKemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit is a Conservative classic. After all, it was George Osborne’s high-profile pledge to “take the family home out of inheritance tax” in 2007 that put Gordon Brown off calling a snap general election.In practice, Osborne’s plan involved a £1m threshold for inher...

Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her was denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’ – live

Christa Pike’s lawyer says request to unshackle her was denied as he confirms she is speaking ‘limitedly’ – live

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Tennessee prisoner’s legal team makes emergency court petition to preserve evidence from execution attempt after Pike wakes up in hospitalChrista Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers sayChrista Pike’s lawyers said that Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed.“Based on our understanding, medical staff have asked that the shackles be removed and have been denied ...

The most shocking part of Trump’s comments is what our reaction says about us

The most shocking part of Trump’s comments is what our reaction says about us

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Listening to the president at a rally these days is a mix of deja vu and word salad, but his decade-long project of division remains abnormal and dangerousThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayDonald Trump’s campaign rallies can be repetitive. Very repetitive. He calls himself the “greatest” president leading the “greatest” move...

Trump distances himself from top advisers who reportedly traveled to Russia-aligned Bosnian territory – live

Trump distances himself from top advisers who reportedly traveled to Russia-aligned Bosnian territory – live

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President floats firing Chris LaCivita ⁠and ​James Blair, two of his top political operatives, after the New York Times reported on their trip to Bosnia Sign up for the Breaking News US emailTonight, we’ll have another set of midterm debates. In Iowa, we’ll see the Republican nominee for US Senate, Ashley Hinson, face off against Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative and Paralympian at 8pm ...