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DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers

The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.

Mount Rainier’s fish-stocking legacy threatens native aquatic species

US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel

The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".

Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed

The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.

Khamzat Chimaev accepts surprising fight offer from top UFC contender after losing middleweight title

In a bold move, Caio Borralho has issued a challenge to Khamzat Chimaev for a prospective fight, proposing two dates in November and December. After losing his middleweight title, Chimaev is weighing his options. This clash could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the middleweight division, with Borralho ranked sixth and Chimaev ranked twelfth globally.

Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir claims proposal for illegal forced displacement of 2 million people is ‘realistic’ and ‘concrete’Israel’s far-right national security minister has set out a plan for the illegal forced displacement of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, to force them abroad.Speaking in the run-up to close-fought Israeli elections, Itamar Ben-Gvir said the plan aimed to remove 250,000 Palestinians...

US diversity visa 2026: State Department resumes Green Card Lottery visa issuance; winners face Sept 30 deadline

Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops

Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties

Hundreds gather to urge Scottish government to pause datacentre boom

Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest in worldKat Jones may be the closest thing Scotland has to Erin Brockovich in 2026. Standing in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat outside Holyrood, the 52-year-old is revving up the crowd of protesters around her. “Who is here from Lammermuir? Ayrshire? What about Aberdeen?” she calls to the crowd.On Thurs...

Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’

Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksander Vučić’s government denies spyingAt least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest documented ​wave of such infection in Serbia to date.The wave of spyware infections was discovered in Augu...

At least 14 Serbians targeted with advanced spyware

Student protesters among those hacked, Share Foundation says, but government denies spyingAt least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year, the digital rights group Share Foundation has said.The wave of spyware infections was discovered in August after Apple notified people in 110 ⁠countries that they had probably been victims ⁠of mercenary...

In 2020, Ohio removed a dam from the once-polluted Cuyahoga River; it reopened 39 km of habitat

The removal of the Brecksville Diversion Dam has enhanced river habitats, allowing migrating fish to thrive. Researchers documented the arrival of fifteen new fish species within the lower Cuyahoga River. While native species have successfully reestablished their presence, the advent of nonnative species also marked a significant change in the ecosystem. Ongoing efforts to eliminate more dams aim ...

Trump proposes stripping tax-exempt status from 18,000 schools over race-based benefits

Kurdish women who fought ISIL seek place in Syria’s new security forces

Following the SDF’s dissolution, the Kurdish all-women YPJ is seeking to preserve its combat role in Syria.

Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials

Syrian authorities undertake ⁠first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.

Lisbon: MOTELX launches 20th edition with expanded programme and plenty of horror

Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal's scariest film event.

Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality

The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

FIFA accuses UEFA of launching 'smear campaign' against Gianni Infantino

FIFA has accused European football's governing body of launching a "smear campaign" against Gianni Infantino in a challenge to legal action over the aborted attempt to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.

5 insane Twitch records that may be nearly impossible for another streamer to break

Twitch has seen some unbelievable milestones, but five records stand far above the rest. Ibai Llanos reached more than 9.3 million peak viewers, Kai Cenat crossed 1.1 million active subscribers, and Neuro-sama hit Level 126 on a Hype Train. TheGrefg’s Fortnite reveal reached 2.47 million viewers, while Ludwig’s month-long subathon created an endurance benchmark that remains extremely difficult to ...

Spain’s PM says no evidence Morocco planned Ceuta border rush

PM Pedro Sanchez addresses police report suggesting July border surge was planned to overwhelm border controls.

Mercury-bound spacecraft on home stretch of nearly decade-long voyage: ‘brilliant moment’

Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage to the solar system’s smallest and closest-to-the-sun planet. The linked European and Japanese spacecraft separated as planned from their cruiser, but controllers had to wait two anxious hours to receive confirmation via radio signals. The crucial operation was...

Former French President Hollande publishes new book with plan for France, but remains undecided about running

François Hollande on Thursday released a book setting out 80 policy proposals. Despite its manifesto tone, the former president says he will wait until December to decide whether to run.

Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions

Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.

‘Fight through darkness, water’: Nepal survivor recounts escape from flood-hit tunnel

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according to Nepalese and Chinese authorities.

Thieves steal more than 70,000 pints’ worth of Guinness from depot in Cheshire

Police say two lorries were driven into industrial estate in Runcorn and attached to trailers holding about 800 barrelsThe famous tagline “Guinness is good for you” applies only when the drink is bought and paid for, police have said, after thieves made off with more than 70,000 pints’ worth.Officers believe two lorries were driven into a depot in Runcorn on Monday, each attached to a waiting trai...