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Texas man, charged with murder of his wife, escapes to Milan just before trial; Italy delays extradition, seeks formal assurance that there would be no death penlty

Texas man, charged with murder of his wife, escapes to Milan just before trial; Italy delays extradition, seeks formal assurance that there would be no death penlty

Charges dropped against Stanford students over pro-Palestine protest

Students faced prison terms and thousands of dollars in restitution over campus protest against Israel’s war on GazaFive Stanford University students who faced prison sentences and thousands of dollars in restitution in connection to a campus protest against Israel’s war on Gaza had all charges dropped on Monday.The students also had their restitution severely reduced, ending a two-year legal saga...

In 2019, a Connecticut home renovation uncovered human remains beneath a basement

Amid basement renovations in Ridgefield, Connecticut, workers uncovered human remains and military artifacts, shedding new light on the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield. Notable finds, such as early 'USA' buttons, highlight a growing sense of national unity among Patriot soldiers. Additionally, emerging evidence suggests that the British ambush was more brutal than previously reimagined, prompting ongoin...

Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed

Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area

Wildfire forces evacuations and burns through mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva in the north-east Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country’s best-known colonial towns in the north-east, scorching large swaths of vegetation and forcing evacuations.Nearly 20 active fires are burning across the South American country. Dr...

How is Europe dealing with ‘hybrid war’?

European leaders accuse Russia of hybrid warfare.

Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir 'at all costs'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf plans a protest on September 27 for Imran Khan's release. Legal challenges have been filed against the detention of his three sisters. The party insists the demonstrations will proceed despite arrests of its leaders. Authorities state the protest will not be allowed to disrupt the capital city. Imran Khan's son condemned the detentions and called for international interven...

Two charged with woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds

The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.

Lauren Boebert says claims of sexual relationships with staffers ‘utterly false’

Republican congresswoman rejects ethics complaint and says allegations part of ‘politically motivated’ hit campaignLauren Boebert, the firebrand Republican subject of a House ethics complaint that she had sex with three staff members, and paid one to keep quiet, has said the allegations are untrue – and part of a “politically motivated” campaign against her.Boebert’s denials came through a formal ...

Sisters of Pakistan’s Imran Khan arrested in Lahore, jailed ex-PM’s party says

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party said on Monday that his three sisters had been arrested ahead of ‌a protest ⁠march planned for September 27. “Punjab police have raided Aleema Khan’s home and have abducted Imran Khan’s other two sisters, his nephews and their children,” Zulfi Bukhari, a spokesman for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, said on social media. “Khan’s sister...

China expels two top ‘disloyal’ military leaders from Communist Party

China removes two top generals over corruption, disloyalty as part of an ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.

UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocide

A Rwandan man accused of taking part in the African nation's genocide has become the first person in the UK to face charges linked to the 1994 killings.

Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says

The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025Wildlife in England and Wales will be affected by the current drought for years to come, the government has said.This summer saw large parts of England and all of Wales plunged into a serious drought, with both recording their driest Julys since records began in 1836. C...

Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan

The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.

State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres

The UN chief's mandate ends on December 31 this year, with a successor yet to be named.

UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, amid low prosecution rate

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced dedicated courts for sexual offence cases. These new courts aim to expedite convictions and reduce case backlogs significantly. Specialized training will be provided to court personnel for handling sensitive cases. Victims will receive a dedicated point of contact throughout the legal process. This initiative supports the government's commitment to ...

‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press. It comes after Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with the three media outlets saying Monday they would sue the Trump administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment...

An 8,000-acre South Carolina forest was bought for conservation after drawing developer interest

In a move to prioritize environmental sustainability, Georgetown County officials are backing a substantial acquisition of 4,148 acres in Carvers Bay, which will be transformed into a state forest. Another expansive parcel on Waccamaw Neck is also earmarked for conservation. Officials assert that the benefits of long-term land preservation significantly outweigh the potential revenue from taxes, e...

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.

President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

President Xi Jinping has expressed hope that the younger generation will advance Sino-US cooperation, foster mutual understanding and ensure steady, long-term development of bilateral ties, according to mainland Chinese official news agency Xinhua. Xinhua reported on Monday that Xi’s remarks came in his reply to a letter from students at 10 US universities who shared their thoughts and experiences...

Kremlin dismisses warnings from France’s Le Pen and Bardella, saying Russia poses 'no threat'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.

Kremlin claims Russia is 'no threat' in response to warning from France's Le Pen and Bardella

It comes as the pro-Putin United Russia party won a record supermajority in the State Duma, the lower house of Russia's parliament, authorities announced.

London Fashion Week 2026: The five trends we'll see in spring

As London Fashion Week comes to a close, here are the biggest trends for your wardrobe.

UK politics: New leader of Reform UK in Wales named after defeating rival by just two votes – as it happened

Helen Jenner will be party’s new head in Senedd after a narrow victory over Jason O’ConnellHere are some more lines from Max Wilkinson’s speech to the Lib Dem conference this morning.Wilkinson, the Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson, accused Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, of using “divisive language” that you would expect from the “authoritarian right”. After condemning the Tories and Reform ...