Four in court after baby stabbed to death in Sheffield
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Four in court after baby stabbed to death in Sheffield

The two men and two women accused of murder as well as causing or allowing death of a child and perverting course of justiceFour people have appeared in court charged with murder after a newborn baby girl was stabbed to death in Sheffield.Two men and two women were remanded in custody on Wednesday following the death of the newborn named only as Baby S. Continue reading...

Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy
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Germany investigates suspected power substation sabotage, Russia summons German envoy

Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated for sabotage, authorities said Wednesday, while one of them was also being examined for possible terrorism links. Meanwhile Russia on the same day said it was summoning Germany's charge d'affaires after Berlin blamed Moscow for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport. 

World's only female tetraplegic racing driver on 'making the most' of what she's got
France 24

World's only female tetraplegic racing driver on 'making the most' of what she's got

A pioneering British sportswoman who broke her neck in a car crash when she was 16 says that after the accident, she decided to make the most of what she'd got. Nathalie McGloin became the world's first and only female tetraplegic racing driver, racing against both able-bodied men and women. Her story is proof that both gender and disability are completely irrelevant when it comes to racing cars. ...

In Bishkek, US envoys shadow the SCO summit in challenge on Beijing and Moscow’s turf

In Bishkek, US envoys shadow the SCO summit in challenge on Beijing and Moscow’s turf

SCMP

As China and Russia rallied dozens of countries in Bishkek to shape a multipolar world order, Washington’s envoys were splitting the spotlight by meeting several Central Asian presidents in the Kyrgyz capital this week. The manoeuvring showed that the US was likely to continue its outreach to the region and seek to blunt Beijing’s influence, but it would be “unrealistic” for Washington to force Ce...

Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons

Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons

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Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce ThomasThe Swedish government has doubled down on its position on removing and deporting British citizens on the grounds they were late to apply for permission to stay after Brexit.The migration minister, Johan Forssell, issued a robust defence of the Swedish migration agency’s implementa...

US woman gets 38 stitches after being bitten by otter in Lake Tahoe

US woman gets 38 stitches after being bitten by otter in Lake Tahoe

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Woman from Reno was swimming near Hidden beach when river otter attacked her, Tahoe’s second incident in a monthA swimmer at Lake Tahoe in Nevada was bitten by a river otter in an incident that left her needing to go to hospital and get 38 stitches for her wounds as well as rabies shots, local media have reported.Lynnette Bellin from Reno was swimming near Hidden beach on the Nevada side of the po...

IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal

IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal

France 24

The IMF and Senegal have agreed on a new 2.2 billion-dollar loan programme to support financial reforms, a relief for the country after a huge amount of unreported debt recently came to light. The president has accused his predecessor of hiding the true state of the country's imbalanced budget deficit.

Hakeem Jeffries vows ‘serious response’ after two House Democrats vote with Republicans – US politics live

Hakeem Jeffries vows ‘serious response’ after two House Democrats vote with Republicans – US politics live

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House minority leader says decision by two Democrats to advance resolution condemning socialism ‘represents significant breach of trust’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailAfter two House Democrats voted with Republicans to advance a procedural vote on Tuesday, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed a “serious response” in an apparent effort to impose discipline on defecting colleagues.“The decis...

UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah

UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol south Lebanon, caught between Israel and Hezbollah

France 24

Since this spring, about 6 percent of Lebanon has been occupied by the Israeli army. On the ground, around 600 French soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continue to patrol the zone. The delicate peacekeeping mission documents violations of UN resolutions by both Israel and Hezbollah, with its own future highly uncertain. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 2...

Andy Burnham blames Tory legacy for leaving UK economy vulnerable

Andy Burnham blames Tory legacy for leaving UK economy vulnerable

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In first PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch, prime minister rejects comparison to Liz Truss’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham blamed the Conservatives’ legacy for leaving the UK vulnerable to market turmoil, in his first prime ministers’ questions clash with Kemi Badenoch, as the UK’s borrowing costs climbed further.The Conservative leader compared the market pressure on Burnham...

Iranian rial in freefall as dollar breaks 2.1 million mark

Euronews

The rial has lost 63% of its value against the dollar since March, with the euro hitting 2.55 million rials and gold coins changing hands at 2.26 billion. Iran's central bank governor pledged a $2 billion injection while acknowledging inflation had placed "heavy pressure on people's livelihoods."

Iranian rial hits record low as US dollar breaks 2.2 million mark

Euronews

The rial has lost 63% of its value against the dollar since March, with the euro hitting 2.55 million rials and gold coins changing hands at 2.26 billion. Iran's central bank governor pledged a $2 billion injection while acknowledging inflation had placed "heavy pressure on people's livelihoods."

Russia increasingly reckless, says Nato’s Rutte as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – Europe live

Russia increasingly reckless, says Nato’s Rutte as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – Europe live

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Nato’s Mark Rutte’s comments come as EU ministers meet to consider their response to drone attack last monthGerman police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg.In a statement, Brandenburg police said they were leading a probe on suspicion of attempting to disrupt public services, causing an explosion and damaging critic...

China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reach

China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reach

SCMP

China is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it. The clearest evidence came from Egypt. Chinese J-16 fighters flew there recently, supported by YU-20 tankers that refuelled them in the air. The Chinese jets are taking part in Egypt’s “Eagles of Civilisation” alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. This is the first time China has sent ...

Fisherman built this boat in 1929 while raising 13 children; $1.5M is being raised to restore it

Fisherman built this boat in 1929 while raising 13 children; $1.5M is being raised to restore it

Times of India

A wooden fishing boat built in 1929 is nearing restoration on Martha’s Vineyard, almost a century after it was built beside the home of a family raising 13 children. Little Lady, the sole remaining wooden fishing dragger in New England, is set to undergo major repairs. The $1.5 million project still needs $630,000, while supporters hope to preserve the boat’s history and connection to the island’s...

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple

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Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech companyBusiness live – latest updatesTim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive.Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will be paid a base salary of $2m and $45m worth of sh...