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Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite prison terms ‘a step towards healing’
Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdueCampaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.The prime minister has said he will “end the injustice” of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences during this parliament, meaning people will ...
Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite jail terms ‘a step towards healing’
Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdueCampaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.The prime minister has said he will “end the injustice” of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences during this parliament, meaning people will ...
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
In 2021, Amazon shut US rooftop solar after six incidents at 47 sites; audit found 259 issues
Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water intrusion in inverters.
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Norway’s New King breaks silence after father’s death
Norway’s new king addressed the nation for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father, who died the previous day. Morgan Ayre has the details.
Will US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?
Earlier this month, when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against any nation continuing to purchase Iranian crude oil, he did not name China. He did not need to. China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer, is squarely in Washington’s crosshairs. The US has already unveiled new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Iranian trade, including...
Pacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row
The annual Pacific Islands Forum begins on Monday in Palau, bringing together the 18-member intergovernmental organisation to discuss regional cooperation and security. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony to hand over a fleet of electric buses donated by Taipei. China has criticised Taiwan’s participation in the event. Charles Par...
Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital. France 24 correspondent Nathalie Savaricas reports the latest.
Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus
Eight other crew members who were on board when the boat set sail from Kyreneia have also been arrested. Investigations into the accident are still underway.
Seven dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Six dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 270 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Death toll from Russian strike on Ukrainian arms depot rises to 38
Russia's Defence Ministry announces plans to launch 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's infrastructure before winter.
Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
A local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus - reports
The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week
Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a ...
Road collapses in Nepal landslide four days after floods
A vital highway weakened by Nepal’s floodwaters has collapsed four days after the catastrophic glacial outburst.
In 1967, Guy Savy bought a Seychelles island; after restoring nesting habitat, its sooty tern colony...
Once threatened by severe ecological decline, Bird Island has transformed into a remarkable conservation achievement. Over decades of exploitation and farming, the island's environment was heavily damaged. However, when Guy Savy and partners took over in 1967, they began restoration and promoted eco-tourism. This initiative has led to a major recovery in seabird numbers, proving that long-term con...
Ferry capsizes and sinks off northern Cyprus, killing 8
At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members were arrested, said the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Several killed, rescues under way after ferry with more than 260 on board sinks off northern Cyprus
At least seven people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.
Several killed, rescue under way after ferry with more than 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least seven people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.
Rescue under way after ferry with more than 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus
A ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least six people, Turkish media reported. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.
Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus
A ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday after taking on water, Turkish media reported. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.
How has life changed for Iranians six months into the war?
Common Iranians are under increasing pressure, with no relief expected in the short term.
Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says
KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.
Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts
Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope begins million-mile journey from Florida launchpadA $4.3bn space telescope that Donald Trump tried to kill has lifted off from Florida as Nasa embarks on the next stage of its quest to unlock the secrets of the universe.The Nancy Grace Roman space telescope survived two rounds of proposed White House budget cuts, and began...
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Record inundations wrecked homes and took seven lives but Trump has not approved emergency aid and the state has cut funds for environmental agenciesIt’s been 10 days since the floodwater receded from Cambridge City’s main street and yet signs of disaster are all around.Abandoned cars, toilets and bathtubs are strewn across parks and side streets on a recent visit to the city. Garages have been li...
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
State and city lawmakers push to boost regulations after two outbreaks of the disease over the last two summersNew York lawmakers are now trying to better protect residents from the deadly legionnaires’ disease by increasing regulations and inspections of cooling towers after two outbreaks of the infection over the last two summers and a raft of new lawsuits.Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneu...