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Gun found in French lake is analysed by 2012 Alps killings investigators
British tourists reportedly discovered Luger pistol that is latest in long line of potential leads in mystery of al-Hilli deathsExperts are examining …
Police chief in Mississippi town where 1-year-old was killed has been fired
Harold Vanderford made national news earlier this year after he shot and killed Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old Black baby, while responding to a shoplift…
MMA fight in Florida condemned after fighter’s antisemitic comments
Paul Miller, an openly racist fighter, derided Ben Azoulay, and a spectator was ejected for waving a swastika flagDemocrats in Florida have condemned …
Female film-makers still being squeezed out of industry, London film festival director says
Over 40% of films in LFF programme are female-made, but only two of 21 gala films are directed by womenFemale film-makers are still being squeezed out…
Judge questions Lindsay Clancy jury after woman is accused of filming them
Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have resumed for a fifth daySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailJury deliberations …
Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones
More than 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised with food poisoning on Tuesday.…
Gunman in deadly Swiss rave attack ‘lone perpetrator’, police say
Police say no indication anyone else involved in attack that killed 22-year-old Italian woman.…
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’Rupert Murdoch is “very ha…
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge…
Four charged with murder after newborn baby stabbed to death in Sheffield
The two men and two women are also accused of causing or allowing death of a child and perverting course of justiceFour people have been charged with …
Sadiq Khan fined by fast-track court over untaxed car City Hall says is not his
London mayor convicted under controversial system where magistrates can decide outcomes in secondsUK politics live – latest updatesThe London mayor, S…
Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics live
PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without tax risesGood morning. Andy Burnham will…
Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?
Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised systemHave …
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalitiesAlmost half of the world’s far…
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets
Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roa…
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.…
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.…
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Lizzo brought by former wardrobe stylist
The star has denied allegations of bullying and harassment in the workplace in a suit that has now been thrown out of courtA federal judge on Tuesday …
Munitions vehicle explodes killing five in Idlib
At least five people were killed and several others wounded when a vehicle carrying munitions exploded in Binnish…
Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan
Sunderland have signed Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a loan deal until the end of the season.…
Deep-sea search begins for 20 people missing in Cyprus ferry disaster
A deep-sea vessel from Turkiye joined the search on Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days.…
Nepal rescuers race to reach 900 missing hydropower workers
Rescuers in Nepal are prioritising the search for at least 900 workers missing from 12 hydropower projects.…
Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands dispute
Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.…
Farage faces questions over his claim of facing second standards investigation
Reform leader said inquiry had been widened but watchdog is not believed to have decided whether to do soNigel Farage is facing questions about why he…
Five held by police after newborn baby dies from stab wounds in South Yorkshire
Officers responded to reports concerning safety of baby girl at property in Wincobank area of SheffieldFive people are being held on suspicion of murd…
Oklahoma man charged with murder after two die in marijuana facility blast
Authorities have charged Ryan Bassham after the deadly explosion at the marijuana extraction facility he ownsAn Oklahoma man has been charged with mur…
Alleged Charlie Kirk killer faces judgment on standing trial and death penalty
Tyler Robinson has not yet entered a plea, but should a judge find probable cause, an arraignment could followSign up for the Breaking News US newslet…
Raise the Colours member denies murder of man in Staffordshire
Billy Allison, 36, pleads not guilty to charge over Matthew O’Gara’s death after incident outside Lichfield barA man accused of murdering a businessma…
US public libraries at ‘breaking point’ amid ideological attacks, report finds
PEN America study details verbal and physical threats to librarians, funding cuts and proliferation of book bansPublic libraries in the US are “at bre…
Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies
Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern EnglandThe street artist Helch, known for murals and t…