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Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell
New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigationKathy Hochul, the New York governor…
Weekly quiz: How did two champions fight over marathon dates for next year's London races?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball
The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission.…
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.…
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight confirmed, but is the bout too late?
As Fury and Joshua confirm long-awaited boxing fight, Al Jazeera explains the delays and exchanges between the sides.…
Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football.…
US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisisStates and cities sued the Trump administratio…
Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.…
India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.…
France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito, teams, form
France face neighbours Italy in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game, with Mbappe out injured.…
94-year-old Jewish barrister arrested for supporting Palestine Action
A 94-year-old Jewish activist was detained at a pro-Palestine rally in the UK for supporting Palestine Action.…
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Report stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.…
The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.…
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Planned rule change forms part of Burnham’s bid to crack down on the ‘little charges that add up’Airlines will be blocked from charging parents extra …
A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove eff…
Cornell rape allegations renew push to change New York sexual assault law
New York law treats intoxicated victims differently depending on whether they willingly consumed alcohol or drugs.…
'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.…
Who is Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight?
Captain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in a Flydubai flight altercation.…
UK Parliament told answers on tax implications are needed in Manchester City ruling
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been contacted in the United Kingdom about Man City's financial breaches.…
Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal case postponed
The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading…
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata.…
The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family…
ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.…
Supreme court to hear case challenging Trump’s immigration detention policy
Court will review practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US The US supreme court agreed on Thursday to take up a c…
Labour figures uneasy about Healey’s ‘underpowered’ approach to budget
Chancellor faces challenge of volatile global headwinds and soaring energy costs at home as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh ma…
Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed
Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’, as nation prepares to go to pollsBrazil’s attorney general has sai…
Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space
The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harn…
Welfare changes under debate include ending key disability benefit for under-25s
Exclusive: Plan under discussion involves intensive package of support to help young people into employment Ministers are working up sweeping plans fo…
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China…
Death penalty bill for forest arsonists clears Algeria lower house
Human rights organisations accused Algiers of using the law to target political opposition groups.…