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French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.…
Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.…
Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?
In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limitsOur green and pleasant land is si…
Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structuresFrom “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other langu…
Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in China
Dettol has apologised after an advert in China intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.…
Artist accused of winning prize with ‘imitation’ won Australian award with piece ‘influenced’ by Basquiat
Jane Allan’s winning Darling portrait prize painting has raised eyebrows after her Doyles art award piece was compared to artist Nicholas HardingAn Au…
Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal
Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outletPolice in Canada are warning o…
Boat crash victim’s family dismayed after driver George Pino found not guilty
Prominent Florida real estate broker found not guilty by Miami jury of manslaughter and felony vessel homicideThe family of a teenager left with a per…
US supreme court blocks Rastafarian man’s lawsuit over forced head-shaving in prison
In a 6-3 opinion, the court says Louisiana prisoner cannot sue guards after he grew his hair for more than 20 yearsThe US supreme court refused on Tue…
South African police investigate murder amid rise in anti-migrant attacks
The rise in anti-migrant attacks in South Africa has already left several people dead, with hundreds trying to leave.…
From yoghurt to luxury sails: how to shade your home from supercharged UK heatwaves
As hot weather becomes more common, companies and homeowners are coming up with innovative ways to keep properties coolWhen graphic designer Marc Alab…
Two people killed and child injured in northern California library shooting
Suspect in incident at Chico branch of Butte county library arrested, police say, but no known motiveTwo people were killed and a child was injured in…
Bright Horizons nursery chain served safeguarding notice by Ofsted
The Bright Horizons nursery chain may not be meeting safeguarding and welfare needs, Ofsted says.…
Major incident declared after bus crash in west Wales
Injuries reported after bus is said to have flipped on to its side after collision on roundabout on outskirts of KidwellyPolice have declared a major …
Audit firm to Gupta metals empire fined and banned for ‘egregious’ failures
UK watchdog gives King & King severe reprimand for failing ‘to identify clear self-interest’ when conducting auditsBusiness live – latest updatesT…
Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.…
Ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, according to reports
Note reportedly said kidnappers her didn’t mean to kill mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, but she died shortly after her disappearanceA rans…
Artwork removed from National Portrait Gallery after row over Churchill’s role in Bengal famine
Turner prize winner Helen Cammock withdraws piece after 50 peers criticise claim former PM ‘starved people’An artwork by a Turner prize-winning artist…
Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three …
Nissan ‘shelves all-electric Qashqai plans’ as it cuts costs
Firm has been developing full EV version of its top-selling model in Europe at its plant in SunderlandBusiness live – latest updatesNissan has reporte…
Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism as Chalmers says he’s trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’
Treasurer says Coalition playing ‘footsie with the monoculture language’ after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conference Angus Taylor has…
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade: Bucks star to join Miami Heat – reports
The reported deal draws a line under months of speculation concerning the 10-time All-Star's future in Milwaukee.…
Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess
Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. A decade on, millions of voters have deserted the two big parties for alternatives.…
US supreme court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz
Appeals court had ruled Pedro Hernandez, 64, was wrongly convicted over 1979 disappearance of New York six-year-oldThe US supreme court has reinstated…
Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search warrants
Alberto Carvalho put on leave after news of warrants but officials have not provided details of nature of investigationThe superintendent of Los Angel…
Two million bees escape after truck carrying hives overturns in Texas
Accident was resolved fairly quickly and authorities said the bees were being transferred to local beekeepersTwo million bees escaped after a truck tr…
Once Upon a Time in Holyhead: Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue shooting film in Porthcawl
Pair pictured ‘laughing and singing’ at Welsh seaside town’s Saltwater Inn, for post-funeral scene in film by British film-maker Jamie AdamsQuentin Ta…
Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man
Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard SumnerJohnny Ma…
UK Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday
People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heatThe UK’s Met…
The US re-legalized the death penalty 50 years ago. Is it working as intended?
The Marshall Project analyzed over 9,000 death sentences handed down since states brought the punishment backFifty years ago, Americans set out on a p…