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Rape investigation overhaul sends more to court

An overhaul of the way offences are investigated increases the number of suspects charged.

Libya armed mobilisation causes concern, UN says

TRIPOLI (Reuters) -The United Nations Libya mission said late on Thursday it was concerned about reports of forces mobilising in Tripoli and threats of force to resolve a crisis over control of the central bank. The mission's deputy head, Stephanie Koury, told the U.N. Security Council on Monday that the political and military situations in Libya had deteriorated rapidly over the previous two

On Ukraine war front, TikTok soldier-influencer chef shoots recipe videos between missions

Ruslan Mokrytskyi's TikTok viral recipe videos are shot on the front line of Ukraine's war and help him, his comrades 'recuperate mentally' Standing amid ruins in east Ukraine, Ruslan Mokrytskyi held a combat knife and concentrated on cutting onions without crying. As trivial as it seems on the front line, it is still not easy. The mustachioed 32-y...

“Putin is preparing a long war against the West”

The German daily Die Welt has just revealed the existence of a 17-page peace agreement that could have ended the war in Ukraine just weeks after Russia began its invasion. Negotiators from both sides had worked hard on the agreement between February and April 2022, and the original version of this special document has now been made available to the German media. “In March 2022, only a few conditions were missing for the resolution of the...

Body found in search for missing teenager

Chris Koppany, 18, was last seen at a beach near Binstead on Thursday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy promotes top army commander amid Kursk incursion

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has promoted his top army commander to a four-star general, his office said on Saturday, just weeks after Kyiv's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. Commander-in-Chief Oleksander Syrskyi, 59, who had held the military rank of colonel general, was promoted to a general, the decree published on the presidential website said.

Station lift and toilets shut after vandal attack

A station lift and toilets are out of action however, Northern Rail says repairs are in hand.

German city's festival succumbs to grief after fatal stabbings

By Matthias Inverardi SOLINGEN, Germany (Reuters) - For the German city of Solingen, the evening began as a festival of diversity and ended after a bloody knife attack that left shocked and grieving residents asking why they had been singled out for such horror. An improvised memorial near the scene where three people were killed and eight injured in the stabbing rampage had been created with

Teenager held in possible link with stabbing rampage in Germany

By Matthias Inverardi, Petra Wischgoll and Tom Sims SOLINGEN, Germany (Reuters) -Police have detained a teenager who may be connected with a knife attack in which a man killed three people and wounded eight others in the western German city of Solingen, but the perpetrator was still at large on Saturday. Hendrik Wuest, premier of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, described Friday evening's

Neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat without force or sanctions

To counter Iran's nuclear ambitions without force, a new regional order with security pacts, normalization of relations, and incentives is proposed.

The count down is on: this controversial Louisiana law will be enforced on August 1

Pedestrian, 86, dies weeks after being hit by car

He was taken to hospital with a head injury and died on 19 August, police say.

Singaporean mum wants a divorce after finding out about her husband’s affair; husband pleas for a second chance, but wife still says no

SINGAPORE: A 33-year-old Singaporean mum recently discovered that her husband has been having an affair... The post Singaporean mum wants a divorce after finding out about her husband’s affair; husband pleas for a second chance, but wife still says no appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Mike Lynch yacht sinking latest: Five bodies found in same cabin as manslaughter investigation launched

Mike Lynch yacht sinking latest: Five bodies found in same cabin as manslaughter investigation launched - Ambrogio Cartosio, public prosecutor of nearby town Termini Imerese, said they are conducting an investigation against unknown persons

Russians hail Wagner chief Prigozhin as patriot on anniversary of his death

ST PETERSBURG/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Mourners gathered at a cemetery in Russia's former imperial capital under a light summer rain shower on Friday to celebrate a man they said had given his life to serve his country. The death in a fiery plane crash of Yevgeny Prigozhin on Aug. 23 last year at the age of 62 marked the bizarre final chapter of one of the most colourful figures in modern Russia.

Two elderly Arizona women shot dead in car in northern Mexico

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Two elderly women from Arizona were shot dead in a vehicle along a highway in Mexico's northern Sonora state, local prosecutors said on Friday, adding they had immediately launched an operation to find those responsible. State prosecutors said the women, identified without their surnames as Enedina, aged 72, and Ubaldina, aged 82, were found in an overturned white Nissan

French police officer hurt in arson attack in front of synagogue

PARIS (Reuters) -A police officer was injured when a blazing car exploded in the car park of a synagogue in the southern French town of La Grande-Motte on Saturday, officials said, calling the incident a deliberate attack and saying security at Jewish institutions would be stepped up. Police were hunting for a suspect and the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office was put in charge of the

Zelenskiy touts new 'drone missile', calls Putin 'sick old man'

By Tom Balmforth and Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy touted a newly developed Ukrainian "drone missile" on Saturday that he said would take the war back to Russia and scornfully derided Russia's Vladimir Putin as a "sick old man from Red Square". As Ukraine marked 33 years of post-Soviet independence, Zelenskiy said the new weapon, Palianytsia, was faster and more

'You could have saved them': Hostage rally in Tel Aviv following recovery of six hostage bodies

Hostage families rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening, urging a stalled deal’s completion and Biden's help amid political obstacles and urgency.

West Bank anti-eviction encampment rallies Palestinians, Israeli allies

Some activists point out that despite the energy in the encampment, the Israeli government appears set on expanding settlement activity Flanked by smartphone-wielding peace activists, members of an evicted Palestinian family marched onto land seized by armed Israeli settlers, shouting "Out! Out!" as they live-streamed the confrontation on Instagram...

Russia is plunging into uncharted and chaotic territories

The Governor of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), Elvira Nabiulina, said that its fundamental mission is to control inflation to promote growth and defend the real incomes of the population. In the face of Russia's economic problems, the governor was forced to explain herself during her appearance before the Federation Council, the Russian Senate. "The best thing the Central Bank can do to achieve sustainable economic growth and protect...

Man 'performs inappropriate act' in front of children

There is an increased police presence in the area while officers investigate.

Russia, Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each

By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI/MOSCOW/KYIV (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side on Saturday after the United Arab Emirates acted as an intermediary. It is the first such exchange since Ukraine launched a surprise attack into Russia's Kursk region on Aug. 6, the biggest attack inside Russian territory by a foreign power since World War Two. According to the

Police hunt three people over statue vandalism

The Shaun the Sheep sculptures were expected to raise up to £10,000 for the Heart of Kent Hospice.

Map controversy: a new Chinese map claimed Russian territory

The most populated cities in the world

By 2030, 8.8% of the world's population will live in cities with more than 10 million inhabitants. As large cities continue to expand, swallowing up neighbouring regions and attracting new categories of workers, this percentage is sure to rise. To get a better lay of the land, here’s a virtual tour of the most populated cities on the planet.

UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon crossfire

On the deserted border between Lebanon and Israel, Spanish UN peacekeepers have for more than 10 months effectively been caught in a war zone. Cross-border violence since the Gaza war started has killed 601 people in Lebanon, mostly Hezbollah fighters but also including at least 131 civilians, according to an AFP tally.

U.S. targets 105 Russian and Chinese firms for aiding Russian military

(Reuters) - The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military as Washington seeks to keep up pressure on Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The companies -- 63 Russian and 42 Chinese as well as 18 from other countries -- were targeted for a host reasons, from sending U.S. electronics to Russian

Riot investigator thanks public for support

So far, 28 people have been jailed for their roles in disorder in Manvers on 4 August.

Zelenskyy says war has ‘returned’ to Russia in independence day address

Ukraine’s president pledges ‘retribution’ and calls Russian President Vladimir Putin a ‘sick old man from Red Square’.

Islamic State claims responsibility for knife attack in Germany

By Matthias Inverardi, Petra Wischgoll and Tom Sims SOLINGEN, Germany (Reuters) -The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Saturday for a knife attack in the German city of Solingen that killed three people and wounded eight others. Some 24 hours after the attack, police said they made a second arrest on Saturday evening as part of a police operation at a home for refugees in Solingen.

Hungary's foreign minister accuses EU of disrupting oil supplies from Russia

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary's foreign minister said on Saturday the European Commission's decision not to mediate in a dispute over a blockage of oil supplies from Russia via Ukraine into his country suggested that Brussels was behind the stoppage. Hungary and its neighbour Slovakia have been protesting since Ukraine put Russian oil producer Lukoil on a sanctions list in June, stopping that

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, with no sign of progress

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday, seeking to bridge gaps between Israel and Hamas, but there was no indication of progress after hours of talks. "The talks in Cairo didn’t make any progress. Israel is insisting to keep eight positions along the Philadelphi corridor,"

Russia reaches high-income country status status thanks to Ukraine war

Wallaby in Cornwall dies after vehicle collision

Officers who found the wallaby hit by a vehicle on the A39 said it sadly died on Friday night.

Man threatened hostages over scientist's jailing, inquest told

Malik Faisal Akram, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a siege at a Texas synagogue in 2022.

Police appeal to trace driver after four-car crash

The crash happened on the B817 Shore Road, between Alness and Invergordon at about 18:00 on Friday.

Is your home a target for burglars?

Our home is our sanctuary, and it is important to ensure its safety at all times. Although anyone can fall victim to a burglary, there are precautions we can take to reduce the risk. We've all been guilty of making our homes more vulnerable at one time or another. Take a look at the following gallery to find out if your home is attractive to burglars, and what you can do to protect it.

Philippines demands China halt ‘dangerous actions’ in South China Sea

The Philippines accuses China of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the contested waterway.

France hunts terror suspect after fire attack on synagogue

Police were on Saturday hunting for a man who, draped in a Palestinian flag, was suspected of setting fires at a synagogue in southern France and triggering an explosion that injured a police officer. On part of the footage, seen and authenticated by AFP, a man is seen with a Palestinian flag draped around his waist, his head covered by a red Palestinian keffiyeh.

Netanyahu's cousin: Bibi is destroying the country

A special column by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cousin, Dan Netanyahu, for Walla.

Motorway closed due to 'serious' crash

An air ambulance is landing at the scene.

Manslaughter considered by Sicily yacht sinking investigators

Italian authorities are investigating the deaths of seven people in a yacht sinking in Sicily.

Images of three men shared in Whitehall riot probe

Police say they have already made more than 100 arrests since the disorder on 31 July.

Hamas urges anger and condemnation over Quran burning by Israeli soldiers

Videos obtained by Al Jazeera show Israeli forces bombing mosques and desecrating copies of the Muslim holy book.

Man dies in incident at caravan site

Sussex Police say the man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

Subway abruptly closes 23 locations across two states

Subway has closed 23 shops across two states after a bank hacking nightmare resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of losses.

Sudan army chief criticises Geneva talks, vows to continue fighting RSF

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says US-backed peace negotiations in Swiss capital aimed to ‘whitewash’ RSF paramilitaries.

Protestors hit Jonathan Dickinson State Park to object proposed golf course

Protestors hit Jonathan Dickinson State Park to object proposed golf course

Angry Russian soldier cries our: "Welcome to Hell"

A viral video of a Russian soldier warns potential recruits against going to war "for the money." Many Russians are lured in being promised of a starting salary of around 1,600 euros per month, three times the national average. Although he has combating experience, the soldier, who wished to remain anonymous, has met many recruits who enlisted "for the money," duly earned, but were killed on duty. One of them, aged 19, had no idea how to hold,...