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Second contingent of police coming to Haiti in 'coming weeks': PM

A second contingent of the Kenya-led multinational policing mission in Haiti will arrive "in the coming weeks," Prime Minister Garry Conille told AFP on Tuesday. We can already see in the coming weeks that we will have a second contingent," Conille said in an interview in Washington, where he is meeting with White House and State Department officials.

2024-07-02T22:50:10Z

Starmer's immigration plans are dubbed a 'con job', Cleverly claims

James Cleverly has branded Labour's immigration plans a 'con job' which will make the UK 'the destination of choice for illegal migrants in Europe'.

2024-07-02T23:21:48Z

Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage with new bill

By Umaru Fofana FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone officially banned child marriage on Tuesday with President Julius Maada Bio signing into law a bill to end the practice that remains widespread. Advocates hope the new legislation will better protect girls in Sierra Leone, around a third of whom are married before they turn 18, increasing the maternal death rate due to the physical risks they

2024-07-02T21:21:26Z

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

2024-07-02T20:21:19Z

Parties stress core messages as election nears

As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes.

2024-07-02T20:42:42Z

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

2024-07-02T16:35:54Z

Who is Anas Sarwar?

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Labour party.

2024-07-02T15:42:00Z

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for a religious event led by a Hindu preacher in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims were crushed to death as they rushed to leave. Video of the aftermath showed the structure appeared to have collapsed, and...

2024-07-02T20:19:09Z

Mexican gang fight leaves pile of bodies

Officials found 19 bodies in and around a dumper truck abandoned in southern Chiapas state.

2024-07-02T12:39:05Z

Norwegian man accused of spying for China appears in court

By Nora Buli and Isabelle Yr Carlsson OSLO (Reuters) -A Norwegian man appeared in an Oslo court on Tuesday to face accusations of espionage on behalf of China and will be detained for an initial four weeks, a police official said, in the latest case involving alleged spying by China in Europe. The man, who was not named, was arrested on Monday by the Norwegian Security Police Service (PST) at

2024-07-02T17:56:23Z

Fake Irish heiress Marianne Smyth is extradited to the UK

A judge in Maine ruled that there was sufficient evidence for extradition of the American, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars.

2024-07-02T16:05:35Z

At least 87 people feared dead in stampede at religious event in India, NDTV reports

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At least 87 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, broadcaster NDTV reported. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an area of open ground in response

2024-07-02T13:35:39Z

Indian worker's employer arrested for murder in Italy

Italian police Tuesday arrested the employer of an Indian farm labourer who was left on the road to die after a work accident that severed his arm and crushed his legs. Singh, who was 31 and working without legal papers, had his arm sliced off by a machine which also crushed his legs.

2024-07-02T13:43:22Z

Tear gas, stones and flames as Kenya protesters say 'Ruto must go!'

By Jefferson Kahinju and Dicksy O'Biero NAIROBI/MOMBASA (Reuters) -Riot police fired tear gas grenades and charged at stone-throwing protesters in downtown Nairobi and across Kenya on Tuesday in the most widespread unrest since at least two dozen protesters died in clashes a week ago. The nationwide demonstrations signalled that President William Ruto had failed to appease a spontaneous youth

2024-07-02T22:21:47Z

Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

Could Wales lose four of its previous Welsh secretaries in one night?

2024-07-02T22:13:17Z

British businessman, 44, found dead with head injuries at Greek island

Greek officials yesterday confirmed that they have ruled out any criminal case and that his cause of death was accidental drowning, news outlet Protothema reports.

2024-07-02T16:35:47Z

Boy, 17, dies during school trip to the beach

The 17-year-old boy died in hospital after the incident at West Wittering beach, police say.

2024-07-02T18:27:20Z

Cambodian court jails activists for plotting against government, insulting king

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) -A Cambodian court handed jail terms of up to eight years to 10 activists of environmental group Mother Nature, on charges of plotting against the government and insulting the king, the group's founder and a lawyer said on Tuesday. The verdict comes amid growing concerns about freedom of expression in Cambodia under Prime Minister Hun Manet, who took power last year after the

2024-07-02T21:16:49Z

Brother 'tried to save' missing boy, 14, from water

Daniel Halliday's family has released a statement saying his disappearance is their "worst fear".

2024-07-02T13:56:42Z

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

2024-05-06T10:10:15Z

UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Tuesday that an order by Israel for Palestinians to evacuate areas of Khan Younis and Rafah was the largest such edict in the Gaza Strip since 1.1 million people were told to leave the north of the enclave in October. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday's evacuation order applies to about a third of Gaza and initial estimates by the

2024-07-02T17:31:13Z

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

2024-07-02T22:06:33Z

Dramatic moment Aimee Betro is arrested by cops in Armenia

Dramatic CCTV shows the moment plain-clothes Armenian police officers led Aimee Betro away from her flat this morning.

2024-07-02T14:47:19Z

Taiwan says China's coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said the Chinese coast guard boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat Tuesday before steering it to a port in mainland China, and demanded that Beijing release the vessel. The Tachinman 88 was intercepted by two Chinese vessels Tuesday evening near the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China’s coast but is controlled by Taiwan, Taiwanese maritime authorities said in a statement. Taiwan dispatched three...

2024-07-02T19:48:21Z

China and the Philippines hold crucial talks to ease tensions after intense clash in disputed waters

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting Tuesday to try to ease mounting tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that sparked fears of a wider conflict that could involve the United States. There was no mention of any major agreement, however, after the daylong meeting in Manila that could prevent a repeat of the June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal which caused injuries to...

2024-07-02T16:53:43Z

Vote to give SNP 'historic hammering', urges Ruth Davidson

Scots voters should seize their chance to give the SNP a 'historic hammering' in tomorrow's General Election , Ruth Davidson has said.

2024-07-02T21:06:17Z

Argentina's Milei doubles down on Lula criticism as war of words heats

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei reiterated criticism of his leftist Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva on Tuesday in an escalation of their recent public clash and ahead of a planned trip to Brazil. In a post titled "perfectly idiotic dinosaur", Milei defended his previous criticism of Lula as "corrupt", for being a communist, and what he called "

2024-07-02T12:40:17Z

Child rapist 'destroyed the person I could have been'

A woman says she rarely spoke about Kevin Perry's abuse, but spent years "being ashamed and embarrassed".

2024-07-02T13:26:34Z

US Supreme Court rejects teen sex abuse victim's bid to revive Snapchat lawsuit

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a Texas teen's bid to revive his lawsuit accusing Snapchat owner Snap of failing to protect underage users of its social media platform from sexual predators - in this case, a female teacher who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting him. The justices turned away up an appeal brought by the plaintiff, who was

2024-07-02T18:24:46Z

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

2024-01-08T13:05:52Z

Search concluded after bomb squad called to home

A 51 year-old man is released on bail as inquiries continue.

2024-07-02T17:42:43Z

Toddler found in road after escaping nursery

Talks are being held between the council, inspectors and the business to stop it happening again.

2024-07-02T18:12:19Z

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

2024-07-02T20:06:14Z

Man jailed after 'worst case' of puppy neglect

A vet said she had never seen dogs in such awful bodily conditions, with four puppies euthanised.

2024-07-02T12:56:31Z

Three Leicestershire Police officers investigated over Valdo Calocane

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said two constables and a sergeant have been told they are being investigated over how inquiries were progressed.

2024-07-02T13:20:22Z

Man dies after being pulled from lake

The alarm was raised when an empty motorboat was spotted on the water.

2024-07-02T20:57:51Z

US says it's still open to talks with Venezuela after Maduro announces meeting

By Daphne Psaledakis and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration remains open to dialogue with the Venezuelan government, U.S. officials said on Tuesday after President Nicolas Maduro said he had agreed to restart direct talks just weeks ahead of a July 28 presidential election in Venezuela. The officials said the U.S. had previously indicated it welcomed discussions "in

2024-07-02T19:36:28Z

Is a Third World War coming? The accurate predictions of Our Lady of Fatima explained

Every year, millions of pilgrims roam to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal. This is where it's said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children and revealed three secretes to them. Not only that, but Fátima is also the spot where a crowd witnessed the "Miracle of the Sun," attributed to the Virgin Mary, who then became known as Our Lady of Fátima. But how much do we know about these apparitions and miracles? Click through the gallery to find out.

2024-01-23T16:13:27Z

Protest after Pakistan Christian given blasphemy death sentence

Pakistan minority rights campaigners protested Tuesday after a Christian man was sentenced to death for sharing an allegedly blasphemous TikTok post. "Day by day, Pakistan is becoming a country where minorities aren't safe anymore," said Christian pastor Ghazala Shafiq.

2024-07-02T13:05:36Z

Egypt set to change finance, foreign and supply ministers

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt is expected to change its foreign, finance, petroleum, electricity and supply ministers in a long-awaited new cabinet, with Ahmed Kouchouk leading the finance ministry, state TV said on Tuesday, citing local channel ExtraNews. Kouchouk was serving as a deputy to Mohamed Maait, finance minister since 2018 and a central figure in Egypt's negotiations with the International

2024-07-02T16:16:05Z

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

2024-05-28T06:12:46Z

How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead

Labour's lead over the Tories could dip into 'single figures' if enough disaffected voters return to the Conservative fold, a new Lord Ashcroft poll finds today.

2024-07-02T21:36:38Z

One of world's largest military terminals see change in command

One of world's largest military terminals see change in command

2024-07-02T22:57:44Z

US deported Chinese migrants on charter flight, Homeland Security says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States deported Chinese people who sought to enter the country illegally back to China over the weekend in the first large charter flight since 2018, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. The department did not specify how many people were on the flight. The United States and China are working on reducing illegal migration and combating human

2024-07-02T19:36:37Z

French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right

More than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.

2024-07-02T12:39:04Z

Teenager accused of strangling college administrator mother to death

A 19-year-old Indiana man now faces decades in prison and questions about his mental health after strangling his mother to death for extremely petty reasons.

2024-07-03T00:06:45Z

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off.

2024-07-02T12:49:08Z

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Hindu religious gathering

Dozens of worshippers were confirmed dead and more injured after being crushed to death in a stampede in northern India. The tragedy happened at a Hindu religious gathering, there are now fears the toll could rise according to government medics.

2024-07-02T13:17:09Z

Reform admits 'mistakes' after candidate's Sturgeon post

The party's candidate in Orkney and Shetland suggested the former SNP first minister should be shot.

2024-07-02T12:56:39Z

Sir Ed Davey surfs in North Cornwall in latest election stunt

Sir Ed Davey gets ready to go surfing in North Cornwall, as he continues his General Election campaign ahead of the General Election on Thursday, July 4.

2024-07-02T23:48:44Z