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9 min agoAfter six days of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts trial remains split 11-1, with the defence saying a single holdout juror is blocking agreement. The judge has told jurors they may also weigh the lesser charge of manslaughter as they consider the case against Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children on January 24, 2023.9 min agoAn explosion tore through a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday; weapons experts who analyzed images and video concluded the damage pointed to a direct hit by a US munition. The US is investigating the incident. Iranian state television said a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the total death toll to five, with nearly 70 wounded.9 min agoArgentine President Javier Milei said winds of change favour his country's claim to the Falkland Islands, pointing to signals that the United States may reconsider its long-standing neutrality on the dispute. Milei announced stricter sanctions on companies involved in oil projects near the islands, citing a UN resolution against unilateral action in disputed territories.9 min agoJapan's ANA Holdings has placed a firm order for eight additional E190-E2 regional jets from Brazilian planemaker Embraer, raising its total commitment to 23 aircraft. The airline's February 2025 purchase of 15 jets was part of a 77-aircraft fleet modernization involving Boeing and Airbus as well, with first deliveries from Embraer scheduled for 2028.24 min agoOn January 25, 2025, Tim Andrews received a genetically modified pig kidney. He carried the organ for nine months before transitioning to a human donor kidney, making him the first known patient to make such a transition.24 min agoA flash flood devastated Nepal's Trishuli valley on August 26, with six hydropower plants reporting roughly 900 missing workers. Engineers created a WhatsApp group exceeding 500 members to direct rescue teams through tunnels where survivors may be sheltering, providing structural diagrams and entry points.39 min agoLeaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body—current and former presidents alike—warn that efforts to cut off the institution diplomatically undermine the global rule of law. The Trump administration has targeted ICC judges and officials with sanctions, including the court's president Tomoko Akane, while pressing nations to quit the Rome Statute.54 min agoThe Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in November's midterm elections. The ruling deals a blow to the Republican Party's odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.54 min agoOil is set for its steepest weekly gain since mid-July as US pressure on Iran intensifies. Three senior Iranian sources said the US campaign to restrict Iranian oil exports and block sanctions evasion has tightened its grip on Tehran's economy, leaving the country with limited access to foreign currency and international financing networks.1 h agoVice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has ended diplomatic contact with Iran following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, and talks will not resume until Iran ceases attacks on vessels. He indicated China is prepared to back economic sanctions against Tehran.9 min agoAfter six days of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts trial remains split 11-1, with the defence saying a single holdout juror is blocking agreement. The judge has told jurors they may also weigh the lesser charge of manslaughter as they consider the case against Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children on January 24, 2023.9 min agoAn explosion tore through a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday; weapons experts who analyzed images and video concluded the damage pointed to a direct hit by a US munition. The US is investigating the incident. Iranian state television said a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the total death toll to five, with nearly 70 wounded.9 min agoArgentine President Javier Milei said winds of change favour his country's claim to the Falkland Islands, pointing to signals that the United States may reconsider its long-standing neutrality on the dispute. Milei announced stricter sanctions on companies involved in oil projects near the islands, citing a UN resolution against unilateral action in disputed territories.9 min agoJapan's ANA Holdings has placed a firm order for eight additional E190-E2 regional jets from Brazilian planemaker Embraer, raising its total commitment to 23 aircraft. The airline's February 2025 purchase of 15 jets was part of a 77-aircraft fleet modernization involving Boeing and Airbus as well, with first deliveries from Embraer scheduled for 2028.24 min agoOn January 25, 2025, Tim Andrews received a genetically modified pig kidney. He carried the organ for nine months before transitioning to a human donor kidney, making him the first known patient to make such a transition.24 min agoA flash flood devastated Nepal's Trishuli valley on August 26, with six hydropower plants reporting roughly 900 missing workers. Engineers created a WhatsApp group exceeding 500 members to direct rescue teams through tunnels where survivors may be sheltering, providing structural diagrams and entry points.39 min agoLeaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body—current and former presidents alike—warn that efforts to cut off the institution diplomatically undermine the global rule of law. The Trump administration has targeted ICC judges and officials with sanctions, including the court's president Tomoko Akane, while pressing nations to quit the Rome Statute.54 min agoThe Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in November's midterm elections. The ruling deals a blow to the Republican Party's odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.54 min agoOil is set for its steepest weekly gain since mid-July as US pressure on Iran intensifies. Three senior Iranian sources said the US campaign to restrict Iranian oil exports and block sanctions evasion has tightened its grip on Tehran's economy, leaving the country with limited access to foreign currency and international financing networks.1 h agoVice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. has ended diplomatic contact with Iran following clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, and talks will not resume until Iran ceases attacks on vessels. He indicated China is prepared to back economic sanctions against Tehran.

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Court in Tunisia upholds lengthy prison terms for political opponents

A top judicial body in Tunisia on Thursday affirmed convictions carrying sentences as long as 45 years against opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen in a major conspiracy case. The decision, critics say, reflects j

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Democrats block Republican effort to keep Supreme Court at nine justices

A constitutional amendment proposed by Republicans to prevent expanding the Supreme Court fell short on the House floor. The 212-206 vote split along

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