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Girl, 11, died on her birthday after London neighbour used bedbug poison
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 00:08
Jesmin Akter left aluminium phosphide around Tower Hamlets flat to deal with infestation, killing Fatiha Sabrin A woman has been given a suspended sentence for accidentally killing her neighbour, a child on her 11th birt...
Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks in Australia
BBC - 19 Jul 2024 08:47
Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.
Ukraine war briefing: Attack on Russian bases in Crimea
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 01:32
Command centre and ammunition depot hit, says Ukrainian defence source; Ukraine's army confirms pullout from Urozhaine. What we know on day 877 Ukrainian aerial and maritime drones struck Russian military targets on the ...
Hunter Biden, Citing Trump's Classified Documents Ruling, Seeks Dismissal of Cases
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2024 01:34
Mr. Biden's legal team pointed to a decision by a federal judge in Florida, who ruled that the special counsel in Mr. Trump's case, Jack Smith, had been unconstitutionally appointed.
Secret Service boss Cheatle not resigning after confrontation over Trump shooting
ABC News - 19 Jul 2024 00:59
Embattled Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has no plans to resign after a group of GOP senators asked her to do so in a confrontation at the RNC.
Biden Appears to Begin Considering Dropping Out, People Close to Him Say
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2024 00:07
Also, lawmakers call Secret Service's mistakes inexcusable. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.
Israel's settlement policies break international law, court finds
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 16:12
International court of justice says exploitation of natural resources in Palestinian territories also break law The top United Nations court has ruled that Israel's settlement policies and use of natural resources in the...
Vietnam's Communist leader dies aged 80 creating vast power vacuum
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 16:05
Nguyen Phu Trong, one of the country's longest-serving politicians, died on Friday due to old age and illness Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of Vietnam's ruling Communist party and the country's most powerful po...
Japan asks young people why they are not marrying amid population crisis
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 15:01
Consultation launched as surveys show people have little chance to meet partners and worry about high cost of living The Japanese government has begun to consult young people about their interest in marriage - or lack th...
Black and Hispanic Democrats Hold Firm for Biden, Eyeing Kamala Harris's Future
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2024 23:57
The lawmakers, donors and voters who have been the most outspoken about keeping President Biden in the race are driven by a concern that ditching him could also mean bypassing his vice president.
Judge denies George Santos' motion to dismiss fraud charges
ABC News - 19 Jul 2024 23:54
Santos was expelled from the House in December in a bipartisan vote.
Nationalist campaigner for the Ukrainian language is shot dead in Lviv
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 23:50
Iryna Farion, 60, a former MP known for her opposition to officials speaking in Russian, was attacked on the street A nationalist former member of Ukraine's parliament known for her vociferous campaigns to defend the Ukr...
Home damage victim shocked by rugby captain choice
BBC - 19 Jul 2024 23:48
A year before naming Cory Hill captain, Wales coach met victim of house attack involving the player.
Teoscar Hernandez discusses turning down a Red Sox contract offer over the offseason
Boston - 19 Jul 2024 23:37Rafael Nadal wins four-hour battle with Navone in boost to Olympic prospects
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 23:35
Nadal comes through physical test to reach Bastad semis Holger Rune's Olympic hopes in doubt over knee injury Rafael Nadal stepped up his preparation for the Paris Olympics, winning a four-hour battle with Mariano Navone...
A Tech Outage Caused Disruptions Worldwide
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2024 23:31
Also, Biden vowed to press on as more allies said he should quit. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.
Deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills two and sends two dozen to hospital
The Guardian - 19 Jul 2024 23:28
Largest number of people affected were in New York, and the two who died were from Illinois and New Jersey At least two people have died and more than two dozen were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning...
The Score: Goldman Sachs, Trump Media, CrowdStrike and More Stocks That Defined the Week
Wall Street Journal - 19 Jul 2024 23:24
Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news.
Pacific Northwest Braces for a Blistering Heat Wave Over the Weekend
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2024 23:22
The heat index, an indicator of temperature and humidity, could reach triple digits, well above what is typical for the region.
The Sham Trial of Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal - 19 Jul 2024 23:20
Russia sentences our reporter to 16 years in a penal colony.
Biden Dialed Back Covid Safety--Then Got It
Mother Jones - 19 Jul 2024 23:18
President Joe Biden recently got Covid-19 for a second confirmed time this week--along with many other people across the United States, with wastewater showing surges in multiple states. Given how many people the preside...
California's Minimum Wage Backfire
Wall Street Journal - 19 Jul 2024 23:18
The $20 fast-food mandate is harming workers and business.