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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: IDF says it has begun a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon; US warns Iran against reprisals
Israel’s military says it has begun operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions. ...12 minutes ago - Iran -
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Alleged victim of Nathan Chasing Horse sexual assault details her allegations
Nathan Chasing Horse was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them.4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Says He Could Ask Congress to Pass Aid for ‘Catastrophic’ Helene Damage
The president, who plans to travel to North Carolina this week, said he might need to call Congress in for a special session after it did not include additional disaster relief in its spending bill.4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
UK charters flight for Britons in Lebanon to leave as violence escalates
Flight for British nationals and their families due to leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri airport on Wednesday. The UK has chartered a flight out of Lebanon for Britons to leave the country amid the ...5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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FBI to pay $22M to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training and routinely harassed by instructors with ...6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors Without Borders says that it treated more than 25,000 victims of sexual violence in the Congo last year, by far the highest level it has seen there and most of it in the east where armed ...7 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
China stocks just had their best day in 16 years, sending related U.S. ETFs soaring
The Shanghai Composite rallied 8.06% in its best day since September 2008.8 hours ago - China -
World - ABC News
Belarusian authorities pressure pardoned political prisoners, rights groups say
Belarusian human rights activists have accused the authorities of pressuring political prisoners pardoned by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
FBI agrees to settle academy sexual discrimination claims for $22M
The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a sexual discrimination lawsuit that alleged female academy recruits were singled out and harassed. “I think this is an extraordinary ...12 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Saudi Arabia Pledges to Send Financial Aid to Palestine
An expected cash infusion for the Palestinian Authority would signal renewed Saudi backing for Palestinian statehood and help mend ties between Riyadh and the body that administers the West Bank.12 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Hezbollah Deputy Commander Says Group Is Ready For Possible Ground Incursion
The televised statement by the deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, was the first public address by a senior Hezbollah figure since Israel’s killing of the group’s longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.13 hours ago -
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FBI to pay $22 million to settle claims of sexual discrimination at training academy
The FBI has agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging female recruits were singled out for dismissal in training.13 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Christian group Ethnos360 accused of failing to protect girl from sexual abuse from a peer
A lawsuit alleges that a girl who lived with her family at the religious organization’s center in Missouri endured years of sexual abuse from another child.13 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Approves Aid to Restart Palisades Nuclear Plant
No one has ever restarted an American nuclear reactor that was seemingly closed for good. But with electricity demand spiking, interest is growing.13 hours ago -
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group makes offer for Mulberry
The takeover approach values the luxury handbag maker at £83m amid concerns about its future.15 hours ago -
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Hampshire agree 'dream' takeover by IPL group
Delhi Capitals co-owners The GMR Group complete a takeover of County Championship club Hampshire.15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.15 hours ago -
World - CBS News
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald's, BBC finds
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.15 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Frasers Group makes £83mn offer for Mulberry
Sports Direct owner seeks to avoid ‘another Debenhams situation’ with approach for British luxury brand16 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed17 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Thai court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who rights groups say will be at risk if returned
A Thai court has ordered the extradition of a Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups that he could be at risk if sent home18 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Pope ends troubled Belgium visit by doubling down on abortion and women and praising abuse victims
Pope Francis has doubled down on his traditional views on abortion and women during his in-flight news conference coming home from Belgium18 hours ago - Abortion -
World - Financial Times
Rising Middle East violence piles pressure on Harris
US vice-president criticised from all sides over failure to achieve ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas and Hizbollah19 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Inside Two Years of Turmoil at Big Tech's Anti-Terrorism Group
X has left the board of GIFCT, an organization through which tech companies exchange information to keep violent content off the web. It's the latest in a series of episodes driving tension within ...19 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
UK banks divided over charging scam victims £100 for reimbursement
New fraud rules will see some lenders dock customers’ compensation while others waive chargesYesterday - United Kingdom -
Sports - CBS Sports
Packers RB Josh Jacobs breaks unfortunate NFL record that had stood for 37 years
This is not a record that you want to breakYesterday - NFL -
World - The Guardian
US was not given notice of Israeli strike that killed Nasrallah, top Biden aide says
National security spokesperson John Kirby reiterates ‘ironclad’ support for Israel but ‘mourns’ civilian deaths. Middle East crisis live – follow updates The White House said on Sunday it had ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
Sen. Mark Kelly says he's not ready to condition aid to Israel
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told Meet the Press in May he would support conditioning aid to Israel if they failed to “do a better job.” Now, Senator Kelly says he’s seen enough “positive responses” ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Harrods must reveal all NDAs signed by Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims, say lawyers
As store confirms non-disclosure agreements will be waived, investigation continues into full extent of the late owner’s abuse. Lawyers acting for women attacked by Mohamed Al Fayed say Harrods ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Double take: the twins they never knew they had
What does it feel like to discover, in adulthood, that you are a twin? Here, five sets of brothers and sisters tell their stories of meeting for the first time – and what happened to them next. ...Yesterday -
World - CBS News
Biden says Hezbollah leader's killing a "measure of justice" for his victims
President Biden said, "Nasrallah and the terrorist group he led, Hezbollah, were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of terror."2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Top Bidder for Citgo Is Elliott-Backed Group, Court Master Says
The sale, which requires a judge’s approval, would help compensate foreign companies owed billions of dollars by the government of Venezuela, which owns Citgo.3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Had a Second Chance’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.5 days ago