Hong Kong court rejects activist Jimmy Lai's bid to have a jury trial for libel case
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Trial of University of Idaho murders suspect delayed until August 2025
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.24 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Ethel Kennedy, activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
Kennedy, who remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy, had been hospitalized after having a stroke . Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Senator Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 ...41 minutes ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Judge delays trial for Idaho college murders suspect Bryan Kohberger to August 2025
The new judge overseeing next year's trial of the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students has moved back its tentative start date to August from June.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
California reports third confirmed human case of bird flu, plus two more potential cases
Federal and state health officials said they have confirmed a third human case of bird flu in California and identified an additional two new possible cases. The case was identified in a Central ...2 hours ago - California -
Sports - The New York Times
A Goalie and His Painkiller Addiction: ‘Tramadol Should Have Killed Me.’
Chris Kirkland, who played for England and Liverpool, opens up about piecing his life back together.2 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Pfizer threatened to sue renegade executives prior to activist schism, Starboard's Smith says
Starboard's Jeff Smith called on the company to assemble a special committee to investigate the matter, describing it as "flagrantly unethical."2 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Miami Heat 2024-25 season preview: Jimmy Butler's future looms large for East dark horse
Breaking down Miami's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.2 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Ripple launches crypto storage services for banks in bid to diversify
Ripple said it is launching a slew of features aimed at helping banks and fintechs store digital tokens — as part of a broader push into crypto custody.2 hours ago -
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Murder trial begins after woman admits killing partner
The trial into the murder of a man in West Belfast has started at Coleraine Courthouse.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to appear in court before new judge in sex-trafficking case
Hip-hop mogul, who remains in custody, to attend preliminary hearing after previous judge recused himself. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to ...3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Robert Jenrick rejects claim Tory MPs put him in final two for leadership ballot by mistake – UK politics live
Jenrick says he thinks Tory MPs voted for ‘the best placed people to lead this party forward’. Robert Jenrick , one of the final two Tory leadership candidates, is delivering a speech in London. ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Hong Kong court rejects activist Jimmy Lai's bid to have a jury trial for libel case
A Hong Kong court has rejected jailed publisher Jimmy Lai’s request to have a jury trial for his libel case against a pro-Beijing newspaper6 hours ago -
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Man jailed over funeral home car crash murder bid
William McBurnie tried to kill his ex-partner and her mother at a funeral home in the Borders.6 hours ago -
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Supreme Court Reform Is in the Air
Say no to court packing — and yes to term limits.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
How we met: ‘We have lots of friends. We have a naked dinner with a pool party once a month’
Kevin and Harold, both 71, met at a bar in St Louis in 1991. They fell in love and now live together in Palm Springs, California. In 1991, Kevin was living in St Louis, Missouri, working as a ...7 hours ago -
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Netflix bid to fit One Day plaque in Edinburgh condemned
A heritage watchdog says the planned plaque would be marking a show that was "no masterpiece".10 hours ago - Netflix -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case
Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before a judge who is expected to preside over his trial on sex trafficking charges11 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Rise of the ‘mega trial’ fuels fee bonanza for London’s top lawyers
Social media promotion and increase in US-style funding leads to more complex and costly cases12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
HSBC targets senior bankers in cost-cutting plan
New chief Georges Elhedery is working on restructuring that could save as much as $300mn12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Former Pfizer executives pull out of activist investor Starboard’s campaign
Hedge fund had enlisted help from ex-chair Ian Read and former finance chief Frank D’Amelio12 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
The about face comes as the board grapples with the activist's efforts, and just days before Starboard's Jeff Smith was slated to meet with the CEO, sources said.13 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Saudi Arabia narrowly fails in bid to win a seat on UN human rights council
The country had faced a campaign from rights groups who accused it of being ‘unfit to serve on the Human Rights Council’. Saudi Arabia narrowly failed in its bid to win a seat on the United Nations ...14 hours ago - United Nations -
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Does the US have the money to respond to Milton?
Some Republicans claim the White House is prioritising funding for foreign countries over hurricane victims – what are the facts?15 hours ago -
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Man City lay down marker in win over 'rattled' Barca
Manchester City's victory over Barcelona was just the start of their Women's Champions League challenge - but it showed what they are capable of.17 hours ago - College Football -
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2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to recognize them as chartered while antitrust case proceeds
The two teams suing NASCAR have asked for a court order to compete under the 2025 charter agreement as their antitrust case moves through federal court18 hours ago - NASCAR -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants April or May trial date, lawyers say
Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring, the embattled hip-hop mogul's lawyers informed a judge Wednesday.21 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum told friend 'we will get done', murder trial hears
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell told a friend she could not call police due to injuries, jurors hear.21 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves rules out ‘exit tax’ for wealthy people leaving UK
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget21 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
Some justices said the court was powerless to grant relief to the inmate, Richard Glossip. Others seemed ready to order a new trial or at least an evidentiary hearing.21 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
GSK to Pay Over $2 Billion in Bid to End Most U.S. Zantac Lawsuits
GSK agreed to pay more than $2 billion to settle almost all remaining liability cases in the U.S. over allegations its discontinued heartburn medicine Zantac causes cancer.22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'I'm facing court over £1.90 rail ticket error'
A man who mistakenly bought an invalid ticket is threatened with court by rail firm, Northern.23 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Supreme Court weighs testimony from witness 'exposed as a liar' in Oklahoma death row case
The Supreme Court weighs whether inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction should be thrown out — an unusual death penalty case in which the attorney general of Oklahoma has sided with a defendant.23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Bayer shares drop 7% after U.S. court says it will review Monsanto case
The company said in a statement Wednesday that there was "no basis for a different outcome on appeal."Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
El Salvador faces scrutiny for ‘political’ trial of five environmental activists
UN and legal experts have condemned prosecution of anti-mining campaigners over alleged civil war-era killing. Five environmental activists who helped secure a historic mining ban in El Salvador ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Lessons in law and economics from the Next pay gap case
Companies need to be careful, but the judgment ultimately preserves market forcesYesterday -
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Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney in Wagatha case
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
How Can I Reject Former Colleagues Who Apply for Jobs With Me?
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Yesterday