Briton, 18, hands himself in to Dubai jail over sex with girl, 17
Londoner Marcus Fakana was arrested after a romance with a British girl, 17, on holiday in Dubai.
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'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.BBC News - 6h -
The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025
After Jaguar's chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla's Cybercab reveal party, it's hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.Wired - 1d -
'Babygirl' filmmaker Halina Reijn had no problem directing steamy sex scenes
Halina Reijn didn't have to research how to direct sex scenes in 'Babygirl,' having acted in her share of them. But it helps to have a plan, she says.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
'No-one can replace Saka' - but Nwaneri, 17, gives Arsenal hope
With Bukayo Saka out until March, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri shows glimpses against Brentford to give Arsenal hope.BBC News - 16h -
CBS News reporter's first-hand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street
CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in the French Quarter when a truck slammed into a crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10. She described her experience.CBS News - 16h -
Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
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Self-learning AI shares NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for every Week 18, 2025 matchup
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Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics
Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...The Guardian - 1d -
Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025
From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Promising Red Wings Forward Urged To "Turn Himself Loose"
Todd McLellan has a message for this young Detroit Red Wings forward.Yahoo Sports - 1d
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Cold weather health alerts issued as snow forecast for weekend
A major clean-up operation is also ongoing in part of the country after New Year's Day flooding.BBC News - 47m -
Ex-college football player and aspiring nurse among New Orleans attack victims
The identities of those killed in New Orleans are starting to emerge as families pay tribute.BBC News - 2h -
Police investigate if blast at Trump hotel is linked to New Orleans attack
President Biden said "any possible connection" was being investigated, but "thus far, there is nothing to report".BBC News - 29m -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
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UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed
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New Orleans attack latest: Police probe suspect motive, possible accomplices
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James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.
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