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Maduro pleads not guilty to additional charges in New York
Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty Thursday to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture in a New York court following their January capture.
U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history
Historic preservation advocates warn that proposed changes to federal law would weaken protections for over 100,000 historic sites across the United States, marking the most serious threat to preservation since the law’s enactment six decades ago.
Did Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker’s death?
A 28-year-old Russian lab technician at a plague research institute died last week, prompting global scrutiny over whether Russia properly reported the case under international health regulations.
Endometriosis centres ‘at risk’ of closure as women’s health ‘broken’
Specialist endometriosis centres in Wales face closure due to resource constraints and new accreditation standards, prompting calls for a nationally commissioned service to prevent patient care being transferred to England.
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Disabled people need right to travel abroad, say UK MPs amid ‘ridiculous’ restrictions row
UK lawmakers are calling for national guidelines to guarantee disabled people the right to travel abroad with their personal care assistants, citing significant regional variations that create unfair restrictions.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial stated he had no doubts she deliberately killed her three children, leading to a mistrial after the panel deadlocked 11-1 on the verdict.
Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches
Spanish police have begun relocating hundreds of migrants from Ceuta’s beaches to a new tented facility in the port area, with crowds jostling for space after weeks of makeshift living conditions.
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo named in new coach Jorge Jesus’ first squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s first squad under new coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation about his international retirement after the World Cup.
Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces launch inquest into sudden military collapse
Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces are investigating how a planned assault on the Houthi-controlled capital collapsed, resulting in the loss of the entire west coast and raising questions about coordination and morale.
Record fuel prices across EU prompt calls for bloc-wide windfall tax on firms
European leaders are debating a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies as fuel prices reach record highs, with multiple countries facing elections next year amid public discontent over soaring costs.
When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. ‘Track Two’ talks are already buzzing
Amid fierce US-China competition over artificial intelligence, informal “Track Two” diplomatic discussions are creating space for candid dialogue on shared AI concerns ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting.
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces an acute energy crisis stemming from disrupted gas shipments following the US-Iran conflict, forcing residents to wake at midnight to cook and leaving major cities dark.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other crimes spanning multiple countries.
Trump Account holders may receive $250 Dell grant starting Monday, Dell Foundation says
The Dell Foundation announced that eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving a $250 grant this week, with deposits beginning Monday through the nonprofit Invest America.
A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts?
British banks are offering welcome bonuses up to £500 and promotional items like electric toothbrushes to attract new current account customers, though many deals require specific conditions to qualify.
Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
U.S. drivers spend an average of $5,851 annually on car ownership beyond loan payments, with insurance, fuel, and maintenance representing the largest expenses.