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The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids
The family of Renee Good filed civil lawsuits against the federal government after the 37-year-old was killed by an ICE officer during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis last January.
Alan Ferguson obituary
Alan Ferguson, a Scottish geography lecturer and development worker who spent decades in Kenya with aid organizations, has died at 79.
OpenAI fires workers for ‘mishandling sensitive information’
OpenAI has terminated three researchers for mishandling sensitive information, including material involving external organizations analyzing AI models, the company confirmed.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says new ballistic missile used in combat
Ukraine deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Zelenskyy announced Thursday. Russian drones struck a Kyiv school and bridge as both nations escalate military operations.
Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft and Steam must improve child safety, Australian report finds
Australia’s online safety regulator found significant gaps in how Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft protect children, with inconsistent approaches to detecting harmful content and age verification.
NY governor appoints special counsel in Cornell frat rape investigation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state’s attorney general as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape at Cornell University that was reopened after a civil lawsuit last month.
Seoul warns ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea’s president threatens unspecified action against Ukraine unless it publicly apologizes for disclosing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to Seoul.
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as Tigray conflict escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations amid escalating conflict in northern Ethiopia, with both nations exchanging accusations over military support for rebel groups.
Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave, Shoko Kawata, has been named to TIME Magazine’s list of 100 most influential rising stars following her recent childbirth.
Almost half of Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told
Nearly half of women reporting sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed show trafficking hallmarks, according to Met briefings to MPs, though only five cases have been confirmed as trafficking by the Home Office.
He was banned by betting sites, and filed for bankruptcy. Then he relapsed on Kalshi
A Pennsylvania man filed for bankruptcy after losing $75,000 to online sports betting, then relapsed by gambling $25,000 on prediction market app Kalshi after seeing an Instagram advertisement.
The U.S. Senate is up for grabs. Can this Ohio Democrat win back working class votes?
Former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid to unseat Republican incumbent Jon Husted, seeking to rebuild support among working-class and union voters after losing his seat two years ago.
Pro-democracy activists increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian governments in Asia
Pro-democracy activists across Asia face increasing risk of transnational repression, with several recent disappearances and arrests highlighting how authoritarian governments pursue critics across international borders.
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
Congress debates how much electricity costs from AI data center growth should be borne by residential ratepayers, with competing legislative proposals and uncertainty about the actual financial impact across different states.
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?
California has become the 18th state to ban child marriage without exception after Governor Newsom signed legislation setting 18 as the minimum age. Globally, an estimated 12 million girls become child brides annually despite widespread legal prohibitions.
The German town where the right has banned new ‘stumbling stones’ for Nazi victims
The town council of Heidenau, Germany voted to halt the laying of future Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), brass plaques honoring Nazi-era victims, after the far-right AfD and conservative CDU formed a majority.
Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia’s capital after drone flights banned
Explosions were reported in Ethiopia’s capital overnight near military and security installations after drone flights were banned, as fighting escalates between government forces and a newly formed opposition alliance.
Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump
Ukraine continues striking Russian oil refineries despite Trump’s calls for restraint, citing the need to deprive Russia of revenue as Moscow persists with daily attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Everything You Need to Know About Euro 2016
Even though it’s still a number of months away, excitement is building towards a fever pitch for the 2016 UEFA European Championship (or simply “Euro 2016”), which is currently trending at a pace that will put it amongst one of the most popular European Championships...