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Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have spoken out about the emotional deadlock that forced a judge to declare a mistrial.
89-year-old Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive, passes away
Tung Chee-hwa, the shipping magnate who steered Hong Kong through its historic return to Chinese rule as its inaugural chief executive, has died at the age of 89.
US military destroys five Iranian oil tankers following missile attacks
The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliatory strikes following ballistic missile attacks on American warships by the IRGC.
UK air traffic control glitch grounds over 1,000 flights
A technical failure at the National Air Traffic Services network halted departures across Britain's busiest airports, forcing widespread flight cancellations.
Russia Orders Closure of German Consulate in St. Petersburg
Moscow has ordered the closure of Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg and all Goethe-Institut branches in retaliation for diplomatic expulsions following a disputed airport drone incident.
Sudan’s health system on brink of collapse after aid cuts, MSF warns
Doctors Without Borders warns that Sudan's health system is near collapse due to dwindling international aid, severe facility closures, and ongoing conflict.
Florida family of four found dead after plane crashes in Bahamas
Four members of a Florida family were found dead after their private plane crashed off the coast of the Bahamas, following a family-led search effort.
Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Canada has enacted approximately $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs against the United States, sparking an escalating trade dispute as Prime Minister Mark Carney resists trade pressure.
Zelenskyy praises US peace ideas as Russian strikes hit Kyiv and NATO jets scramble
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised new US diplomatic peace proposals as a wave of deadly Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv.
Netanyahu warned by UAE leader about Hamas threat before Oct 7
Newly surfaced investigative reports reveal that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and Egyptian intelligence explicitly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas attack weeks before October 7.
Canada enacts retaliatory tariffs against US as trade dispute escalates
Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on American goods, sharply escalating a bilateral trade dispute following the collapse of negotiations.
Argentina files criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum over Falklands drilling
Argentina announced criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and its directors over hydrocarbon exploration in the Falkland Islands, escalating a territorial dispute with the UK.
US lags behind Australia in stillbirth rate reduction
While the US struggles with over 20,000 stillbirths annually and lags behind 151 nations, Australia has successfully reduced its mortality rate through coordinated federal action and public health campaigns.
Volker Türk warns advanced AI poses existential threat to humanity
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity, calling for immediate, binding safeguards.
Indonesia Extends Airport Closures Despite Easing Anak Krakatau Eruption
Transportation authorities maintain strict airport closures across Indonesia as the Anak Krakatau eruption subsides, citing unpredictable winds.
Eiffel Tower closed as staff strike over sidelined female workers
The Eiffel Tower closed after staff staged a walkout protesting instructions that sidelined female employees during a private visit by a BAPS delegation.
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after staff walked out over the removal of female workers during a visit by a BAPS Hindu movement delegation.
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, a project officials say will boost trade but which analysts fear may serve military logistics.
Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing hospital treatment
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the first gentleman of Tanzania and husband to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has passed away following a heart condition.
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Staff at the Eiffel Tower staged a walkout on Monday, forcing the landmark's closure after female employees were reportedly made invisible to accommodate a visiting Hindu religious group.