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Al-Assad Faces Death, But Sleeps Safely In Russia. What Syrians Think
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
China's Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji, Who Led Beijing Into World Trade Body, Dies At 97
Zhu led efforts to secure WTO membership following marathon negotiations that began in the 1980s. That status would enshrine free trade as a national commitment, giving Zhu a tool to force local officials to stop protecting favored companies.
US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears
The devices known as the GLOVE, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are normal patrol gloves until an officer presses a button to activate its electrical mode.
Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest US Press Secretary And Trump's "Most Trusted" Aide
KarolineLeavitt said she will step down as White House Press Secretary by the end of this month, citing her responsibilities as a mother.
Israel's Unverified 'Iran Kill Plot' Warning Behind Trump's Secret Jet Switch In Turkey: Report
Some US intelligence officials pointed out that Tel Aviv's 'kill plot' warning was designed less to inform the US about the threat and more to influence Trump's decision-making and US policy in the region.
Is Trump Really In "Excellent Health"? A Doctor Raises Important Questions
In a guest essay for The New York Times, Dr Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist, argues the people of United States deserve to know if Trump is medically capable of carrying out the job.
Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump
Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElbridge Colby, the third-highest-ranking official at the Pentagon and formerly an avowed Aukus sceptic, has mirrored his president’s language on the nuclear submarine deal, saying it is “full steam ahead”.Colby, a US under secretary of war, was the author of the Trump administration’s review of the Aukus deal, which would see the US sell three in-service Virginia-class submarines to Australia, before the development of Australia’s domestically built Aukus-class submarines. Continue reading...
How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves
Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergencyChildren and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again, how do we keep children safe? Continue reading...
Millions face higher water bills as suppliers allowed £3.4bn extra spending
Firms in England and Wales seek to fund measures including supporting new homes and datacentresBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in England and Wales face higher bills after water companies were given the green light to spend £3.4bn more than planned, including to support new homes and datacentres.The new spending will come on top of the £104bn programme of investment approved by the regulator that had already meant water bills will rise by 36% over the second half of the decade. Continue reading...
Indian-Origin Teen Murders Mother, Brother In US Home, "Searched 'Kill Family' Fantasies"
Police alleged that Aravind, a student at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, fatally assaulted his mother and brother inside their home on Tuesday before fleeing the scene on his mother's Honda Accord.
Reformers associate may have ‘boasted’ or ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears
Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney denies ever asking federal opposition leader for money for Liberal power brokersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional ally of Angus Taylor has denied ever asking the federal opposition leader for money for a group of Liberal party Christian power brokers who allegedly solicited illegal donations, suggesting a Reformers associate may have “lied” about a $15,000 commitment.The Catholic Schools NSW chief executive, Dallas McInerney, gave evidence at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) on Thursday. Icac is investigating whether McInerney arranged and approved donations from the governing body for 600 Catholic schools to support alleged branch stacking efforts of the conservative Christian group the Reformers. Continue reading...
Credible Missile Threat Behind Trump's Secret Aircraft Switch In Turkey: Report
Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he made the switch at the direction of the Secret Service, which is charged with presidential security. He flew from Ankara to a refueling stop in Britain without incident.
