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Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
Three US soldiers killed, ‘many’ wounded in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan
Deaths are the first in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East.
Gene therapy allows 11-year-old boy to hear for the first time
New York Times: The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness.
Trial in Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay’s 2002 killing starting, testing his anti-drug image
The killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has stood as one of hip-hop's most elusive crimes.
US sees progress on potential ceasefire and hostage release deal
US negotiators are making progress on a potential deal in which Israel.
Eyewitness account: What happened at the first nitrogen gas execution
Critics who had worried the new execution method would be cruel were proven right.
Snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a gondola
The snowboarder yelled for help, but no one on the ground heard her.
I thought I was childless - then I discovered I had 37 secret children
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Snoop Dogg opens up on friendship with King of Pop
'Snoop, don't do that', Snoop talks about friendship with the King.
‘Shook violently': First-of-its-kind nitrogen execution ignites debate
Some say it was the antithesis of the state’s promise of a quick and painless death.
Guantanamo panel recommends 23-year sentences for pair linked to 2002 Bali bombings
The recommendation follows guilty pleas by the Malaysians in plea-bargaining this month.
Donald Trump's fury as he's ordered to pay $136m to rape accuser
Trump claims the verdict is part of a 'Biden Directed Witch Hunt'.
US pauses funding to UN agency after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions have made deliveries to northern Gaza difficult.
Houthi rebels fire missile at warship, escalating Middle East sea conflict
Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship ballistic missile toward USS destroyer Carney.
An atheist chaplain and a death row inmate’s final hours
NYT: The duo spent a year together wresting one question: how to face death without God.
Why China has lost interest in Hollywood movies
New York Times: Viewers who once flocked to foreign blockbusters continue to disappear.
He died in a tragic accident. Why did the internet say he was murdered?
New York Times: Obituary pirates had flooded search results with false information.
'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observers
Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.
'Grisly' scene as authorities find six dead bodies at remote dirt crossroads in Mojave Desert
The scene was so gruesome that TV stations blurred some of the images.
Are his parents responsible? A mass shooter’s mother goes on trial
NYT: A teen killed four students. Prosecutors say his parents could have stopped him.
‘Horror’ new death row execution method slammed
Man behind grisly 1988 murder is hours away from execution, method labelled "torture".
What recession? US growth accelerated in 2023, final quarter figures show
FT: Figure caps ‘standout’ 2023, giving a boost to Joe Biden’s reelection hopes.
'House of horrors': US set to carry out first execution by nitrogen
NY Times: Death row prisoner Kenneth Smith survived a botched execution attempt in 2022.
Opinion: We are normalising Trump. Again
New York Times: Can Trump forge an enduring coalition out of his cult personality?
YouTuber who exceeded 240km/h on motorbike wanted on multiple charges in Colorado
The motorcyclist sped from Colorado Springs to Denver in just 20 minutes.
Watch: Harrowing helicopter rescue saves woman trapped for 15 hours in rushing waters
'Climbing on top of the car saved her life.'
Despite two losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory
The path through the next states to vote may not be any easier.
Houthis attack two US-flagged ships carrying defence cargo
The US Navy intercepted some of the incoming fire, blaming the attack on Yemen's Houthis.
Diplomatic intervention after American suggests putting salt in tea
US Embassy in London intervenes over controversial recommendation by an academic.
'I got dirty looks': Woman refuses to give up plane seat for toddler
'She told the flight attendant I was stealing the seat.'
Boeing 757 lost nose wheel preparing for takeoff
It was an older model of plane than those made by Boeing that have raised safety concerns.
'A long road ahead': Ceasefire efforts gain steam in Israel
Egyptian and US officials have confirmed they are actively pursuing ways to halt the war.