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Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison following a plea deal for spraying Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall.
UK Chancellor John Healey will urge European Union finance ministers in Dublin to include Britain in the upcoming 'Made in Europe' industrial protection scheme, warning against erecting new economic barriers.
A prized 16th-century manuscript chronicling the Aztec Empire has gone on display at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City on loan from France, as Mexico continues pressing for its permanent return.
The UK Security Service has conceded in the High Court that it provided false evidence across three courts to conceal details about a violent neo-Nazi informant.
A new survey from Gallup and Melinda French Gates's philanthropic group Pivotal highlights systemic shortcomings in the US health system for women, showing that poor care during pregnancy, menopause, and daily life negatively impacts careers, families, and communities.
Lawmakers from both parties expressed deep frustration following a classified Senate briefing with top Pentagon policy adviser Elbridge Colby, citing a lack of clarity on military strategy, munitions stockpiles, and potential troop deployments.
Australian national Simon Peter Carman has pleaded not guilty in a Thai court to charges including intentional murder and concealing a body following the death of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya.
Russians have headed to the polls to elect members of the State Duma in the first parliamentary vote since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with the governing United Russia party expected to maintain its dominance.
At least 48 people have died and approximately 100 others are receiving hospital treatment in southern Nigeria following the consumption of a locally brewed alcoholic beverage suspected to contain methanol.
An unoccupied medical laboratory in Crystal Lake, Illinois, operating under the name Niyraa LLC, has prompted federal inquiries after billing insurance providers for lab tests patients never received.
Amid a growing loneliness epidemic where more than half of Americans report feeling isolated, party historian Imogen Willetts explains the deep historical and cultural roots of human gatherings.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has confirmed the party has engaged legal counsel to challenge central government funding cuts after Wandsworth Council proposed a record 94% council tax increase.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks struck multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Sumy, and Odesa, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted regional leaders for a new diplomatic summit.
Researchers have documented a mother humpback whale displaying prolonged, attentive behavior toward her stillborn calf off Australia's Gold Coast, marking a first-of-its-kind scientific observation for the species.
Nearly two decades after launching in Southwest Florida, volunteer-driven hunger-relief nonprofit Meals of Hope has packed more than 100 million meals for families in need across the United States and internationally.
The Australian Wallaroos rugby union team is building toward the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil, drawing confidence from a strong first-half performance against world champions England despite a final 48-15 defeat.
Scientists have identified a new spotted wild cat species in Bolivia, named Leopardus tilcayo, following DNA studies of a rescue animal nicknamed Tigrino.
A new CBS News poll indicates that while many Americans harbor deep concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, a vast majority want to see development slowed rather than stopped entirely to maintain national competitiveness.
The Bank of Japan has increased its main interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, reaching a level last seen in 1995 as the country moves away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.
A new analysis reveals that dual-income Australian families with primary school-aged children must bridge a gap of at least 814 hours each year between traditional work demands and school hours.
At least three students have died, including the 16-year-old shooter, and eight others were injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in the southern Philippines.
Louisiana firefighters investigating a house fire in a New Orleans suburb discovered an African serval illegally kept in a backyard enclosure, prompting animal welfare officials to step in and eventually relocate the wildcat to a zoo.
A United Nations-mandated fact-finding mission has concluded that the United States may have committed war crimes during two February strikes in Iran that hit a primary school and a sports complex, killing dozens of civilians. The White House has strongly rejected the findings.
A male swimmer in his 60s was killed in a fatal shark attack off Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia, leaving beachgoers horrified as emergency services launched a search operation.
A Northern California Sikh truck driver survived being stabbed 17 times during an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming rest stop, prompting concern from community advocates and lawmakers over potential bias and rising rhetoric.
Music fans and artists from across Australia and around the world have successfully raised $1 million to save beloved Alice Springs volunteer-run live music venue The Black Wreath after its building was put up for sale.
Jewish heirs and representatives have filed two lawsuits in California targeting Nazi-looted artworks currently displayed at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and the Auschwitz Memorial, following the recent passage of state and federal laws strengthening claims to Holocaust-era property.
Ed Sheeran's US tour has been plunged into crisis after rapper Macklemore was dropped following an on-stage pro-Palestinian protest, leaving ticketholders divided over whether to attend upcoming shows.
Researchers at UC Berkeley have carbonised modern student-written papyrus scrolls to test how leaded ink absorbs X-rays, aiming to help unlock the contents of the ancient Herculaneum library without damaging fragile artefacts.
Decades after conservationists released captive-bred greater bilbies onto South Australia's Thistle Island, the marsupial population has successfully expanded across the entire area, highlighting broader conservation efforts nationwide.
Farmers and conservation groups on Maryland's Eastern Shore are calling for a dedicated land preservation fund, warning that the state's plan to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will accelerate development and permanently eliminate agricultural land.
A Vermont jury has found Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in 2023, rejecting his insanity defence.
Law enforcement in the Spanish territory of Ceuta have launched an operation to move thousands of migrants from local beaches to a newly established tented facility in the port area following weeks of chaotic conditions.
Survivors of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal are searching through thick sludge and debris for loved ones and belongings, following a disaster triggered by a glacial collapse that left thousands dead or missing.
At least 21 people, including 15 police officers and a four-year-old child, were killed when a car bomb and armed attackers targeted a mosque at a police compound in north-western Pakistan.
With generative artificial intelligence integrated into everyday apps, search engines, and operating systems, many users are seeking ways to minimize their exposure. Technology experts and researchers offer practical steps for opting out of AI features, adjusting browser settings, and protecting personal data from web scrapers.
Intensifying conflict in Yemen has displaced more than 112,000 people and driven thousands to flee across the sea to Djibouti, according to United Nations agencies.
A British auditor and mother of two kidnapped in Malawi has been rescued by police following a shootout that left four alleged abductors dead and a senior officer wounded.
Attorneys for Lindsay Clancy have filed motions asking a Massachusetts judge to investigate a lone holdout juror and dismiss her murder case entirely following a mistrial earlier this month.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts, said in a statement that he had no doubts about her criminal responsibility during deliberations.
A software defect occurring in the space of a millisecond triggered widespread UK air traffic control disruptions earlier this month, according to a report by the national air traffic service Nats, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and stranded passengers.
A motorist in Rhondda Cynon Taf assisted a police officer pursuing a fleeing suspect by telling him to "get in" her red Nissan Micra, leading to the arrest and subsequent jailing of the driver.
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have climbed to 6.95%, reaching their highest level since January 2025 and dampening home sales across the United States.
Families of victims killed in the 2023 Nottingham attacks have sharply criticized the appointment of Rob Griffin as deputy chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police.
A local Perth band has created a new music festival featuring an all-Western Australian lineup after major touring events, including Laneway, cancelled their Perth dates for 2027.
Indonesian divers and salvage teams have begun operations to right a passenger ferry that capsized in the Java Sea, as authorities report nine confirmed deaths and 126 people still missing following days of hazardous weather.
Japan's centenarian population has reached a record 107,677, marking a major longevity milestone that underscores the nation's intensifying demographic challenges, shrinking workforce, and record-low birth rates.
The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf over the past two months, according to U.S. Central Command, as regional tensions escalate following a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi militia.
Medical retrieval helicopters remain unable to land at regional hospitals in Victor Harbor and Murray Bridge, with South Australian health officials unable to provide a firm reopening date due to safety compliance and proximity issues.
Western Australia's Local Government Inspector has launched a three-month inquiry into the City of Perth, paving the way for potential suspensions or dismissals amid reports of mounting council dysfunction.
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