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Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault
Frank Stronach, the 93-year-old founder of Magna International, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault on Friday.
topicKarim Khan suspended in Britain over alleged sexual misconduct
The Bar Standards Board has suspended Karim Khan from practicing law in England and Wales. This follows a separate suspension from
topicTwo men jailed for arson attacks on property linked to UK prime minister
Two men received prison sentences for arson attacks on property linked to the UK prime minister. The BBC reports that Russia was b
topicResident locks cat in chicken coop to save it from stray dogs, then finds python too full to move
A resident in Southern India placed a pet cat inside a chicken coop to protect it from stray dogs. A giant python entered the coop
topicUK Jails 2 Over 'Truly Chilling' Spying for Hong Kong
A British court sentenced two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on behalf of China. The pair targeted dissidents, critics
topicRussian warship risks refuelling disaster in Channel
The Russian guided-missile frigate Admiral Grigorovich used small arms to fire warning shots at a UK-registered yacht named Bright
topic35 Dead in Attack on African Country's Main Airport
Gunmen attacked Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital on Thursday, 18 June. The clash resulted in 35 deaths, inclu
topicIsrael slams EU’s Kallas for ‘apartheid’ comment: Are ties unravelling?
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has cut all contact with EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. The decision follows reports t
11 killed, 63 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day as drones target foreign ships in Odesa Oblast
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 11 people and injured 63 others over a 24-hour period. Drones targeted two civilian
topicEU official’s outreach to Russia backfires
European Council President Antonio Costa directed his office to establish a communication channel with the Kremlin. The move has s
topicWith Fresh Marble Fillings, the Parthenon Gets a Partial Glow-Up
Restorers have completed the restoration of the Parthenon's western facade and pediment. The project involved installing two new m
topicRussian forces depend on Crimea. Ukraine is turning it into an island.
Ukraine is conducting a "logistics lockdown" to cut off Russian supply routes to Crimea. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov states
topicUkraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links
Polish authorities arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a Russian artist critical of Vladimir Putin. The victim was shot a
topicIraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian ports after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off main Gulf
topicGulf Nations Now Realise US Alignment Comes At A Cost: Ravi Agrawal
Gulf monarchies are shifting their state transformation plans to prioritize security and resilience alongside economic goals. Tens
topicWhat we know about Bedford train crash and how it is affecting travel
Two passenger trains collided between Bedford and Luton on Friday during rush hour. One driver died and 89 people were injured. Em
topicUkrainian Drones Hit Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Assault
Ukraine launched a mass drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery on June 18, 2026. The strike targeted the facility's AVT unit using
topicDonald Trump Lost the Iran War. Here's the Evidence
President Donald Trump asserts that the United States won the war with Iran. A signed agreement has stopped current hostilities. S
topicFar-right general upends Italian politics
Former army general Roberto Vannacci is leading the National Future party to challenge Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The movement
topicHe’s studied procrastination for 40 years. Here’s what he’s learned.
Joseph Ferrari has spent four decades researching why people habitually delay tasks. He identifies 20 percent of the population as
topicLive Updates: Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz again as Hezbollah and Israel trade attacks
Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli military strikes in Lebanon. The U.S. disputes this claim and states th
topicPope says church 'must move forward' if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations
Pope Leo XIV warned the Society of St. Pius X that ordaining bishops without papal approval could lead to schism. He urged the gro
topicBoy, 3, was attacked by crocodile, BBC understands
A three-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital. He suffered serious injuries after ending up
topicBefore Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
President Donald Trump claims the U.S. forced Iran into an unconditional surrender through bombardment. He is demanding that Tehra