Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
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Men Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Suit Give Varying Accounts of Night
Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory.
Injured O'Reilly withdraws from England squad
Nico O'Reilly withdraws from the England squad for their final two Nations League games of the international break because of injury.
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Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's how you can bring that down
Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Seeking Justice
The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The Times
Judge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”
Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.
'We removed him from the cockpit': People speak about what happened
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
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U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002
The higher yields, which are pressuring consumer and corporate borrowers and increasingly weighing on certain corners of the stock market, are unlikely to dissipate soon.
Drumcree talks resume at Hillsborough as residents' legal case postponed
The Orange Order and members of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have arrived at Hillsborough Castle for further talks over the Drumcree parading dispute.
Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".
Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.
Who’s to Blame When A.I. Goes Rogue?
Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy
UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.
Chi Phi Members Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Lawsuit Give Varying Accounts of Night
Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory. All the men denied any wrongdoing.
UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident
British police said a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national was arrested Thursday. British officials have said they believe Iran played a part in planning the incident at R.A.F. Fairford.
Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday.
Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped
Documents obtained by The New York Times show that the campus police at Cornell University sent a condensed statement to a prosecutor, who then declined to bring charges.
How Did Christa Pike Survive Two Lethal Injections of Pentobarbital?
A catheter carrying the drug may not have delivered the doses to Ms. Pike’s bloodstream, experts said. The drug itself may have been degraded.
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
The Russian leader insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and is merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
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