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ReutersRussian attacks overnight into Wednesday hit a residential building in OdesaEight people have been killed across Ukraine in overnight and early morning Russian attacks, local officials say.In the Black Sea port of Odesa, three people were killed and another three injured in a “massive” drone and missile strike, regional head Oleh Kiper said. It was the fifth day in which Russia has hit the region. In the north-eastern city of Sumy, three people were killed and 17 injured in shelling by guided aerial bombs, said acting Mayor Artem Kobzar. Another two casualties were reported in the central Dnipropetrovsk region and…
AFPOne person has died and three others are missing after a pontoon boat capsized around 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday. San Francisco Fire Department received a report at 15:37 local time of a vessel in distress, department chief Dean Crispen said at a news conference.A marine unit first on the scene witnessed a man in the water “in severe distress” and initiated CPR, Crispen said. He was declared deceased when brought to shore. He said 20 people were on the three-deck pontoon boat, mostly family members, who were “engaging in some kind of memorial service”. Three people on…
AFP via Getty ImagesThe Rastafarian community says the ban on smoking cannabis infringes on their rights to religious freedomKenya’s High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes.The Rastafarian community had argued that the ban on smoking cannabis infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and belief guaranteed under the constitution.In a landmark judgement, Justice Bahati Mwamuye said the community had failed to prove drug laws violated their constitutional rights, but acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis.There has been a continued push to legalise…
Gallo Images via Getty ImagesVusimusi “Cat” Matlala addressed some of the accusations against him when he spoke to lawmakers about corruption in the police force last yearVusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa’s major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself.He has been accused of supplying generous gifts – including 20 impalas, the weight-loss drug Ozempic and personal loans – to help him buy influence and get police contracts.The 49-year-old, who has been in police custody for more than a year…
Getty ImagesOlder teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced – though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account settings.It would mean apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being set to be unavailable by default to 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 06:00.The government also wants “addictive” features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled, saying – combined with the curfew – the measures will improve teenagers’ focus, sleep quality and family life.However, campaigners such as Ellen Roome, who believes her…
LIVEWorld Cup 2026: Reaction as Spain stun favourites France to reach final Spain booked their place in Sunday’s World Cup final to face either England or Argentina after a 2-0 win against France.
A special team beats brilliant individuals – how silky Spain flattened FranceSpain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup – but will they go all the way and win it?7 hrs agoWorld Cup
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been told to halt most vehicle stops nationwide immediately, following a pair of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine involving ICE agents.The suspension will apply to most circumstances except cases involving serious criminal targets, according to US media reports citing unnamed law enforcement sources.It marks a significant tactical shift for the agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of force and scrutiny over deaths that have occurred during its operations.White House border tsar Tom Homan says the move is not a policy change, but “a…
ReutersChen Youlin (right) specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear testsChina has detained a US seismologist who tracks nuclear tests for nearly two years on espionage charges, his family says.Chen Youlin, 54, was arrested in November 2024 during a trip to Beijing to visit family, according to hostage advocacy group Global Reach. The family decided to speak out after they saw no sign of Beijing freeing Chen.His wife Rong Yufang, also a seismologist, said Chen worked closely with Chinese colleagues, and the allegations are “both wrong and inconsistent with the public and collaborative nature of the work that he…