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Suspect in health boss killing makes angry outburst before hearing

The suspect in the killing of the United Healthcare CEO screamed \"This is completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people\" as he arrived in court for a hearing yesterday.

Lula 'stable' after cranial surgery to drain blood in his brain

The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been recovering in intensive care having undergone emergency surgery after a brain bleed was detected during an MRI scan.

French military withdraws from Chad as African influence wanes

France began recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad yesterday, the latest blow to its dwindling influence over its former colonies in Africa.

Bitter crop Palestinians say olive harvest being blocked by Israeli settlers

The olive trees cover the dry, rocky slopes around Deir Istiya. Spread deep into the valley to its west, line the main roads, fill the gardens and shade its graveyards.

Netanyahu says charges against him are 'ocean of absurdity' in bribery trial

A combative Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first Israeli prime minister to take the stand as the defendant in a criminal trial for corruption as he assailed the accusations against him as an \"ocean of absurdity\".

IQ papers of British 'race scientist' under review after calls for retraction

A leading academic publisher is reviewing its decision to publish research papers by the late British professor Richard Lynn, an influential figure in the discredited field of \"race science\" who argued western civilisation was threatened by genetically inferior ethnic groups.

Film review Chalamet's Dylan is an electric revelation

Not Judas - Jesus. Timothée Chalamet's hilarious and seductive portrayal of Bob Dylan makes him the smirking, scowling and unwilling leader of his generation, whose refusal to submit to the crucifixion of folk-acoustic purity is his own crucifixion.

'Medical misogyny' leaving girls and women in pain, report says

Women and girls are enduring years of pain because their reproductive conditions are being dismissed owing to \"medical misogyny\", according to a damning parliamentary report.

Mescal's cardigans, T-shirts and boots up for grabs in charity sale

First the chain he wore in Normal People gained a cult following, then he went viral for the tiny shorts he'd been papped wearing while running through London and Dublin.

Monks will adopt 'no touch' policy after abuse scandal

An abbey on a Welsh island where dozens of children were sexually abused by a monk over decades yesterday promised to implement a string of safeguarding recommendations, including strict limits on contact the members of the monastic community can have with visitors.

Candy's £1m gift makes it a good day for 'Uncle Nigel'

These are happy days for Nigel Farage.

Baywatch to budgie smugglers: 100 years of swimwear on show

One of the most famous pieces of swimwear in the world - the bikini worn by Pamela Anderson in Baywatch - will be displayed in London in an exhibition dedicated to swimming and our enduring love of water.

Cost of average UK Christmas dinner up 6.5% as vegetable prices soar

The cost of an average Christmas dinner has risen 6.5% on last year, pushed up by hefty price rises for potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and parsnips.

PinkNews bosses are accused of sexual misconduct by employees

Downing Street has described as \"very concerning\" multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against the couple who run PinkNews, the world's largest LGBTQ+ website.

Photos of DHL fire suggest blast was strong enough to down plane

Photographs of the fire caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July have backed up intelligence assessments that the blast was strong enough to have brought down a cargo plane.

McCartney warns 'AI could take over' as UK debates copyright laws

Paul McCartney has backed calls for laws to stop mass copyright theft by companies building generative artificial intelligence, warning AI \"could just take over\".

Specialist courts could help prolific offenders break addictions, says sentencing review head

Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are \"efficient\" and \"a good idea\", the head of the government's sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be introduced across England and Wales.

Asylum Europe urged not to freeze claims as fall of Assad leaves uncertain future

The UN refugee agency and the UK's biggest refugee charity have warned European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum.

'Do we go back or not?' Syrians now living in Germany weigh up return to homeland

Reem Alali is still reeling from the news that the brutal regime she fled eight years ago has collapsed, leaving her and her family with feelings of both excitement and trepidation.

Leading group that overthrew regime not a direct threat to UK, say officials

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the leading group that overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, is not a direct terror threat to the UK, according to western intelligence assessments.

Mazen al-Hamada Activist who survived to tell story of torture found dead in notorious prison

When he spoke to lawmakers and lecture theatres around the world, Mazen al-Hamada's face told the story of the brutal torture enacted by the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

'This is a happy day' Fighters return home to reunite with families and start rebuilding their lives

This time, the doors of the Syrian state broadcaster were held open for Mohammed Abu al-Zaid. The rebel commander strode into the building, camo-clad and with a pistol on his hip, and greeted the channel's staff. The warm welcome was a far cry from his entrance on Sunday morning, when he stormed the building and announced live on air that Bashar al-Assad's regime had officially fallen.

Rebels and NGOs keen to prosecute over war crimes but lawyers warn challenges await

The rebel leader now running much of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has offered rewards for senior army and intelligence officers involved in war crimes, as the Assad regime's sudden fall brought hopes of justice for the many atrocities of one of the world's most brutal dictatorships.

Diplomacy HTS could be removed from UN's terrorist list

The UN would consider taking the Syrian rebel group that toppled the regime of Bashar al-Assad off its designated terrorist list if it passes the key test of forming a truly inclusive transitional government, according to a senior official at the world body.

Vodafone 'left store managers suicidal'

Vodafone \"unjustly enriched\" itself at the expense of scores of vulnerable small business owners by slashing commissions to franchisees running the mobile phone group's high street stores, according to allegations filed yesterday in the high court.

Care homes to be used for asylum seekers

Asylum seekers will be housed in disused care homes and student digs under a Home Office plan to find 800 new accommodation sites and cut a bill that has risen to £8m a day.

Israel strikes military targets and seizes territory in Syria offensive

Air attacks hit hundreds of sites including naval fleet and missile stores

New Syrian PM named as outside powers move to shore up their interests

Syria's leading rebel group has named a new prime minister at the head of the country's transitional government, as outside powers moved to shore up their interests in the wake of the Assad regime's collapse.

TV review It feels like a spoof: Prince Harry's show on the super-rich's stupidest sport

Back in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a $100m deal with Netflix to produce - as they put it - \"content that informs but also gives hope\" utilising \"powerful storytelling\" through a \"truthful and relatable lens\". What this meant in practice was that they made one reality show about how hard they had it, and then they stuttered.

Outrage in Spain as the winner of Scrabble title doesn't speak the language

Representing 20 countries from across the globe, more than 150 players battled it out at the Spanish world Scrabble championships.