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JP Morgan agrees to pay $290m to settle lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:39
The largest US bank says it regrets its relationship with "monstrous" sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Netherlands and Canada ask world court to rule on Syria torture claims

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:20
The Netherlands and Canada ask the ICJ to compel the Syrian government to cease any acts of torture.

Ukraine offensive: What will it take for military push to succeed?

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 14:16
If Kyiv can split Russian troops in the south and hold ground, its push will have achieved its aims.

Biden to have root canal procedure at White House

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:49
The 80-year-old president reported on Sunday that his lower right premolar was hurting.

Adam Hadwin taken out by security at Canadian Open after Nick Taylor wins PGA Tour title

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:43
Adam Hadwin is "among the land of the living and in true Canadian form, apologised to the security guard for being tackled", wrote his wife after the Canadian Open incident.

Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 12:42
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Hunter Valley: Ten people killed in wedding bus crash in Australia

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:57
The bus was returning from a wedding in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, when it overturned.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's studio condemn Donald Trump campaign video

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:37
The film studio, owned by the two actors, said it does not grant consent for material to be used.

How children survived 40 days in Colombian jungle

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:10
The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs.

Silvio Berlusconi: How the former Italian PM changed Italy

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:10
A media mogul and a populist politician, the former Italian PM had an outsized impact on his country.

Plane crash mum told her children to leave her and survive

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 08:25
The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

Berlusconi, the belly dancer and the bunga bunga parties

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 08:17
Apart from his impact as a politician, the late Italian ex-PM had a lurid and colourful personal life.

Silvio Berlusconi: Four memorable moments from his life

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 07:38
The former Italian PM, well known for a colourful private life, has died at the age of 86.

The comeback king who led Italy four times

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:46
A media mogul who went into politics, he survived several corruption allegations.

The Scottish islands desperately seeking doctors

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:25
There has been no permanent doctor on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay since last summer.

Stepping Through Film: Man trots globe blending scenes into film locations

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:21
A photographer's "passion project" lining up movie and TV scenes where they were shot sparks a career.

WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 00:16
Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

Arikomban: The painful story of India's rice-loving elephant

Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:43
Authorities attempt to find a permanent habitat for it as activists criticise its "brutal" treatment.

Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease

Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:42
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

Sun, 06/11/2023 - 21:39
The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.