A video clip of a laughing Joshlin Smith, who was six years old when she went missing more than a year ago in South Africa, left most people in the courtroom sobbing.
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Russia’s Stalin Statues: Putin’s Reshaping of History
Across Russia, statues honoring Joseph Stalin are quietly reappearing, signaling a broader effort to reframe the Soviet past under President Vladimir Putin. The recent unveiling […]
Judge Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Harvard Foreign Students
Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Move Against Harvard International Students Harvard University has secured a significant temporary victory in its legal battle with the Trump […]
Andrew & Tristan Tate Face Serious UK Charges: Return Confirmed
Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to the UK to face 21 criminal charges once proceedings against them in Romania have concluded, their lawyers have said.
France Bans Smoking: Beaches, Parks, Schools From July 1
France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, health and family minister Catherine Vautrin has said.
SA Mom, 2 Others Get Life for Trafficking Missing Daughter
A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with her two accomplices.
Gaza’s Hunger Crisis: Security Breakdown Fuels Desperation
There is a state of chaos, a breakdown of security, and looting in north Gaza’s main city, where Palestinians are desperately searching for food and where aid is difficult to access.
Creatine: Muscle, Brain & Whole-Body Health Benefits
Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.
Temu Owner PDD Holdings Profit Plunges 47% on Tariffs, Trade War
PDD Holdings, the Chinese owner of online shopping platform Temu, has reported a near 50% drop in profit as US President Donald Trump’s trade policies added to its struggles in its home country.
Skittles Removes Controversial Titanium Dioxide Additive in US
Skittles in the US are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a colour additive that was banned in the European Union in 2022 over possible health risks.