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'Don't let him die': Teacher accused of murdering baby begged medics to save son, UK court hears

A teacher, Jamie Varley, is on trial for the murder and abuse of his 13-month-old adopted son. Prosecutors allege the child suffered frequent beatings and sexual assaults. Medical experts testified that the child's condition contradicted the father's account of a bathtub incident, raising serious questions about the events leading to…

The Times of India

Rutgers graduation speaker canceled for pro-Palestinian posts says decision sends ‘dangerous’ message

Rami Elghandour tells Guardian in exclusive interview his speech was cancelled due to students’ complaints

The Guardian - US

Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close

Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shout ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’

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Man stabbed UK judge’s daughter 22 times, then set off gas blast to destroy home, jury hears

Clifton George, living in London, finds himself at the center of a harrowing murder trial, accused of inflicting 22 stab wounds on his partner, Annabel Rook, amidst a volatile argument. George has openly admitted to manslaughter but contests the murder charges. Prosecutors allege a chilling aftermath, claiming he orchestrated a…

The Times of India

UK arrest risk: Andrew Tate denied guarantee against detention if he returns to Britain

Andrew Tate's bid to return to the UK for a civil rape case has been blocked by the Crown Prosecution Service, which refused to offer assurances against arrest. This means Tate faces immediate detention if he enters Britain. The civil trial, involving four women, has been delayed, while Tate also…

The Times of India

Ex-Scottish council leader Jordan Linden jailed for 18 months over sex crimes against boys, young men

A former Scottish National Party (SNP) council leader was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against boys and young men, with angry scenes unfolding outside court as he arrived for sentencing.

The Times of India

Florida woman stops at McDonald’s, then killed 3 sheriff deputies. Then she blames McDonald’s for the ‘brain fog’

According to her, a big McDonald's meal is the culprit.

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The Latest: 3 passengers from virus-hit cruise ship evacuated to the Netherlands

Three people from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, including the ship’s doctor, are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care

The Independent UK

Australia says it’s ready to handle return of Isis-linked families from Syria

Police chief says some members of returning group will be arrested and charged and others kept under investigation

The Independent UK

DoJ closes San Francisco immigration court in move critics say worsens case backlog

Attorneys criticize closure and say it sows ‘a lot of chaos’ as Trump administration claims shuttering is ‘cost effective’

The Guardian - US

ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses

The number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined by 33% in 2025 — the first drop in five years — due in large part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses

The Independent UK

US cancels visas for board of Costa Rica newspaper critical of Trump ally

Leading newspaper La Nación calls US’s barring of board members ‘indirect attack on press freedom’

The Guardian - UK

Trump would fire Howard Lutnick if he saw video of his Epstein testimony, say House oversight committee Democrats – as it happened

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Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly

Europe, Asia, and Africa all face potentially dire jet fuel shortages. "There is little doubt there is going to be a disaster,” says one economist.

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The Independent UK

Freak injury horror for Lakers star Jarred Vanderbilt as he suffers gruesome pinkie break

The injury occurred when Vanderbilt attempted to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren. His finger struck the backboard, causing an immediate, painful reaction

The Guardian - AU

‘Terrifying’: political candidate violently abused and schoolboy thrown into bin, antisemitism royal commission hears

The third day of hearings of the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion heard further evidence from Jewish Australians

Radio France Internationale

French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case against former first lady

France’s judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda’s former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

The Guardian - UK

Singapore introduces caning for boys who bully others at school

Under new guidelines caning will only be used as a punishment for male students aged nine and above as a ‘last resort’

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New Mexico proposes $3.7bn fine for Meta and sweeping changes to its social platforms

State’s attorney general petitions for overhaul of how Meta’s child safety protocol in second phase of landmark case

The Guardian - UK

‘If he didn’t do it, who did?’: fresh doubts over 2007 murder case that gripped Italy

Fresh DNA evidence in the killing of Chiara Poggi has brought a previously investigated suspect back under scrutiny, raising questions over the conviction

The Independent UK

80-year-old crossing guard killed after being hit by car while helping kids cross street in New Jersey

Witnesses say Jean Schultz pushed the children out of the path of the car moments before she was struck

International Business Times UK

Carrollton Shooting Update: What We Know About the Motive As Suspect Was Captured Blocks Away in Dramatic Foot Chase

Two killed and three injured in a Carrollton shooting during a business meeting, as police arrest a suspect after a brief foot chase

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio, in White House press room, puts a spin on rising gas prices

Secretary of state says US is ‘very fortunate’ as Trump’s Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 a gallon – key US politics stories from Tuesday, 5 May at a glance

The Texas Tribune

Top Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made in wake of deadly floods

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said they’re asking the state health agency to lift the fiber optics requirement that some camps are struggling to address.

The Guardian - US

Correspondents’ dinner suspect faces new charge of assaulting federal officer

Revised indictment alleges Cole Allen, accused of targeting Trump, assaulted federal officer with deadly weapon

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