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Clergy abuse survivors say there’s still ‘long ways to go’ after sentencing of New Orleans priest

One survivor says local archbishop ‘should have been sitting right there next to’ abuser Lawrence Hecker at his hearing

The Guardian - US

Calls for abortion law change in England after couple sentenced for buying pills

Campaigners say case of Sophie Harvey and her partner exposes harmful and unnecessary criminalisation of women

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: 51 men found guilty in Pelicot mass rape trial

French man jailed for 20 years over abuse of ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot. Plus, Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide for restricting Gaza water supply

The Guardian - UK

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England’s hospitals ‘hit hard with early festive flu season’ as cases rise

The latest figures show an average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week.

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to end ‘smokescreen’ of trail hunting as Boxing Day hunts near

Environment minister Mary Creagh said the Government is committed to banning the practice.

The Independent UK

Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: ex-husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty

Gisèle Pelicot addresses other sexual violence victims after the verdicts, saying outside court: ‘We share the same fight’

The Guardian - UK

Bali bomb plotters moved from Guantánamo to Malaysia after guilty plea

Malaysians imprisoned in US prison camp agreed to testify against alleged ringleader of attacks that killed 202

The Guardian - UK

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Rubi Vergara, 14, named as student gunned down in Wisconsin school shooting

An obituary released on Wednesday named the 14-year-old as one of the victims of the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison

The Independent UK

Biden says drones aren't "nefarious"

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Biden said there was "no sense of a danger" to drone sightings

Salon

NASCAR Hall Of Famer Fred Lorenzen Dies At 89

Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR legend and Daytona 500 champion, passes away at 89. Remembered for his on-track success and impact on the sport.

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Ex-husband Of Gisele Pelicot Found Guilty In France Mass Rape Trial

A court on Thursday convicted a French man of aggravated rape for committing and orchestrating the mass rape of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers who he recruited online, after an over three month trial that shocked France.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘fantasiser’ over peace talks claim and says he wanted to ‘annihilate’ Ukraine’s army – as it happened

Ukrainian leader responds to Russian president’s claims that countries were on the verge of a deal to end hostilities in April 2022

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029

Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Israel hits Yemen’s rebel-held capital and port city with deadly airstrikes

Strikes happened just after the Israeli military said its air force intercepted a missile launched from Yemen

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The Independent UK

Former Uvalde schools police chief who asked for charges to be dropped returns to court

The former schools police chief in Uvalde, Texas, who has asked a judge to throw out charges accusing him of failing to take action during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, is expected back in court

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine

Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine.

International Business Times

'At Least 100 North Koreans Killed' Fighting For Russia: Seoul

At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.

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Utah Family Tragedy: Five Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

Tragic incident in a Utah home leaves five dead, one injured in suspected murder-suicide. Investigation ongoing.

The Independent UK

Minnesota deputies saw 250 animals suffering at purported rescue. Weeks later, only 70 were left

Minnesota officials this month went to a purported rescue facility to remove more than 250 animals living in crates caked with excrement

The Independent UK

Political donations rules ‘need strengthening’ says head of Electoral Commission

It comes amid reports that X owner Elon Musk has been preparing to make a large donation to Reform UK.

The Independent UK

‘Harder’ for disadvantaged pupils to catch up as they move into secondary school

A think tank highlighted significant variation in the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in different areas of England.

The Independent UK

Call for action after ‘devastating’ rise in drink deaths

The Alcohol Health Alliance said deaths have been allowed to spiral in England.

The Independent UK

Motorists want tougher sentences to tackle drink-driving – survey

Motorists face a minimum disqualification period of 12 months if they are convicted of drink-driving.

LiveScience

Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States' first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.

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