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YouTuber pays compensation after ‘copycat’ death
A Chinese influencer has agreed to pay compensation to the families of two girls – after one died in what her family says was an attempt to copy a viral video. Ms Yeah, who has […]
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Jason Lawrance appeals against vasectomy lie rape convictions
A man found guilty of rape after lying about having had a vasectomy is appealing against the convictions. Jason Lawrance’s convictions were thought to be the first of their kind and could have wider implications […]
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Corey Lewandowski: Ex-Trump aide stonewalls impeachment hearing
A former Trump campaign manager has lashed out at Democrats during the first congressional hearings to explore possible impeachment of the president. Corey Lewandowski repeatedly refused to answer questions during an ill-tempered House of Representatives […]
Human Rights
South Africa ConCourt rules spanking your child at home is illegal
JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court has ruled that it is illegal for parents to smack their children in their homes. The court has upheld the South Gauteng High Court’s 2017 ruling against corporal punishment in the […]
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Supreme Court: Parliament suspension battle
The row over the legality of Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament will return to the Supreme Court later for a second day. The PM suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier […]
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Brett Kavanaugh: Trump defends judge amid new misconduct claim
US President Donald Trump has angrily defended Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing a fresh allegation of sexual misconduct. A former university classmate of Justice Kavanaugh’s has said he exposed himself at a […]
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Dr Ulrich Klopfer: Thousands of foetal remains found in home
The remains of more than 2,000 foetuses have been found at the Illinois home of a former abortion doctor. The family of Dr Ulrich Klopfer discovered the remains while sorting through the doctor’s property after […]
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DR Congo ex-health minister arrested over Ebola funds
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested a former health minister for allegedly mismanaging funds allocated for the Ebola epidemic. Oly Ilunga resigned as health minister in July after being stripped of responsibility […]
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Gold toilet stolen in Blenheim Palace burglary
An 18-carat solid gold toilet has been stolen in a burglary overnight at Blenheim Palace. A gang broke into the Oxfordshire palace at about 04:50 BST and stole the artwork, Thames Valley Police said. The […]
Canada
Canada police employee charged under national security act
Canada’s top police organisation has charged one of its senior officials with violating national security laws. Cameron Ortis, a civilian member of the RCMP, is accused of breaching the Security of Information Act and the […]