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A federal court has blocked a new congressional voting map in Alabama, ruling it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters. The map, approved by Alabama's Republican-controlled legislature, would have reduced the number of districts with a majority of…

A woman has been found guilty of killing her five-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her almost 50 years ago. Janice Nix was convicted of manslaughter at Bristol Crown Court. The case related to the death of Andrea Bernard in 1978. Andrea…

Police data reveals that 21% of individuals arrested during the 2024 riots in England and Northern Ireland have since been reported for domestic abuse. This figure translates to 199 people out of the 949 detained. The riots, which took place…

Thomas Massie, a conservative US Representative from Kentucky, has filed paperwork to potentially run for office in 2028. Massie recently lost a Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Despite the filing, Massie has…

A woman in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was injured after a dog triggered a shotgun blast near a convenience store. Police responded to reports of gunfire at the store and found the woman with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred when a dog…

Seamus Maguire, a victim of the Troubles, disappeared in 1976. He is believed to have been killed and buried in County Antrim by republican paramilitaries. Fifty years on, a dig has begun to recover his remains. Maguire's family has long…

Chile's push to become Latin America's technology hub is driving a surge in datacentre construction. Datacentres require significant amounts of water for cooling systems, straining local resources. The country is currently experiencing its worst drought in decades, with some areas…

A collision between a train and a school bus at a level crossing in Belgium has resulted in four fatalities. The incident occurred near the town of Buggenhout in the Flanders region. Two of the victims were children, who were…

The US immigration enforcement agency's deportation flights are having a significant impact on the environment. Emissions from these flights have been found to be substantial, contributing to the climate crisis. During the Trump administration, mass deportation efforts led to a…

BP has removed Albert Manifold as its chair, citing serious governance and conduct concerns. The decision is effective immediately. Manifold's departure follows an investigation into his conduct, details of which have not been publicly disclosed. Ian Tyler will take over…

The Australian government's special investigator, appointed to investigate war crimes, has requested the corruption commission to probe a leak related to Ben Roberts-Smith, a former SAS soldier. Roberts-Smith is facing charges of war crimes allegedly committed in Afghanistan. The investigator…

Ferrari's shares have declined following the unveiling of its first electric vehicle, the Luce. Priced at $640,000, the Luce boasts a design developed in collaboration with renowned designer Jony Ive. However, the vehicle's aesthetic has proven divisive, prompting some analysts…

Iran's nationwide internet blackout persists, contradicting government claims that access would be restored. The blackout began in January, amid widespread protests against the regime. Internet monitors are uncertain whether the ongoing disruption is due to technical issues or a deliberate…

Texas is witnessing a heated Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The campaign has taken a divisive turn with a surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in ads. Muslims make up a small but significant minority in Texas, with around…