Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says body of Shiri Bibas is not among returned hostages

Israel has demanded the return of Shiri Bibas after it said testing showed that one of the four bodies released by Hamas did not belong to any other hostage

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Source: The Guardian

Ex-officer is convicted in 2022 roadside shooting death of Colorado man

Andrew Buen found guilty of homicide in death of Christian Glass, 22, who showed signs of mental health crisis at scene

A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy was convicted Thursday in …

Source: The Guardian

French pension deficit set to more than double in a decade – despite reform

Despite France’s recent pension overhaul raising the general retirement age from 62 to 64, the country’s pension deficit is expected to more than double between 2035 and 2045 alone, the …

Source: France 24

Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians

Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians

Source: Al Jazeera

Libyan-Irish singer Farah Elle on her unique blend of music

A Libyan-born Irish singer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her love for music, and how primarily she makes music for herself, this as she prepares for a concert here …

Source: France 24

Trump’s dismantling of USAid raises risk of mpox global emergency, experts warn

As administration cuts off resources from African countries to contain outbreak, workers say ‘everybody’s lost’

As the Trump administration dismantles the US Agency for International Development (USAid) and retreats …

Source: The Guardian

In Europe’s crisis Starmer and Badenoch should learn from Sunak

Government and opposition need to adapt approach to tackle a grave situation wrought by Donald Trump’s administration

Source: Financial Times

Lloyds puts aside a further £700m for compensation over car finance scandal

Profits hit as total held back for payouts rises to almost £1.2bn amid uncertainty over final financial impact

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Lloyds Banking Group has been forced to …

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Black farmers among those left in limbo amid federal funding freeze

The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting for equity …

Source: NPR

Worm-like creature with ‘dark secret’ wins New Zealand bug of the year award

Velvet worms have rows of pudgy legs, skin speckled like a galaxy and dissolve their prey with sticky goo

An ancient gummy-looking worm-like creature with a vicious hunting method that …

Source: The Guardian

Plans to allow English single malt whisky branded ‘sabotage’ by Scots

Trade body said it would work with Defra and other parties to ensure ‘robust’ standards

Source: Financial Times

Australia to pump $1.5bn into Gupta steelworks after taking control

GFG Alliance head says he is taking legal advice after state government’s ‘unexpected and unprecedented’ seizure of Whyalla

Source: Financial Times