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Father among three charged with murder of Sara Sharif
The father, stepmother and uncle of Sara Sharif have been charged with the murder of the 10-year-old girl, Surrey Police has said. Urfan Sharif, 41, his partner Beinash Batool, 29, and Urfan’s brother, Faisal Malik, 28, all of Hammond Road, Woking, have been charged, the force said. They are also charged with causing or allowing…
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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice
Survivors of crimes committed by the 1970s military junta in Argentina are fighting to see a priest stand trial for his alleged role in kidnappings and torture against opponents of the regime. As Elena Basso reports from San Rafael in Argentina, the case shows that the wounds caused by the coup are still far from…
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Explore New York City’s eight-best Jewish eateries
From Kossar’s to Gertie’s to Shalom Japan, these traditional, modern and fusion eateries are pioneering a new era of Jewish food in the US. Few places are as synonymous with Jewish food as New York City. Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighbourhood served as a culinary cauldron when it was home to the largest Jewish community…
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Should we be worried about older politicians?
With the top contenders for the US presidential election in 2024 both well past the typical retirement age, debate is raging over the trade-offs of being led by older politicians Pauline Newman, now 96, holds a lifetime position as a US federal judge. Though she wants to carry on working, she’s in the midst of…
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Ukraine’s Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip
By Max Matza BBC News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House when he visits the US next week, US media report. Both leaders are also due to attend the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York that week, reports CBS News, the…
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Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim
By Dearbail Jordan BBC News US authorities have seized artworks by the Austrian artist Egon Schiele from American museums following a claim they were looted during the Holocaust. Investigators in New York have seized three pieces from galleries in Chicago, Pittsburgh and Ohio. The pictures are being sought by the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum, an…
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Wilderness author on phone call that stopped her quitting
By Nathan Bevan BBC News It’s the new TV thriller starring Jenna Coleman and featuring Taylor Swift on its soundtrack – here the writer behind Wilderness reveals what the new series means to her. She spent years working as a journalist and as a police press officer. So, if anyone knows how to write crime…
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The true story of Coco Chanel’s childhood: In search of Gabrielle
Until Gabrielle Chanel became Coco, she left barely a footprint. However, by tracing her history through rural France, Justine Picardie has been able to piece together her childhood. The butcher was the only place in the Auvergne village of Courpière that showed any signs of life when I visited on an August afternoon. A handful…
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Florida advises against Covid boosters for under-65s
By Mike Wendling BBC News Authorities in Florida have told residents under age 65 to avoid new Covid booster vaccines, contradicting advice from US health experts. Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement came a day after the Centers for Disease Control recommended Americans older than six months get boosters. Covid cases are on the rise in the…
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Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike
By Chloe Kim BBC News Would you rather have a famous actor walk your dog, or help you solve the New York Times crossword? Both could be yours for a (probably sizeable) price, after celebrities launched an online auction to help production crew members pay for their healthcare amid the months-long Hollywood actors’ and writers’…