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Trump loses retrial bid in E Jean Carroll defamation case
Reuters By Chelsea Bailey BBC News, Washington A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s request for a new trial in a civil case in which a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming columnist E Jean Carroll. Mr Trump was ordered to pay $5m (£3.9m) in damages, which he argued was excessive based…
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Nicholas Rossi extradition case ruling delayed due to Covid
Andrew Milligan The ruling in an extradition case involving an American fugitive who tried to fake his own death has been delayed. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard that Nicholas Rossi had been admitted to hospital on Sunday after testing positive for Covid. Rossi is awaiting a decision on whether he will be extradited to Utah to…
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Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in the Highlands
Hundreds of golden retrievers, and their owners, gathered at Guisachan House in Glen Affric – the Highland ancestral home of the breed The first golden retriever puppies were born there 155 years ago. They were bred by aristocrat Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, who wanted a gun dog suited to Scottish Highland terrain. Owners from across the…
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A “magnificent” story of a tragic American genius
Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated latest film tells the story of the man who created the atomic bomb. It’s boldly imaginative and his most mature work yet, writes Caryn James. Bursts of fire fill the screen throughout Oppenheimer, at times making it seem as if a thousand volcanoes were about to engulf us. But they aren’t the…
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Hugo Carvajal: Spain extradites Venezuela’s ex-spy chief to US
Reuters By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News Venezuela’s former head of military intelligence, Hugo Carvajal, is on his way to the United States where he faces charges of drug trafficking. Mr Carvajal was a close ally of the late Venezuelan president, Hugo Chávez, and is thought to hold key information about his government and that of…
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Fast grocery firms doomed by French dark store ban
By Hugh Schofield BBC News, París Pulverised by steep financial losses and hostile new regulations, operators of France’s once-thriving “dark stores” are pulling down the shutters for good. On Wednesday, top brands Getir and Gorillas ceased to exist in France. The city-centre depositories, promising instant deliveries of popular grocery items, blossomed during Covid lockdown. But…
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Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end ‘legacy’ admissions
Getty Images By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington Wesleyan University, an elite US liberal arts college, says it will no longer grant preference to student applicants with family or donor ties. The Connecticut institution said it was “important” to end legacy admissions, which have long been criticised as a perk for the white and…
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The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
Disrupt Burrup Hub By Hannah Ritchie BBC News, Sydney Emma Sangalli’s heart still stops every time she sees a police car. “It’s a feeling in your gut like panic. Total panic. “It’s hard not to believe that you’re a criminal, that you’re deserving of this,” the Australian climate activist says. Last month, the 25-year-old had…
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What is AI? A simple guide to help you understand artificial intelligence
Have you got your head around artificial intelligence yet? In the past six months, chatbots, like ChatGPT, and image generators, such as Midjourney, have rapidly become a cultural phenomenon. But artificial intelligence (AI) or “machine learning” models have been evolving for a while. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll venture beyond chatbots to discover various species…
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Women’s World Cup 2023 quiz: Will you win the trophy?
This year, the biggest tournament in women’s football is coming to Australia and New Zealand – but how much do you know about the Women’s World Cup? If you cannot see the quiz, follow this link. Compiled by Amelia Butterly and Rebecca Thorn Additional reporting by Carla Rosch, Valeria Perasso, Pooria Jafereh, Fernando Duarte and…