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Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock

Lindsay Clancy trial jurors excused again after defense blames one for deadlock

The jury in the Lindsey Clancy trial was sent home again Thursday afternoon after her defense attorney blamed one “spurned” juror for causing deliberations to extend into Friday, which would be their seventh consecutive day. Jurors appear…

US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

Straits Times

US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

Hostilities have entered their seventh month and the US midterm elections are looming.

Straits Times

The Punch

Shettima took over Borno as governor at height of Boko Haram — Ex-Minister

Explore Kashim Shettima’s journey from Borno State governor, where he tackled the Boko Haram insurgency, to Nigeria’s Vice President. A story of resilience Read More…

The Punch

Justice considering run for West Virginia governor

Justice considering run for West Virginia governor

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) said Thursday he is considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2028, after leaving it to join the upper chamber less than two years ago. During an appearance on MetroNews’s “Talkline” radio show…

Vance ‘really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden’ at 9/11 ceremony

Vance ‘really looking forward to hanging out with Joe Biden’ at 9/11 ceremony

Vice President Vance on Thursday quipped he was “really looking forward” to seeing former President Biden at a New York City memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “As you can probably…

Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison

ABC News

Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison

Imran Khan went from swashbuckling cricketer to Pakistan PM and then political prisoner. His sons now hold grave fears for their father's health.

ABC News

2027: I’m ready to die protecting my vote – Obi

Daily Trust

2027: I’m ready to die protecting my vote – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that he is ready to lose his life while protecting his votes in the 2027 election. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State…

Daily Trust

Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago speech

Buenos Aires Times

Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago speech

Argentina’s president calls for left-wing ideas to be “banished” as he addresses right-wing summit in Santiago. Leer más

Buenos Aires Times

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

Al Jazeera

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.

Al Jazeera

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

The Guardian

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths The US vice-president, JD Vance, said “sometimes things happen” when asked on Thursday whether an American strike was…

The Guardian

Trump moves to end tax-exempt status for schools that help minority students

Trump moves to end tax-exempt status for schools that help minority students

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to end tax-exempt status for private schools that provide preferential treatment to minority students. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Status (IRS) issued a proposed regulation that…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

The testimony of auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA) in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara…