Man who claimed weedkiller caused cancer awarded $2.1bn by US jury
A man who claimed a weedkiller caused his cancer has been awarded about $2.1bn (£1.6bn) in compensation and damages by a US jury.
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US lifts $10m reward for major Taliban leader Haqqani
The removal of the bounty comes days after Afghan group releases US citizen.
Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives
PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar have been at loggerheads over failure to prevent October 7 attacks.
Detained Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu denies ‘terrorism’ charges: Report
Opposition leader detained by the government on Wednesday for alleged corruption and “terrorism”.
No. 2 St. John’s eliminated by No. 10 Arkansas in first major upset of NCAA Tournament
In a coaching rematch from the 1996 Final Four, John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks upset Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Red Storm to advance to the Sweet 16.
At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea
Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.
Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.
Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says
Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump’s 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like.
Israel strikes Lebanon after claiming it intercepted rockets that Hezbollah denies firing
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit south Lebanon on Saturday after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
US defence staff could face lie detector tests in probe into leaks after Musk Pentagon visit
US defence department workers could face lie detector tests as the Pentagon investigates alleged leaks of national security information.
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, needs two months rest: Doctors
Ailing pontiff was admitted to Rome hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection.
Chinese F1 GP: Hamilton hails ‘mega’ first Ferrari win
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton leads from start to finish in the sprint race before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Doctors say Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, but his recovery will take months
Dr. Sergio Alfieri, medical director of Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said Francis will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering at the Vatican.