Sri Lanka’s ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children’s hospital donations
The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
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Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to stealing gold bars as part of elaborate scam
A former senior CIA official has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of gold bars and acquiring real estate in a scam worth more than $40m
Oscar-winning star of On The Waterfront and North By Northwest dies aged 102
Eva Marie Saint, the US actress who won an Oscar for her first movie role in On The Waterfront has died aged 102, her family
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions
Following Arsenal’s first Premier League win in 22 years, the London club has extended Mikel Arteta’s contract to 2030.
France halts use of stun grenades after boy’s hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life’s asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life’s asymmetry.
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker’s death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
Florida poll: Republicans lead in the races for governor and Senate
The new survey shows the state’s Hispanic voters shifting away from President Tweety McTreason after Republicans made gains in 2024.
Live updates: The absolute best October Prime Day deals, hand-picked by a shopping reporter
NBC Selected editors are tracking the best October Prime Day deals on the final day of Amazon’s sale, with live updates on deals actually worth
What does a year-long ceasefire in Gaza look like?
Israel attacked Gaza nine days out of 10 during a so-called ceasefire.
Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.