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Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online

Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold lethal substances to people across the world, including…

Gold Exposure Hits 32-Year High as Central Banks and Investors Pile In

Gold exposure has climbed to its highest level in 32 years, as central banks and private investors increase allocations…

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe

The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

The UK Government's Low Value Purchase System Is a Waste of Time

The UK Government's Low Value Purchase System requires registered suppliers to submit monthly reports even when they've…

Tulip mania: when a single flower was worth more than a house

In the 1630s, Dutch tulip bulbs became so valuable that people traded homes and life savings for rare varieties, with…

Digital Identity Management in Norway Is a Catastrophe

Norway's digital identity management system, while successful in many respects, creates serious problems including…

Gaming Industry Warns Prediction Markets Have Cost States Over $1 Billion in Gambling Taxes

The rapid expansion of prediction markets has sparked a fresh dispute between gambling operators and financial…

Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack

Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

US Military personnel are being targeted using location data

Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania

The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October…

Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

Where Are the Economies of Scale in Homebuilding?

Despite building over 1.3 million homes annually in the US—a volume large enough to typically enable economies of…

Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

Republic of Ireland's McGrath expects protests over Israel games to 'heat up'

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects protests against the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to…

Prediction markets legal battles heat up in Minnesota, Rhode Island

Kalshi sued Minnesota while the CFTC filed against Rhode Island as legal wrangling with state-level authorities seems…

US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say

But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised…

US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds

There are strategies to improve healthcare, but US isn't trying them.

Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

Kalshi Sues to Stop Minnesota From Enforcing America’s First Prediction Market Ban

Prediction market giant Kalshi has asked a federal judge to prevent Minnesota from allowing the ban to go into effect in…

Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel

Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.

After 2,093 Hours in the Dark: Iran Partially Restores Internet Following 88-Day Blockade

The partial restoration of the service comes after one of the largest internet blockades of this kind, starting after…

U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’

One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."

Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders

At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.

Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions

Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?

Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

New York Passes Tax on the Ultra-Wealthy