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UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, as prosecution rates remain ‘shamefully’ low

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UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, as prosecution rates remain ‘shamefully’ low

“Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low, with many victims waiting years for justice,” said Burnham (Photo: Reuters). British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday announced introduction of dedicated courts to hear rape and serious sexual offences, aiming to speed up convictions and reduce the backlog that has plagued the justice system for years.According to … Read more

Cats may have their own chemical ‘ID cards’: Scientists found 13 unusual fatty acids in urine that remain stable for at least 24 hours which can easily help identify individual cats

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Cats may have their own chemical ‘ID cards’: Scientists found 13 unusual fatty acids in urine that remain stable for at least 24 hours which can easily help identify individual cats

It seems there exists an established yet hidden cat calling system. According to scientists, cats identify one another through a shockingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. Thus, feline friendships might have to do more with their identification than consistent meetings.Cats rely heavily on scent to learn about … Read more

ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick

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ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director.The withdrawal was announced in a brief notice on Thursday, which did not give a reason for the decision. … Read more

Lil Durk trial: Why the rapper may remain behind bars even if he is found not guilty

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Lil Durk faces a second racketeering trial, which experts say could keep him behind bars even if he is acquitted in the current case. (Instagram/ @lildurk)

As Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial comes to a close and the jury begins deliberating, there is one thing that may not change no matter the verdict, that the rapper could still remain behind bars, at least for now. Lil Durk faces a second racketeering trial, which experts say could keep him behind bars even if … Read more

No royal duties: King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after UK return

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No royal duties: King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after UK return

Harry and Meghan will remain private citizens after returning to the UK. Prince Harry and Meghan will not resume official royal duties despite returning to the UK, with a letter sent on behalf of King Charles confirming they remain private citizens.The message, issued by Lord Chamberlain, one of the senior officials at Buckingham Palace, has … Read more

China mudslide: One missing person found dead as death toll rises to two; 10 remain missing

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China mudslide: One missing person found dead as death toll rises to two; 10 remain missing

Torrential rain brought by cyclone Saudel triggered the landlside Rescuers in southeastern China’s Jiangxi province found one of the people missing after a mudslide triggered by torrential rain from tropical cyclone Saudel, state broadcaster CCTV reported Sunday.However, the person was found dead, bringing the death toll to two and leaving 10 people still missing.The mudslide … Read more

Grand Canyon flash flood update: Scary visuals emerge as 1 dies and 15 remain unaccounted

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More than 15 people may be missing after the flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service. ((Photo by J. Baird / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / AFP))

Dramatic videos and photographs from Grand Canyon National Park are circulating on social media after a deadly flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon. According to park officials, the disaster left one person dead and about 15 people missing or unaccounted for. More than 15 people may be missing after the flash flood in Grand … Read more

Niger mutiny suppressed, but questions remain over junta’s cohesion

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Niger mutiny suppressed, but questions remain over junta's cohesion

Niger’s military regime and its Russian paramilitary partners put down a mutiny by soldiers after a long and confusing day of fighting around the capital Niamey. Niger mutiny suppressed, but questions remain over junta’s cohesion But many questions remain surrounding the events that posed one of the gravest challenges to the regime of General Abdourahamane … Read more

A teaspoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than there are humans on Earth, yet scientists say most species remain unknown

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A teaspoon of healthy soil contains more living organisms than there are humans on Earth, yet scientists say most species remain unknown

Beneath every footstep lies a world most of us will never see. A single teaspoon of soil, scooped from a healthy forest floor, holds more living organisms than there are humans on the planet, bacteria, fungi, protists and nematodes packed together in numbers that barely make sense on a human scale. Stranger still, the vast … Read more

In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

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In 1908, an unschooled Indiana widow began a 20-year fight to defend 120 acres of Lake Michigan dunes from a steel giant; 72 years later, 212 acres including part of her tract joined Indiana Dunes to remain open space forever

Carr remained determined to defend what she believed was hers (Photo: NPS) In the early 1900s, an Indiana widow spent more than two decades fighting to defend her claim to 120 acres along Lake Michigan. Drusilla Carr had lived on the land for decades before it became valuable. As the city of Gary, Indiana, grew … Read more