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Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
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French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
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Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
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Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
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Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to ta...
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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
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Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues
In recent days, Russia and Ukraine have launched attacks on each others' infrastructure for shipping goods.
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Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators
The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.