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Court orders evidence preservation following botched execution attempt
Lawyers state Pike remains tethered to the hospital bed, while the state of Tennessee has not promised it will not seek a new execution.
Student protests in Liège: 107 people arrested
Protests against education reforms in the French-speaking community of Belgium escalate into riots, with police blocking roads.
Major fires at oil complex in Samara region
NASA system detected multiple hotspots, with Zelensky hinting at a Ukrainian strike on the oil infrastructure.
Slovenian woman falls from sailboat near Murter, life in danger
51-year-old Slovenian national treated in hospital after fall from sailboat into sea near Murter.
Split hosts MED9 summit, adopts Split Declaration
Chiefs of nine Mediterranean EU member states conclude they share the same challenges, from budget to migration and energy security.
Reform UK clears two officials in foreign donations affair
Party says no laws were broken, but police investigation continues and the two officials remain suspended.
Commission proposes EUCCS for cross-border emergency communication
The proposal links national emergency service systems into a common framework, with a gradual transition to 4G and 5G and satellite connectivity as a backup.
Cornell lawsuit sparks debate over consent law in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul announced changes to the law following allegations that a student was assaulted while intoxicated.
High Court of Australia strikes down approval for coal mine expansion
A 3-2 ruling found that the approval for the Mount Pleasant mine was invalid as it did not consider emissions outside Australia.
Trump's comments on Iran and US cities draw condemnation
Residents of Los Angeles and San Diego react to president's suggestion that Iran could 'wipe out' the cities
ABC to return Sarah Macdonald to Sydney radio following dismissal
Presenter to take over afternoon slot from March, replacing the late James Valentine.
New Zealand faces more frequent heatwaves and melting glaciers
Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report shows record greenhouse gas levels and increasing pressure on the environment
Christa Pike survives attempted execution in Tennessee
The convict received two doses of a lethal injection, after which she was transferred to hospital; the governor ordered an independent investigation.
Christa Pike conscious after failed execution in Tennessee
Lawyers say her recovery is unprecedented, with the governor suspending all executions until the end of the year.
Commission adopts package on pre-accession reviews
The package sets out political guidelines and measures for preparing the Union for future enlargements, including stronger rule of law protection.
London considers expelling Israeli diplomats over consulate
The 30-day deadline for the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem expires on Thursday, with London considering a reciprocal expulsion of Israeli diplomats in response.
Coalition pledges to cut net migration to 100,000
Taylor announces 'biggest cut in history' to immigration, with stricter visa checks linked to housing completion
Trump approves execution by firing squad for Fort Hood attacker
Hasan is set to become the first US soldier executed by firing squad since the Second World War, the Pentagon has confirmed.