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Killer’s sentence is thrown out after AI clip of victim speaking beyond the grave made judge so emotional that he gave ‘unfair’ punishment
Gabriel Horcasitas, a 55-year-old convicted of fatally shooting Christopher Pelkey, 37, during a 2021 road-rage incident in Chandler, Arizona, has had his sentence vacated following a groundbreaking court ruling. The Arizona Court of Appeals determined on Wednesday that an AI-generated video of Pelkey presented during sentencing was unreliable and improperly influenced the judge’s decision, marking…
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Conservatives vow to reverse Labour’s EU reset; Marquez cuts MotoGP title gap
The Conservatives pledge to reverse Labour’s EU approach as Marquez cuts the MotoGP championship gap. Concerns raised over fish slaughterhouse inspections.
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Three hospitals and hundreds quarantined after plague death in Russia
A laboratory technician has died of pneumonic plague in Siberia, with reports suggesting she broke a test tube containing live bacteria at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. Darya Shipilova, 28, was admitted to hospital on 29 September and died two days later. The incident has prompted a major public health response, with approximately 200 contacts quarantined,…
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Christa Pike’s condition remains uncertain after botched Tennessee execution
Christa Pike remains critically ill in hospital after surviving two failed execution attempts in Tennessee. Her lawyer says her prognosis is unclear, and the case has prompted Governor Bill Lee to suspend executions for the rest of the year while authorities have yet to explain what went wrong or say whether they will try again.…
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Delhi police face harassment allegations from journalists at voter roll protests
Three female journalists have accused Delhi police officers of sexual harassment during protests against changes to India’s voter rolls. Police say the complaint has been referred to the crime branch for an impartial inquiry, while opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called on the home ministry to answer for women’s safety. Thousands of people gathered in…
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Strangled flight attendant’s body is found near creek bank by fisherman a year after she was reported missing
Rana Nofal Soluri, a 47-year-old flight attendant reported missing in June 2025, has been identified through DNA testing after a fisherman found her remains near a creek in the Bowie area of Texas. Dennis William Day, her friend and roommate, is charged with her murder; the identification provides investigators with confirmation of where her body…
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Police ‘preparing’ for more small boat arrivals after dinghy heading for the south coast seen in the English Channel
Police are preparing for the possible arrival of a migrant dinghy on the Hampshire coast after a small boat was spotted crossing the English Channel from Normandy. The vessel is being tracked by French coastguard and rescue vessels, though its exact landing point remains uncertain. The situation reflects heightened tensions following a similar incident days…
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Beloved schoolgirl, 13, is hit and killed by van driver who said he thought he just collided with a ‘bump in the road’
A 13-year-old girl, Quinn Broyles, died after being struck by a van whilst riding an e-scooter in Canby, Oregon. The driver, Cody Churchwell, 31, allegedly fled the scene after the collision, claiming he thought he had merely hit a bump in the road. Quinn was airlifted to hospital but succumbed to her injuries, prompting charges…
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Seven-part documentary showcases Africa’s wildlife and conservation work
National Geographic has launched a seven-episode documentary series titled Africa: Earth’s Wild Home, narrated by acclaimed actress Wunmi Mosaku. The four-year production documents diverse African wildlife and ecosystems across nearly 30 countries. It marks the beginning of an ambitious franchise intended to showcase the wildlife and environments of all seven continents. The production team captured…