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The number of people who died by suicide after experiencing domestic abuse in England and Wales has risen from 98 to about 150 in one year. Officials say better awareness and changes in how cases are recorded partly explain the increase.
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In the year to March 2025, about 150 people who had suffered domestic abuse took their own lives, up from 98 the previous year.
The Domestic Homicide Project recorded 347 deaths linked to domestic abuse in that year, including 80 murders by intimate partners.
Young people aged 16 to 19 made up a higher proportion of victims than older age groups, with some under 18 involved in both victim and suspect roles.
Police now check for domestic abuse history when investigating suicides and unexpected deaths, a change started last year.
Women accounted for 73% of suicides related to domestic abuse, and most suspects were men known to the police.
Officials and campaigners want better support for victims and propose making suicide after domestic abuse its own criminal offense.
The UK government says it is using all available powers to fight domestic abuse and hold offenders accountable.
Experts warn that violent online content may influence teenagers’ attitudes toward violence in relationships.
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Italy has sent a Chinese hacker to the United States, where he is accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine research. US prosecutors say the man, Xu Zewei, targeted universities and other groups during cyberattacks tied to China’s government.
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Italy arrested Xu Zewei in Milan in July for suspected cyberattacks on COVID-19 research groups.
Italy extradited Xu to the US to face charges related to hacking and stealing information.
Xu allegedly worked for Shanghai Powerock Network and targeted institutions including a Texas university and a law firm in Washington, DC.
The cyberattacks are linked to a China state-sponsored campaign called “Hafnium” that exploited email software weaknesses.
Xu faces nine criminal charges, like wire fraud and conspiracy to access protected computers without permission.
If found guilty, Xu could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison per major charge.
US officials emphasized their commitment to stopping hackers who steal from US businesses and schools.
The Chinese government has denied involvement in hacking and called such accusations false.
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A passenger plane crashed near Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board. The plane was flying from the city of Yei and may have crashed because of poor visibility.
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The crash happened southwest of Juba, South Sudan’s capital.
All 14 people on the plane died.
The flight started in the city of Yei.
Low visibility (meaning poor sight conditions) is reported as a possible cause of the crash.
The plane was a passenger aircraft, carrying people.
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Two trains collided near Jakarta, Indonesia, killing at least seven people and injuring 81. Rescuers are working to free survivors trapped in the wreckage and help the injured.
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The crash happened at Bekasi Timur station, about 25 km from Jakarta.
A long-distance train hit a stationary commuter train that had stopped after a taxi clipped it on a level crossing.
Seven people died, and 81 were injured in the collision.
All the victims were on the commuter train; passengers on the long-distance train were safely evacuated.
Rescuers used special tools to free people trapped inside crushed train cars.
Emergency services including military, fire brigade, and Red Cross are assisting in rescue efforts.
Survivors described sudden impact and getting trapped in a pile of passengers inside the train.
Authorities warned the death toll might rise as rescuers continue their work.
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Armed groups and Tuareg rebels in Mali have worked together in coordinated attacks. These actions have challenged the ruling military government, pushed Russian mercenaries out of important northern regions, and resulted in the death of the defense minister.
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Armed groups and Tuareg rebels are joining forces in Mali.
The ruling military government (junta) is facing serious threats from these attacks.
Russian mercenaries have been forced out of key northern areas of Mali.
The defense minister of Mali was killed during this conflict.
The cooperation between different groups is a new development in Mali’s ongoing instability.
The violence mainly affects northern Mali, a region with a history of rebellion and conflict.
These attacks indicate a shift in power dynamics within Mali’s conflict zones.
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A luxury Russian yacht linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz despite a current blockade. The yacht traveled from Dubai to Oman at a time when tensions between Iran and the US over the waterway remain high.
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The yacht, named Nord, is 142 meters long and valued at about $500 million.
Nord is linked to Alexey Mordashov, a Russian billionaire with close ties to President Putin.
The yacht traveled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, passing through the Strait of Hormuz over a weekend.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping route where about 20% of the world's oil and gas normally pass.
Iran has restricted shipping in this waterway following a US blockade on Iranian ports announced by President Donald Trump.
The yacht was registered to a company owned by Mordashov’s wife in 2022.
Maritime traffic in the region is much lower than before the Russia-Ukraine war, which has increased global oil prices.
Russia and Iran are strengthening their diplomatic ties amid the ongoing dispute over the strait.
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Five people died and many were injured after two trains crashed near Jakarta, Indonesia. Rescue teams are still working to free passengers trapped in the damaged trains.
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The crash happened late Monday night at Bekasi city’s train station near Jakarta.
A commuter train and a long-distance train collided.
Five people have died, and dozens were injured.
At least four people remain trapped in the wreckage.
Rescue workers are cutting through metal to reach trapped passengers.
The crash was caused when a taxi hit a commuter train on a level crossing, stopping it on the tracks.
The trains involved were the Jakarta-Cikarang commuter train and the Argo Bromo Anggrek high-speed train.
Train accidents have happened before in Indonesia, sometimes with many deaths.
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Rebel Wilson is giving evidence in a defamation case brought by Charlotte MacInnes, who accuses Wilson of making false claims about a sexual harassment complaint on social media. The case involves accusations about events during filming of the movie The Deb and whether MacInnes retracted a complaint to protect her career.
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Rebel Wilson is facing a defamation lawsuit from Charlotte MacInnes, star of The Deb.
MacInnes says Wilson’s social media posts falsely claimed she made and then withdrew a sexual harassment complaint.
Wilson appeared in federal court in Sydney to give evidence in the case.
Wilson’s wife may not need to testify due to pregnancy risks.
The dispute began after MacInnes helped a co-producer, Amanda Ghost, who had a medical episode.
Wilson alleges overhearing intimate conversations between MacInnes and Ghost, which MacInnes denies.
Wilson claims MacInnes retracted her complaint to advance her career by pleasing Ghost.
MacInnes denies harm to her reputation from Wilson’s posts and rejects other claims against her.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House for a four-day state visit. They were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania. The visit coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence from Britain.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania greeted them.
The visit is planned to last four days.
The visit happens as the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence.
It is an official state visit between the UK and the US.
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A British parliamentary report warns that the UK’s funding problems and limited submarine-building capacity threaten the Aukus nuclear submarine project with Australia. The report calls for stronger political leadership and better funding to prevent delays that could undermine Australia’s long-term defense plans.
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The UK has under-funded shipbuilding for decades, leading to very low submarine availability.
Australia depends on the UK to design and build a new class of nuclear submarines called SSN-Aukus.
The UK currently has only one submarine-building shipyard, located in Barrow-in-Furness.
Australia has committed A$4.6 billion to help upgrade the UK’s submarine-building ability.
The UK must prioritize building its own Dreadnought-class nuclear submarines first.
The House of Commons report says political leadership in the UK is weak and needs to improve.
The UK’s HMS Anson submarine had to leave Australia early for a conflict in the Middle East.
The UK government has delayed publishing a review on Aukus progress, causing concern about transparency.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla began their first state visit to the United States with a welcome by President Donald Trump and the First Lady at the White House. Their activities included afternoon tea, a ceremony for America’s 250th anniversary at the British Embassy, and a garden party.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington DC on Monday.
This visit is the first state visit by a reigning British monarch to the US since 2007.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted the royal couple at Joint Base Andrews.
The royals attended an afternoon tea at the White House after arriving.
They took part in a time capsule ceremony at the British Embassy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The day ended with a garden party hosted by the British Embassy.
The visit underscores diplomatic relations between the UK and the US.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C., to begin a four-day state visit to the United States. Their visit continued despite an attack that occurred on the previous Saturday.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting the United States for four days.
They arrived in Washington, D.C., on a Monday.
The visit is an official state visit.
An attack happened on the Saturday before their arrival.
CBS News provided coverage and analysis of the visit.
The visit includes various events and meetings during the four days.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the United States and were welcomed by President Donald Trump and the First Lady. During this visit, the King planned to deliver a speech to the US Congress about shared values and international issues. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced a critical vote in Parliament regarding an investigation into Lord Mandelson's appointment.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted at the White House by President Trump and Melania Trump.
The King was set to address the US Congress, promoting unity and discussing topics like Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Aukus defense pact.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tried to rally support ahead of a vote on a parliamentary investigation related to Lord Mandelson.
Starmer described the vote as a political move by the opposition to undermine his government.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urged Labour MPs to support the investigation for the country's sake.
There was heightened security for the King's visit following a recent assassination attempt at a White House event involving President Trump.
Iran’s embassy in the UK made controversial social media posts about sacrifice during its conflict with the US and Israel but later denied promoting hostility.
China blocked Meta's $2 billion purchase of an AI app, Manus, signaling caution over foreign tech acquisitions amid US-China competition.
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Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor known for the film Dances With Wolves, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. He was found guilty of multiple charges in Nevada, while additional charges against him in Canada are still pending.
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A Nevada judge sentenced Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison on Monday.
He was convicted on 13 charges mostly related to sexual assault after a jury trial.
Three women accused him, including one who was 14 when the abuse began.
The victims said they were abused by Chasing Horse, who used his role as a spiritual leader.
Chasing Horse denied the charges and said the verdict was a miscarriage of justice.
Further charges against him are pending in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada.
He was once a Lakota medicine man and acted as a spiritual leader in Indigenous communities.
His attorney’s motion for a new trial was denied by the court.
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Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in the West Bank village of Jalud while people were inside. This incident is part of ongoing violence in the area, where settlers have attacked Palestinians and Israeli forces have made many arrests.
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Israeli settlers set fire to a house in Jalud, a village in the West Bank.
People were reportedly inside the home during the attack.
The West Bank is an area occupied and contested between Israelis and Palestinians.
Violence in the region has increased recently, involving settlers and Palestinians.
Israeli forces have conducted mass detentions in the occupied territories.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of conflict and confrontations in the area.
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Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan hit a university and homes in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and injuring at least 85. Pakistan denied attacking the university, and this was the first attack since peace talks mediated by China earlier in April.
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The strikes occurred in Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province in north-eastern Afghanistan.
Seven people died and at least 85 were wounded, including women, children, students, and professors.
Afghan officials said the Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University was hit, injuring about 30 students and staff.
Pakistan denied attacking the university and called the claims false.
The attack came after recent peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by China.
Both countries have been in conflict since February, including cross-border attacks and airstrikes.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants who attack Pakistan, which Afghanistan denies.
The conflict has displaced around 94,000 people according to the UN.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have started a four-day state visit to the United States, the first visit by a British monarch since 2007. During the visit, King Charles will speak to the U.S. Congress, calling for unity to defend shared democratic values and support for alliances like NATO and Ukraine.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at Andrews airbase in Maryland and were welcomed at the White House by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Security is very tight due to a recent shooting at a Washington DC event attended by President Trump.
King Charles will address Congress, expressing sympathy for the shooting victims and emphasizing the need to protect democracy amid international challenges.
The King’s speech will highlight the historic partnership between the U.S. and the UK and call for renewed cooperation based on shared values like tolerance and liberty.
On arrival, the royal couple met U.S. and British officials and received flowers and national anthems performed by a band.
The visit includes symbolic gestures such as seeing a beehive shaped like the White House, reflecting King Charles’s interest in beekeeping.
At a garden party at the UK embassy, guests included American and British political, scientific, military, and charity figures; British beef served was from the first tariff-free shipment after a trade deal.
Queen Camilla spoke with women advocates against domestic abuse, a cause she supports closely.
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Two trains crashed in Bekasi, Indonesia on Monday night. The accident killed at least four people and injured many others who were rescued from the wreckage.
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The crash happened in Bekasi, a city in Indonesia.
Two trains collided late on Monday.
At least four people died in the accident.
Dozens of people were hurt.
Rescuers pulled survivors from the damaged trains.
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Zahara Jolie spoke at a mother-daughter event about her close relationship with her mother, actress Angelina Jolie. She shared how being adopted and growing up in a famous family has shaped her life and emphasized the importance of kindness and helping others.
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Zahara Jolie is 21 years old and the adopted daughter of Angelina Jolie.
She spoke publicly about her family relationship for a rare occasion at an event in Atlanta.
Zahara described her bond with her mother as unique and hard to explain.
She was adopted at six months and has five siblings: Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
Angelina Jolie raised her children with values like kindness, helping others, and personal growth.
Zahara said being in the public eye can make it hard to have private family moments.
Angelina Jolie attended the event and is closely involved in Zahara’s life and education.
Zahara is currently a student at Spelman College.
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Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor from the movie Dances With Wolves, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls in Nevada. His lawyer's request for a new trial was denied, and Chasing Horse faces additional charges in Canada.
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Nathan Chasing Horse was convicted by a Nevada jury on 13 charges related mostly to sexual assault.
One victim was 14 years old when the abuse started.
Chasing Horse denied the accusations and called the verdict unfair.
Prosecutors said he used his role as a Lakota medicine man to abuse women for almost 20 years.
One victim said Chasing Horse told her spirits wanted her to give up her virginity to save her sick mother before assaulting her.
His lawyer’s appeal for a new trial was denied by the judge.
Chasing Horse has pending sexual assault charges in British Columbia, Canada, and an outstanding warrant in Alberta.
Multiple victims and families said the abuse affected their faith and caused lasting trauma.
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