Ex-Czech PM Andrej Babis on trial for €2m EU fraud
Former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, billionaire businessman Andrej Babis denies a €2m EU fraud. His trial resumes in Prague.
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Boarding school for ‘troubled teens’ is sued over student’s death after weeks of ‘crippling pain’
Lawsuit claims employees didn’t step in despite numerous requests for help and that teenager once collapsed in her own vomit
Pope Benedict death: Inside ‘internal crises that broke ex-pontiff’s back’
The former leader of the Catholic church often cut a controversial figure with many questioning his decision to step down in 2013.
Cellphone use by Russian soldiers blamed for strike that killed 89
U.K. intelligence officials said Moscow’s “unprofessional” military practices were likely partly to blame for the high casualty rate on the troops.
Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress held over protests
Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests
House adjourns as speakership evades McCarthy even after sixth vote
Republicans push back deadline of electing new speaker to noon on Thursday, after six failed votes in two daysThe House remained paralyzed on Wednesday, after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed for the sixth time to capture the speaker’s gavel as …
Faruk Hadzibegic returns as Bosnia coach
Former Yugoslavia international Faruk Hadzibegic has been reappointed as Bosnia-Herzegovina coach in place of Ivaylo Petev, the country’s soccer federation said.
Idaho murders – update: Bryan Kohberger affidavit reveals roommate saw killer and DNA found on knife sheath
Bryan Christopher Kohberger is accused of murdering Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in Moscow, Idaho
Finland’s “progressive punishment” when it comes to speeding tickets
Did you know getting a speeding ticket in Finland can either be very expensive or very cheap?
Times welcomes back Andrew Salmon as Asia correspondent, bureau chief
The Washington Times has hired veteran reporter and longtime contributor Andrew Salmon as its new Asia editor, a recognition that China’s rise and the new Cold War in the Indo-Pacific are casting an ever-longer shadow over the U.S. political, diplomati…