South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban
The South Carolina ban on abortions after cardiac activity is no more after the latest legal challenge to the state’s 2021 law proved successful
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Brazil store clerk who claims George Santos stole $1,300 brands him ‘a professional liar’
New York Republican has denied being a ‘criminal’ in US or Brazil
Kanye West song Power at centre of London High Court royalties dispute
A judge has outlined detail of the dispute between Declan Colgan Music Ltd and UMG Recordings, Inc in a ruling on a preliminary legal issue.
Prince Harry: I killed 25 people during tour of duty in Afghanistan
The Duke of Sussex revealed the number in his memoir Spare, saying he flew six deadly missions during his second stint on the front line
Alexis Vidler: Everything we know about the Texas teen’s disappearance
Celina police issue amber alert warning missing girl could have been abducted and be in danger and say they are seeking a black 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage
Bryan Kohberger’s DNA found on knife sheath left behind by killer in Idaho student’s bedroom, say police
A statement from Moscow Police Officer Brett Payne was released on Thursday in support of Mr Kohberger’s arrest affidavit, revealing new details about the murders and the crime scene
Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden is set to present the nation’s second highest civilian award to 12 individuals involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and safeguarding the will of American voters in the 2020 presidential election
McDonald’s set to exit Kazakhstan following supply chain issues caused by Ukraine war
Russia has historically been Kazakhstan’s main trading partner, with the country facing supply chain issues following the Ukraine crisis
‘Bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds and rain to California
It was the latest in a rapid series of atmospheric rivers – long plumes of moisture stretching far over the Pacific – to hit the US state.
Putin orders 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas weekend
Putin’s order follows a proposal by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church which was dismissed by an official in the Ukrainian presidential office as propaganda.