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• Bryan Kohberger defense lawyers ask Idaho judge to dismiss indictment

  28-07-2023 23:57 via foxnews.com
  
  Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year, are requesting a judge dismiss the indictment against him.  In a Tuesday court filing, the lawyers argued that the grand jury was "misled as to the standard of proof required for an indictment." They said the Idaho state Constitution sets the standard of proof for a grand jury at beyond a reasonable doubt. The filing said the grand jury was "erroneously instructed" with the standard of pro
  
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• WATCH: Mom catches dad telling kids to draw him while he naps

  28-07-2023 23:44 via abcnews.go.com
  
  That's one way to keep them busy!
  
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• Backup driver in 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment

  28-07-2023 23:34 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The backup Uber driver involved in the first death involving a fully autonomous vehicle has pleaded guilty to endangerment
  
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• Slow-motion footage shows sprawling lightning spectacle

  28-07-2023 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A severe storm hit the US state of Rhode Island with several lightning strikes covering the sky.
  
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• Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

  28-07-2023 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.
  
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• Biden signs 'historic' executive order on how military handles sexual assault cases

  28-07-2023 21:46 via abcnews.go.com
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden signed a "historic" executive order on Friday that will change how the military handles sexual assault cases, according to the White House.
  
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• Senate passage of defense policy bills tees up fall fight with the House

  28-07-2023 21:45 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The Senate passed its version of the bill Thursday night, 86-11, setting up a showdown with the House, which passed a bill that included several controversial measures.
  
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• Carlee Russell charged with making false statements to police in 'hoax' disappearance

  28-07-2023 21:27 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Carlee Russell, who told police she was kidnapped after she went missing, was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors for making false statements to police.
  
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• Trader Joe's recalls 10K cases of broccoli cheddar soup that 'may contain insects'

  28-07-2023 20:03 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Trader Joe's initiated a recall on its refrigerated broccoli cheddar soup that was distributed in seven states.
  
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• 21 arrested after soccer match brawl in Macedonian capital

  28-07-2023 19:58 via foxnews.com
  
  Authorities in North Macedonia have arrested 21 people following clashes between visiting Levski Sofia soccer fans and Shkupi supporters ahead of a Europa Conference League qualifying match. Police said Friday that 19 Bulgarians and two people from North Macedonia were detained because of Thursday's violence, which came amid uneasy relations between the two Balkan neighbors. SOCCER FAN 'CRITICALLY' INJURED AFTER BEING STABBED DURING VIOLENT BRAWL AT CONCACAF GOLD CUP MATCH The clashes started af
  
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• Niger coup: Simple guide to what's happening

  28-07-2023 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.
  
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• $940 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs

  28-07-2023 19:36 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $940 million for Friday night's drawing. There have been 28 consecutive drawings without jackpot winners.
  
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• Italy: Drone spots suspected wildfire arsonist

  28-07-2023 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is detained in Italy after he was seen at the scene of a wildfire in Calabria.
  
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• Skipper of Philippine ferry that capsized and left 27 dead allegedly knew boat was filled beyond capacity

  28-07-2023 18:01 via foxnews.com
  
  The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the coast guard chief said Friday. Forty-three passengers were rescued after the M/B Aya Express capsized in Laguna de Bay on Thursday shortly after leaving Binangonan town southeast of Manila in what should have been a 30-minute cruise to nearby Talim Island, officials said. Coast guard, police and other government pers
  
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• Intelligence report accuses China of acting as sanctions backdoor for Russia

  28-07-2023 17:44 via foxnews.com
  
  China has acted as a backdoor for Russia to conduct business and obtain much-needed technology to continue its invasion in Ukraine, thereby bypassing Western sanctions, according to a new intelligence report."Of course, Xi Jinping is helping out his dear friend Vladimir Putin," Rebekah Koffler, president of Doctrine & Strategy Consulting and a former Defense Intelligence Agency officer, told Fox News Digital. "Beijing is highly motivated to keep the Russia-Ukraine war going because two of Ch
  
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• Niger coup leader calls for support amid claims he is now head of state

  28-07-2023 17:36 via theguardian.com
  
  Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani appeals to governments who backed democratically elected Mohamed BazoumGen Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Nigerien military leader behind the coup against the country’s democratically elected president, has been declared head of state by soldiers backing him as he made a televised address calling for support.Tchiani, the head of Niger’s presidential guard, which first acted against President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday, identified himself as the leader of the gr
  
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• Egypt calls on Vladimir Putin to revive Black Sea grain deal

  28-07-2023 17:33 via theguardian.com
  
  Abdel Fatah al-Sisi tells summit it is ‘essential’ to revive deal, as Kenya calls Moscow’s exit ‘a stab in the back’Explainer: What was the Black Sea grain deal and why did it collapse?Egypt’s leader, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, has urged Vladimir Putin to return to the Black Sea grain deal during a Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg marked by concerns about the global economic fallout from the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.In a speech during a plenary sessi
  
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• Video shows leopard crashing India TV show set, forcing cast and crew to flee

  28-07-2023 17:31 via foxnews.com
  
  A video captured the moment a leopard ran onto the set of a television show filmed in India, forcing the cast and crew to flee the area.The incident reportedly happened Wednesday in Mumbai during the filming of the soap opera "Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kay Asta."Footage showed the leopard walking along ceiling beams as a rustling noise could be heard in the background."It is behind you, behind the door!" one person shouted during the video, according to Jam Press.WOMAN INSPIRED BY HIT TV SHOW ARRESTED A
  
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• WATCH: Waters near Cape Cod are one of world’s largest shark hotspots, study shows

  28-07-2023 17:06 via abcnews.go.com
  
  In the study published in the Marine Ecology Progress Series, researchers counted about 800 great white sharks visiting the region from 2015 to 2018, finding the number increased over the years.
  
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• Russia-Ukraine conflict: IOC has 'picked a side' after Ukrainian fencer disqualified, says president of Russia's Olympic Committee

  28-07-2023 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The International Olympic Committee has "picked a side" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says the president of Russia's Olympic Committee.
  
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• WATCH: 3 whales breach surface simultaneously

  28-07-2023 15:53 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The photographer tells ABC News he recently returned from a humanitarian trip to Ukraine — and it was the first time his three daughters were all together in 10 years.
  
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• Marta: Women's World Cup contenders Brazil build for future without 'idol'

  28-07-2023 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For two decades, whenever Brazilian women's football has been mentioned, one player has sprung to mind - Marta. But with this exciting new generation, that is starting to change.
  
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• China 1-0 Haiti: Wang Shuang secures China's first win at 2023 Women's World Cup

  28-07-2023 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  China enjoy a first win at the 2023 Women's World Cup as they beat Haiti, despite playing for over an hour with 10 players.
  
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• Yorkshire issued points deduction and £400,000 fine over racism scandal

  28-07-2023 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire are deducted 48 points from the 2023 County Championship and fined £400,000 - of which £300,000 is suspended for two years - for their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
  
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• Formula 1: Alpine to part company with team boss Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane

  28-07-2023 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alpine will part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane after the Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• England 1-0 Denmark: Lauren James stars as England beat Denmark

  28-07-2023 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England are on the brink of last-16 qualification at the Women's World Cup after beating Denmark, but they lost Keira Walsh to injury.
  
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• Belgian Grand Prix: Championship order to set grid if rain washes out qualifying

  28-07-2023 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The grid for the Belgian Grand Prix will be set in championship order if wet weather makes it impossible to run qualifying on Friday.
  
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• Putin ‘carefully’ examining African initiatives for Russian-Ukrainian peace deals

  28-07-2023 14:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Friday at a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, bringing together Russia and its African allies. Putin, speaking during a plenary session at the Russia Africa Summit, acknowledged proposed peace plans put forward by African national governments seeking an end to the invasion of Ukraine. "We respect your initiatives, and we are examining them carefully," Putin told the African leaders on Friday. AFRICAN LEADERS ARRIVE IN RUSSIA TO DISCUSS PEACE PLAN WITH PUTIN
  
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• Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader

  28-07-2023 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani takes to the airwaves in military fatigues after staging a dramatic coup.
  
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• Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy

  28-07-2023 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.
  
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• Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit

  28-07-2023 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Egypt's leader says it is "essential" the deal allowing Kyiv to export produce be revived.
  
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• Keira Walsh injury: England World Cup star leaves pitch on stretcher with knee problem

  28-07-2023 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England midfielder Keira Walsh was taken off the pitch on a stretcher in the 38th minute during the World Cup match against Denmark.
  
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• Greek fires at Nea Anchialos prompt blasts forcing F-16s to evacuate base

  28-07-2023 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes.
  
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• Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

  28-07-2023 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.
  
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• Ohio: Bungling burglar suspect falls into bin from roof

  28-07-2023 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A robbery suspect in Ohio is arrested after falling from a bank's roof into a bin in front of police officers.
  
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• Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

  28-07-2023 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.
  
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• Hong Kong judge defies government’s bid to ban pro-democracy protest song

  28-07-2023 12:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Judge refuses Hong Kong government’s request for injunction against Glory to Hong Kong, saying it could have chilling effectHong Kong’s high court has rejected a government attempt to ban a protest song, Glory to Hong Kong, saying an injunction could create a chilling effect and undermine freedom of expression.The government had sought the injunction banning online publication or distribution of the song, arguing it insulted China’s national anthem and could give people the imp
  
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• Hong Kong court rejects plea to ban protest anthem

  28-07-2023 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.
  
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• Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies

  28-07-2023 12:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.
  
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• Cornwall photographer catches 'once in a lifetime' kestrel picture

  28-07-2023 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A self-taught photographer came face-to-face with a kestrel swooping towards him in Cornwall.
  
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• Essex dachshund Twiglet returned after video of theft shared

  28-07-2023 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twiglet the dachshund is returned after a distressing video of her being snatched is widely shared.
  
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• You've got Mali: UK defence accidentally emails Russian ally

  28-07-2023 11:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security.
  
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• Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin

  28-07-2023 11:44 via foxnews.com
  
  Singapore executed a woman for the first time in 19 years on Friday, marking the city-state's second death by hanging this week for convicted drug traffickers. Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin, according to the Central Narcotics Bureau. The agency described the amount as "sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week." Despite calls from activists to end capital punishment for drug-related crimes, Singapore man
  
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• UK ministers accused over asylum backlogs after 2,000 tents bought

  28-07-2023 11:37 via theguardian.com
  
  Labour hits out at ‘flailing’ government for failing to process asylum claims more quicklyYvette Cooper has accused the government of “flailing around” in its approach to tackling backlogs in the UK asylum system after it emerged the Home Office has bought tents ready to house up to 2,000 people on disused military sites.Labour’s shadow home secretary attacked the government for failing to process asylum claims more quickly, although she refused to say whether Labou
  
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• Sadiq Khan wins high court battle over London Ulez extension – UK politics live

  28-07-2023 11:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Five Conservative-led councils lose legal action against Mayor of London’s plan to expand ultra-low emission zoneHere’s some reaction from the Tories to the Mr Justice Swift’s decision on the Ulez expansion.The Conservative party’s London mayoral candidate Susan Hall said:While it is a shame the high court did not find the Ulez expansion to be unlawful, there is no denying that Sadiq Khan’s plans will have a devastating impact on families and businesses across the c
  
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• Racial justice groups criticise Met’s refusal to accept force is racist

  28-07-2023 11:29 via theguardian.com
  
  Coalition of 26 organisations say overhauls in policing plan launched last week are a missed opportunityA coalition of 26 racial justice organisations has criticised the Metropolitan police for refusing to accept the core finding of the Casey review that the force is institutionally racist.In an open letter sent to Sir Mark Rowley, the commissioner of the Met police, anti-racist groups describe the overhauls set out in the New Met for London plan launched last week as a “missed opportunity
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war live: China’s economic support for Putin growing, says US; drone downed over Moscow

  28-07-2023 11:26 via theguardian.com
  
  China helping Russia evade sanctions, US intelligence reports; no damage or casualties from drone, says Russian defence ministryWhat we know on day 520 of the invasionYevgeny Balitsky, the head of the Russian-imposed administration of the occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, has described the situation on the frontline there as “tense”.Very little reliable detail is emerging from the active combat zones. Balitsky claims that Russian forces control the Vremivka direction, which is
  
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• Family urge care on roads after woman, 83, loses legs in Tyneside bus accident

  28-07-2023 11:17 via theguardian.com
  
  Bus driver jailed after he closed doors on Joan Scott and she became trapped under rear wheelsA family have made a plea for more compassion on the roads after a bus driver was jailed over an accident in North Tyneside that led to a woman in her 80s having both her legs amputated.Scott Cliff mistakenly thought Joan Scott had previously dodged paying a fare and closed the doors as she attempted to board, Newcastle crown court heard. Continue reading...
  
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• London Ulez: court dismisses challenge by five councils over expansion

  28-07-2023 11:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Decision is victory for mayor Sadiq Khan, with zone due to be extended at end of AugustUK politics live – latest updatesThe high court has dismissed a legal challenge by five Conservative-led councils against the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez).The zone, which the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said was vital to tackle toxic air, is due to be extended throughout the whole of Greater London at the end of August, making owners of the most polluting cars pay to drive.
  
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• Emmy Awards 2023: Ceremony postponed as Hollywood actors and writers strike

  28-07-2023 11:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The awards were scheduled for September, but no actors or writers would have been able to attend.
  
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