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Nottinghamshire launches specialist rural crime policing team
The launch of a new team aimed at tackling crime in rural communities have been welcomed by Nottinghamshire farmers. In October, Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that it would be bring together four officers with a dedicated focus on rural crime, to be based at Ollerton Police Station.
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Newark boxing gym expands alternative education programme
An alternative education provider is helping young individuals to “belong, believe and achieve” with the launch of its new facilities. Earlier this year, Suggy’s Gym in Newark launched the Suggy’s Champions Academy by opening its first classroom catering to children who are unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons.
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Haiti church takes in hundreds fleeing gang violence
Over a year and a half since Haiti's rampant gang violence upended her life, Philomene Dayiti longs for nothing more than leaving the Port-au-Prince church where she has taken refuge with hundreds of others and returning home.
Guatemala apologizes to family torn apart by forced adoption
Guatemala's president on Friday offered an official apology to one of the many families whose children were taken away and adopted abroad in a multimillion-dollar black market.
Van der Merwe equals try record as Scotland down US 42-7
Duhan van der Merwe scored a record-equalling 27th international try as Scotland romped past the United States 42-7 in the latest stop on their summer tour of North and South America on Friday.
Hefty jail terms for suspects in 2023 murder of Ecuador candidate
Five suspects in the assassination of Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, shot dead last year just before the country's election, were handed hefty prison sentences Friday for their roles in the killing.
Biden defiant on campaign trail but pressure mounts
A fired up Joe Biden again rejected speculation he would quit the US presidential race and tried to turn the spotlight on rival Donald Trump as he took his crisis-hit reelection bid back on the campaign trail Friday.
Judge tosses Alec Baldwin manslaughter case over withheld evidence
Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter was abruptly dismissed by a judge Friday after she ruled that key evidence over a fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" had been withheld from the defense.
Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial dismissed by judge over withheld evidence
Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter was dismissed by a judge Friday after she ruled that key evidence over a fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" had been withheld from the defense.
'I'm OK,' Biden insists on return to campaign trail
US President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail Friday seeking to reassure voters and Democrats alike about his fitness for office, after a major news conference failed to silence calls for him to quit.
France unsettled by 'trauma' ahead of 2nd Argentina Test
France coach Fabien Galthie admitted on Friday that the events of the last week have traumatised his team as they prepare for Saturday's second Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
France qualify for Women's Euros as England set up decider
Sakina Karchaoui's long-distance screamer helped ensure France's place at Women's Euro 2025 on Friday as they emerged 2-1 winners against Sweden in League A qualifying, while England beat the Republic of Ireland to close in on qualification.
Houston residents 'in hell' after Beryl cuts power for millions
Josh Vance stands in the airconditioned entrance of Sunnyside Community Center in Houston, Texas, one of the designated "cooling centers" open to the public after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power during a potent heat wave.
US stocks flirt with fresh records, rebounding yen hits Nikkei
Global stock markets mostly powered ahead on Friday, lifting the Dow above 40,000 and near a fresh record despite disappointing US inflation data and a lackluster market reaction to American bank earnings.
The Bronx, a steaming symbol of climate inequality in US
As much of America baked in heat waves this week, the relatively poor New York borough of the Bronx suffered disproportionately.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experiences rare failure
SpaceX's highly reliable Falcon 9 rocket has experienced a rare failure that means the latest batch of the company's Starlink satellites won't make it into orbit, the company said Friday, as regulators opened an investigation.
Bielsa fury over brawl sanctions threat, blames Copa organisers
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa lashed out at Copa America organisers on Friday, saying they were to blame for the brawl between his players and Colombian fans following their semi-final exit.
Newcastle confirm exits of minority shareholders Staveley and Ghodoussi
Newcastle confirmed the departures of minority shareholders Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi on Friday.
Benjamin wins clash of titans, Sedjati and Hall shine
Rai Benjamin claimed the spoils in a clash of the hurdling titans at Friday's Monaco Diamond League as Djamel Sedjati and Quincy Hall both set world leads in perfect fine-tuning for the Paris Olympics.
Djokovic backs Alcaraz to win more Slams but 'hopefully not on Sunday'
Novak Djokovic has backed Carlos Alcaraz to rack up more Grand Slam titles, but the Serb hopes that run doesn't start when they clash in a blockbuster Wimbledon final on Sunday.
US mobile giant AT&T suffers fresh massive data theft
US mobile operator AT&T reported Friday that hackers had stolen call and message data from virtually all of its customers for six months in 2022 -- around 90 million people.
Argentina seek 'triple crown' but Colombia aim for upset in Copa final
Argentina can become the first South American team to win the 'triple crown' of three straight major tournament titles if they can overcome a formidable Colombia in Sunday's Copa America final.
Djokovic, Alcaraz to meet again in Wimbledon final blockbuster
Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and move one win away from a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.
Nigeria school collapse kills 21, scores injured
At least 21 people were killed, mostly students, and scores more injured on Friday when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on pupils taking exams, the Red Cross and witnesses said.
Benjamin trumps Warholm in Monaco in Olympic broadside
American Rai Benjamin fired out an Olympic broadside by trumping Norwegian rival Karsten Warholm at the line to claim victory in the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday.
Mutilated bodies of six women found in Nairobi dumpsite
Kenyan police said they had launched an investigation after the mutilated bodies of six women were found on Friday in piles of garbage at a dumpsite in a Nairobi slum.
Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic swept past Lorenzo Musetti on Friday to book a second successive Wimbledon final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and move one win away from a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title.
Baldwin trial paused as lawyers file to dismiss over 'buried' bullets
Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter was paused Friday as his lawyers claimed police "buried" evidence about the fatal shooting on the set of the Western film "Rust," and called for the case's dismissal.
Sweden's Aberg powers to second round lead at Scottish Open
Swedish rising star Ludvig Aberg powered to the top of the Scottish Open leaderboard after the second round on Friday.
Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16
The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France's Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games said on Friday
Southwest Airlines unveils electric air taxi venture
US carrier Southwest Airlines plans to jointly develop a fleet of electric air taxis to serve the California market with transportation startup Archer Aviation, the companies announced Friday.
West Indies captain Brathwaite buoyed by Australia recovery after England rout
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said his side's experience in Australia earlier this year meant they could yet recover against England despite a crushing innings and 114-run defeat in the first Test at Lord's on Friday.
Medvedev called umpire 'small cat' during Wimbledon rant
Daniil Medvedev bizarrely called umpire Eva Asderaki a "small cat" during the Wimbledon rant that earned the Russian a code violation in his semi-final loss against Carlos Alcaraz on Friday.
AI makes writing easier, but stories sound alike
Books and movies of the future could all start to feel the same if creative industries embrace artificial intelligence to help write stories, a study published on Friday warned.