Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments

New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death

The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86

Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.
Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp

President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a “painful moment” for the military and the entire nation.
Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make 'money bouquets'

The arrests are part of the country’s efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.
The Rise of Gig Economy Warfare

An incident at a British air base may demonstrate a new era of low-intensity conflict.
UK regulator FCA to investigate how it handled Epstein whistleblower who took his own life
British banker Simon Andriesz helped to expose alleged ties between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard LutnickA top UK regulator has launched an investigation into how it handled a whistle…
Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads
Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts againAs renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are …
Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion

Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
RSPCA NSW director quits over welfare standards for RSPCA-branded chicken
Mark Steele says he is ‘ashamed to be associated’ with the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRSPCA New South Wales’s vic…