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The head of a Malagasy king killed by French troops during a colonial-era war has been formally returned to Madagascar.The handover of King Toera’s skull – and those of two other members of his court – took place at a ceremony at the culture ministry in Paris.The skulls had been brought to France at the end of the 19th Century and stored at the Museum of Natural History in the French capital.It is the first use of a new law meant to expedite the return of human remains from collections in France.”These skulls entered the national collections in circumstances that…
Home Daily News After striking deal with Trump, this BigLaw… Law Firms After striking deal with Trump, this BigLaw firm worked with liberal groups to secure pro bono wins in 2 cases By Debra Cassens Weiss August 21, 2025, 3:27 pm CDT Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is one of nine law firms that reached deals with President Donald Trump to provide pro bono hours to causes they support. But that didn’t stop the firm from working with the American Civil Liberties Union and other liberal organizations to secure recent wins in two cases. (Photo from Shutterstock) Simpson Thacher & Bartlett…
Emirates Premium Economy class is more affordable luxury, and you can get it on these routesIf you’re someone who flies a lot, whether it’s for work or for pleasure, sometimes Economy Class just doesn’t cut it. If you need a little bit more room, a dining experience that’s more elevated and a better entertainment system, Emirates Premium Economy is luxury, but at a more affordable price.On which planes is the new Premium Economy class?The new Premium Economy is available on the new, retrofitted Emirates B777 and A380, along with the new A350s.What is Emirates Premium Economy like?You’ll get lots of…
Watch: Iran orchestrated ‘dangerous acts of aggression’ in Australia, says AlbaneseAustralia says it will expel Iran’s ambassador after alleging the country’s government directed antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the attacks were “extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation”. Nobody was injured in the attacks, which happened last year.Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (Asio) chief Mike Burgess said his agency had intelligence that Iran was “likely” behind more attacks on Jewish targets in Australia incidents.Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and three other Iranian officials have been ordered to leave Australia within seven days. Iran has…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Monday, August 25, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 25, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/08/the-morning-read-for-monday-august-25/ Source link
Home Daily News ‘Can a killer look like a granny?’ Prosecutor… Criminal Justice ‘Can a killer look like a granny?’ Prosecutor poses questions as mother-in-law of slain law prof goes on trial By Debra Cassens Weiss August 22, 2025, 9:32 am CDT Donna Adelson, who is charged in the 2014 murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, listens to potential jurors answer questions during the first day of jury selection Aug. 19, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Alicia Devine/The Tallahassee Democrat via the Associated Press) Lawyers questioned potential jurors this week as 75-year-old Donna Adelson went on…
From the streets of Old Dubai to the Museum of the Future, the skyline and beyond, Dubai is dotted with moments that are oh-so-Instagrammable…Whether you want to up your social media game or are in desperate need of a profile photo change, there are plenty of Instagrammable spots in Dubai to visit. And you don’t have to spend a single dirham.So, charge those cameras and head on over with a friend who you trust with taking some really cool photos.Al Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodAl Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodNot only is it one of the best free things to do in Dubai, but…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. Reporting Highlights Larger Strategy: Months before igniting Texas’ redistricting fight, the Trump administration began testing a strategy of using the courts to force favorable political outcomes. Texas’ Role: State leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, collaborators in…
Yolande KnellBBC News, JerusalemRaffi BergBBC News, LondonRescuers and journalists among dead in double strike on Nasser hospital – Yolande Knell reportsAt least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says.The journalists had worked with Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera and the Middle East Eye, the news outlets confirmed.Four health workers were also killed, the World Health Organization’s chief said.Footage of the attack shows a second strike hitting rescuers who had arrived to help those targeted by…
When the justices meet for their “long conference” on Sept. 29, one of the cases that they will consider is a challenge to the tariffs that President Donald Trump has imposed in a series of executive orders since his inauguration. The small businesses that filed the case told the court that the “tariffs are projected to amount to an average tax increase of $1,200-$2,800 per American household in 2025.” Even if the justices don’t take up the tariff question at that conference, they are likely to do so soon. Here’s a brief explainer on two of the most prominent tariff…