Fraternal twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne always knew they had some differences—but they never imagined they didn’t share a father. The British sisters, now 49, learned in 2022 through consumer DNA tests that they’re the result of an extremely rare phenomenon called heteropaternal superfecundation, in which two eggs released in the same cycle are … Read more
CNN — A former jewelry store manager in the United Kingdom was sentenced to 28 months in prison after posting selfies wearing stolen merchandise and sending them to her coworkers, Humberside Police said in a statement. Lucy Roberts, 39, frequently took jewelry home with her during the year she worked at a high-end shop, police … Read more
LaLiga leaders Barcelona move seven points clear of defending champions Real Madrid with near defeat of Mallorca. Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase their Spanish league lead. The home win on Tuesday gave the Catalan club a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, which visits Getafe on … Read more
Deal between Israel and Hamas seeks to end 15 months of war. Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza after mediators announced that a ceasefire agreement was reached to end 15 months of war. The ceasefire is expected to come into effect on Sunday, a day before US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to … Read more
Security forces seal off Islamabad as demonstrators demand former Pakistani prime minister be released from jail. Pakistan is witnessing arguably the biggest protest since February’s disputed elections. Security forces have been deployed to stop Imran Khan’s supporters from marching into the capital. They are demanding the former prime minister be released from jail and the … Read more
The Italian takes his seventh victory of the season at the Red Bull Ring to reclaim the riders’ championship lead. Double world champion Francesco Bagnaia has won a third successive Austrian MotoGP to complete a dream sprint-race weekend double and take the outright lead in the world championship. Jorge Martin, who went into the weekend … Read more
Buzbee’s departure comes after publisher told employees the paper lost $77m last year. The top editor at The Washington Post, Sally Buzbee, has stepped down after three years at the helm of one of the most storied publications in the United States. Buzbee will be replaced by Matt Murray, a former editor-in-chief of the Wall … Read more
Israeli Invasion of Rafah Would Lead to “Massive Bloodshed.” Will Biden Take Any Action? Democracy Now! South Africa asks UN court to urgently examine Israel’s targeting of Rafah in ongoing genocide case The Associated Press Western narcissism and support for genocidal Israel go hand in hand Al Jazeera English South Africa Asks Top U.N. Court to Act Against … Read more
Imran Khan-linked independents win most seats after PTI party banned. The results of Pakistan’s general election are inconclusive – with rival former prime ministers, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif, claiming victory. Horsetrading between different parties will now follow to form the next government. So who is likely to lead Pakistan next? And what does the … Read more
Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France. Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun to announce the results of general elections marred by chaotic organisation and credibility concerns. Electoral authorities on Friday announced the results of voting by diaspora Congolese in South Africa, the United … Read more