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Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
May 2, 2025 - World
Actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court on Friday after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.

South Korea's ex-Prime Minister Han says he will seek the presidency in June election
May 2, 2025 - World
South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo says he will run in next month’s presidential election and would seek to lessen the powers of the office and ease strife-ridden domestic politics if he wins
Alternative for Germany listed as 'right-wing extremist' party by domestic spy agency
May 2, 2025 - World
The German domestic intelligence service says it has classified the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist effort.”

‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Tasmanian boatbuilder
May 2, 2025 - World
Manufacturer Incat built Hull 096 to run between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, dubbing it the ‘most complex’ project it has ever undertakenAn Australian boatbuilder has launched what it describes as the world’s largest battery-power ship, describing it as a “a giant leap forward in sustainable shipping” and the “most important” project it has ever done.Incat, a manufacturer based in Tasmania, constructed the ship – called Hull 096 – after being contracted by the South American ferry operator Buquebus to build a vessel to run between the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires, and Uruguay. Continue reading...
Vatican firefighters install chimney on roof of the Sistine Chapel for papal election
May 2, 2025 - World
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis