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‘Cockroach’ party leader released as Delhi braces for second day of protests

More than 2,000 people were reportedly detained on Saturday, prompting criticism of Modi’s ruling government

Manchester-based composer creates requiem to honour enslaved Africans

David Önaç uses insurance documents for work funded by Lloyd’s of London after research uncovered its slavery links

Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men with apparent weapons knock on doors of homes

Home security footage shows a masked man in a tactical vest carrying what appeared to be a rifle knocking on doors in a New Castle County neighborhood.

‘Stab to the heart’: arrest of German ex-spymaster sparks calls for reform

Claims that August Hanning exploited intelligence for private clients comes after other troubling espionage scandals

Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity

My partner’s obnoxious conduct at our sons’ football matches is putting me off him

His behaviour is certainly inappropriate, but take a quiet moment to try to find out where the anger is coming from

France's Other Schools Problem

The phenomenon of pupils wrecking equipment and setting fire to classrooms predates the current crisis. Is it rooted in poverty, social media peer pressure – or just plain boredom?

Capital punishment is surging in the US

Trump has used the full might of the presidency to supercharge executions, but an avalanche of mishaps has put the system’s flaws in the spotlight

AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries

As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.

How much money buys happiness? Ray Dalio weighs in

"Happiness past a certain level is not correlated with wealth," billionaire Ray Dalio said at the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore on Thursday.

After France, is Italy next? Goldman Sachs flags bond risks as Rome's deficit widens

Goldman Sachs says Italy’s higher 2027-28 deficit targets, rising yields and election uncertainty could weaken its debt outlook.