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Two men accused in an alleged Cornell University gang rape case appear to remain enrolled at the New York institution, despite the university saying a disciplinary investigation resulted in expulsions and suspensions. Winston Lee and Gillio Lopes are listed as current students in Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences, according to the university’s student directory as reported by The Cornell Daily Sun. Diego Sarabia, another of the seven accused men, is listed as an alumnus. The directory does not establish the current academic status of Matthew Ingalls, Johnathan Newell, Scott Norris or Scott Kretzschmar, whose colleges are recorded as “not…

Nima Momeni is seeking to overturn his conviction for murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee, arguing that racial and ethnic bias influenced the prosecution of the case. A San Francisco Superior Court judge has allowed a limited part of the challenge to proceed under California’s Racial Justice Act, delaying Momeni’s sentencing while the claims are examined. Nima Momeni’s racial-bias challenge Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in December 2024 after a jury rejected his claim that he had acted in self-defence when Lee was stabbed beneath the Bay Bridge in April 2023. Prosecutors said Momeni stabbed Lee three times…

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford over a suspected terror plot have been released on police bail, but remain subject to strict restrictions while investigators examine their alleged activities and possible motives. Counter Terrorism Policing said the men, British nationals aged between 23 and 25 who live in London, were detained before dawn on Sunday after a local resident reported seeing men wearing black balaclavas moving towards the secure area of the Gloucestershire air base. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparing to carry out a terrorist act under the Terrorism Act. They…

Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, has defended his claim that King Charles III once told him Diana would soon be forgotten, rejecting a Buckingham Palace statement which suggested grief may have affected his memory. Spencer made the comments during his first live television interview in the US, following the publication of his book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister. In the book, Spencer recounts a conversation with the then Prince Charles about Princes William and Harry walking behind their mother’s coffin during her funeral procession. He says he objected to the boys taking part before Charles replied: “Rest assured, we’ll forget…

The UK is set to take a tougher stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Ed Miliband has told the Labour Party conference. Mr Miliband described the Israeli government’s actions in the Palestinian territories as “a stain on the conscience of the world” and pledged further measures, including sanctions targeting economic links with Israeli settlements. “We call out ethnic cleansing by the settler terrorists in the West Bank. We call out the evidence of war crimes in Gaza. We call out Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine, and we match word with action,” he said.…

The European Central Bank is considering new currency safety nets as part of efforts to strengthen the euro’s role in the global economy.

Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff, Dan Scavino, has faced criticism after sharing a computer-generated party video showing champagne, confetti and senior political figures celebrating inside the White House. The clip, posted on Saturday, depicts Scavino in a tuxedo alongside women portrayed as his wife, Erin Elmore, and Lara Trump. The group is shown riding on a gold luggage cart while Eric Trump pushes it through the building. Pitbull’s “Don’t Stop the Party” plays as champagne sprays and gold confetti falls, before President Trump appears to join the celebration. The video prompted a backlash from figures on the right, who…

Long Beach is bracing for high surf and possible coastal flooding as swells from Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys reach Southern California, with the National Weather Service warning of beach erosion, dangerous rip currents and seawater flooding in vulnerable areas. A high surf advisory and coastal flood advisory are in effect from Monday morning until Tuesday evening. Waves of between 4ft and 7ft are expected along south-facing beaches, while high tides could reach about 7ft during the late mornings on Monday and Tuesday. The hurricanes and tropical storm are forecast to remain well south of California. However, their southerly…

US stocks opened lower as investors monitored developments in the Middle East conflict with Iran. Markets were focused on the latest developments in the conflict as trading began.

Louisiana State University soccer goalkeeper and cancer survivor Rylie Kuyper was surprised with tickets to see Bruno Mars after documenting her cancer journey online to offer hope to others. The surprise was delivered by David Begnaud as part of “Beg-Knows America”, which featured Kuyper’s story and her efforts to support people facing cancer. Kuyper has used her online presence to share her experience of cancer, providing encouragement to others while continuing her role as an LSU soccer player.