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Christy SpiveyWarning: This story contains distressing detailsPolice in the US state of Mississippi have said that they believe a black woman was already dead before her body was “staged” and placed hanging in a tree, the Associated Press reports. The disclosure was made in court by a detective on Friday, who also said they believed Tasia Fortune had been killed in a dispute related to drugs, US media reported.The 29-year-old’s body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.The BBC has contacted the court, the medical examiner’s office and Fortune’s mother,…
Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump’s plans for building a massive arch appear to be moving ahead, after a federal advisory council terminated talks on how to handle the 250-foot structure’s possible effects on nearby historic sites.The council, led by Trump appointees, announced on Thursday it was ending required consultations on the project, saying historic preservation officers from Washington and Virginia had refused to sign off on harm-mitigation plans.Construction was already expected to begin this month, but opposition has been growing.On Friday, Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth blasted plans to use the arch for defence as “foolhardy” and called it “yet another…
Getty ImagesJeffrey Deaver, a 58-year-old retired timber cutter in the state of Washington, has taken kratom for four years to help with severe chronic hip and knee pain.He discovered the herbal product when he couldn’t find relief from doctors and while waiting for surgeries. Scared at first, he “started small”, but then took more until his pain went away.”It was like a miracle,” Deaver said. “I could sleep. I could function.”I just don’t know what I’d do without it.”This week, investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. Although their deaths were not attributed…
Thousands turn out to greet Pope in FranceThe BBC’s Hugh Schofield looks at why the visit is met with enthusiasm the Church attributes to growing spirituality among the French. 4 hrs agoEurope
Robbie Williams’ surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelledRobbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.9 hrs agoCulture
Getty ImagesThe US Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on the Trump administration to use a controversial federal voter database, which uses citizenship information and other sensitive data to filter alleged non-citizen voting.Critics warn the ruling could lead to valid voters being removed from electoral rolls.The ruling marks a victory for the Trump administration as it seeks to clamp down on allegations of non-citizen voting.The three liberal-leaning liberals on the Supreme Court dissented from the decision, with the other six conservative justices supporting it. In June, a federal judge ruled that the system was illegal and violated the privacy rights of…
‘We can’t guarantee any programme or channel forever’ – BBC Director General Matt BrittinThe BBC’s financial situation and changing audience habits “may well mean” some channels and radio stations have to close so resources can be invested in on-demand services, its director general has said.As the BBC seeks £500m savings, Matt Brittin told BBC One’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg that “we wouldn’t guarantee any programme or any channel will exist forever”.He said: “The tight financial situation means that we’re having to look at some of those decisions a bit sooner than we might like.”Audience behaviour is also rapidly changing, he…
Anadolu via Getty ImagesCyber-criminals who hacked the FBI say they have extremely sensitive medical data for thousands of its special agents.BBC News has seen samples of the stolen “fitness-for-work” medical examinations, which contain information such as blood and urine test results, and doctors’ notes mentioning conditions such as a “shellfish and banana allergy”.The records include agents’ full names and addresses, as well as references to medical concerns including ‘blood in the urine’ and ‘high cholesterol’.Experts say the hack – which the FBI is investigating – could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks, as well as help criminals…
EPACopenhaver was one of three Trump rally attendees who was shot, as well as Trump, whose ear was grazed by a bulletOne of the three attendees who was shot at Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has passed away from complications stemming from his injuries, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general. Jim Copenhaver, 76, was struck twice when a gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop. Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the shooting and Trump’s ear was grazed by a bullet.Copenhaver died on Wednesday at a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to a statement from…
This week, the US and Denmark reached a deal over Greenland, Earl Spencer’s controversial book about Princess Diana was published, and Ed Sheeran apologised to fans for making “mistakes” after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days?Quiz collated by Grace Dean and Ben Fell.Fancy some more? Try last week’s quiz, or have a go at something from the archives.