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An Italian court has sentenced former Atlantia chief executive Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years in prison over the 2018 collapse of the Morandi motorway bridge in Genoa, one of Italy’s deadliest infrastructure disasters in recent history. The ruling was delivered on Thursday following a lengthy criminal trial examining responsibility for the bridge failure that claimed the lives of 43 people. At the time of the disaster, Atlantia was the majority shareholder of motorway operator Autostrade per l’Italia, which managed the bridge. Family members of those killed attended the hearing as the court announced its verdict, marking another major development in…

Employers across Great Britain could soon be required to disclose salary information in job advertisements under proposed reforms aimed at increasing pay transparency and reducing workplace discrimination. The plans form part of the government’s wider effort to strengthen anti-discrimination laws and make the recruitment process fairer for jobseekers. Under the proposals, businesses would be expected to provide applicants with clear information about pay before interviews take place. For roles that are not publicly advertised, employers would instead have to give candidates the salary details in writing ahead of the recruitment process. Ministers believe the changes will help people make better-informed…

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has formally requested presidential clemency from Donald Trump in an effort to reduce his prison sentence for federal sex crime convictions. According to records from the U.S. Department of Justice, attorneys representing Kelly, whose legal name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, submitted a petition seeking a commutation of his sentence through the Office of the Pardon Attorney. The application is currently listed as pending. Kelly is serving a 30-year federal prison sentence following his 2021 conviction in New York on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Federal prosecutors accused him of operating a criminal enterprise that exploited…

Argentina have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 in an absorbing semifinal at Atlanta Stadium. The defending champions recovered from a second-half deficit to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament and move within one victory of retaining the World Cup trophy they won in Qatar four years ago. England took the lead in the 55th minute through Anthony Gordon, whose finish gave the Three Lions hope of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966. Argentina responded with determination and eventually found an equaliser 30 minutes later…

Bill allows assisted death under strict rules

Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final after producing a series of impressive performances in the women’s 100 metres hurdles this season. The world record holder secured her place in the season-ending championship by collecting 28 points across five Diamond League meetings, comfortably earning qualification for the final, which will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on September 4 and 5. Amusan currently sits second in the Diamond League standings with 28 points, trailing only American hurdler Masai Russell, who leads the rankings with 32 points. Both athletes are expected to feature in the…

Former White House Counsel Kathy Ruemmler has told congressional investigators that she deeply regrets her association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying she would never have interacted with him had she known the full extent of his crimes. Ruemmler made the remarks during a voluntary closed-door interview with the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which is continuing its investigation into Epstein’s network of associates and advisers. According to opening remarks obtained by CNN, Ruemmler acknowledged that meeting Epstein was a mistake. She said that if she had understood “who Epstein really was,” she would never have agreed to meet him,…

Shabana Mahmood is expected to be appointed Chancellor in Andy Burnham’s incoming government, according to a report by the Financial Times citing senior Labour sources. The report states that Mahmood has emerged as the leading choice to take charge of the Treasury as Burnham prepares to assume office. A senior ally told the newspaper that Mahmood’s appointment is effectively settled, saying she is “nailed down to be Chancellor.” Another source familiar with the discussions also indicated that the reports are accurate, adding that they would not discourage that interpretation. The reported appointment would place Mahmood in one of the most…

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has exceeded 2,000 confirmed infections, with health officials reporting hundreds of deaths as international agencies warn the epidemic may be far more widespread than official figures indicate. According to the latest data released by Congolese health authorities, the country has recorded more than 2,000 Ebola cases, including 754 fatalities. The outbreak has now spread across five provinces, raising concerns among public health experts about its accelerating pace. The World Health Organization (WHO) believes the actual number of infections could be significantly higher than confirmed statistics suggest. Officials estimate the outbreak may be…

Sir Keir Starmer received a standing ovation from MPs during his final appearance at Prime Minister’s Questions as he prepared to leave Downing Street, marking the end of his tenure as Prime Minister. The emotional Commons session saw members from across the House rise to applaud the outgoing Labour leader after he delivered a farewell speech reflecting on his time in office. While many MPs stood to acknowledge his service, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and several Tory MPs remained seated. Addressing the chamber, Starmer acknowledged that every prime minister eventually reaches the moment when leadership must be handed over. “Every…