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Taliban law imposes harsh punishments on women in Afghanistan

New code prioritises social control over individual rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have officially adopted a new criminal code that enforces strict social controls, prioritises...

China bans hidden door handles on electric vehicles

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles, becoming the first country to prohibit the controversial design popularised by Tesla and Elon Musk. The...

Norway rape trial begins for crown princess’s son

Trial opens amid intense scrutiny A year and a half after Marius Borg Høiby was arrested by police over a violent episode at a woman’s...

Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms

Agreement comes ahead of contempt vote Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify...

Trump: If no deal is reached with Iran, “bad things” will happen

US president repeats threat over lack of agreement US President Donald Trump warned once again on Monday that “bad things could happen” to Iran if...