Felony assaults on older New Yorkers rise sharply, police data show
NYPD figures show 2,112 felony assaults against older people so far in 2026, up 14 per cent from the comparable period last year and 143 per cent from 2018.
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Los Angeles triplets weigh 19.3 pounds in unusually heavy birth
A South Los Angeles mother delivered three boys with a combined weight of 19.3 pounds, narrowly below the recognised record for heaviest triplets.
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New finds strengthen case for Bethsaida at Sea of Galilee site
Archaeologists working at el-Araj in northern Israel say a new collection of Roman and earlier artefacts reinforces their identification of the site as biblical Bethsaida.
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Editorial questions Letitia James’ record as New York attorney general
A New York Post editorial argues that Attorney General Letitia James has devoted excessive attention to political litigation while core enforcement work has suffered.
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Five college football games that could shape the 2026 season
A set of early rivalries, conference tests and playoff-relevant rematches stands out on the 2026 college football schedule.
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In London, son's agonising wait for news of parents missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
Since a catastrophic flood struck the border area between Nepal and Tibet, Prajval Haldia in London has had no word from his parents who were on a pilgrimage in the region at the time.
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Norway's King Haakon VIII pays tribute to late father in first speech
Norway's new King Haakon VIII on Saturday addressed Norwegians for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father who passed away the day before.
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Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his first European club.
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South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
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Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1
Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his first win in charge.
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