James Watson: Controversial discoverer of ‘the secret of life’
James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the “secrets of life” has died aged 97.
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US removes Syrian president from global ‘terrorist’ sanctions list
US has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria’s efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war.
Why Mo Amer jokes to survive
Mo Amer built a career turning identity into comedy, but as politics intensify, can humour still cut through?
Former British soldier contests extradition over alleged Kenya murder
The UK’s National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers.
British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012
Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.
Alex Salmond died with debts of more than £340,000
Insolvency firm Begbies Traynor has named a trustee in sequestration to handle the former first minister’s estate.
Algerian sex offender mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison arrested
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was one of two men let out in error from the prison within a week.
US airlines begin cancelling flights amid government shutdown
US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.
Pakistan says Afghanistan talks deadlocked after deadly border clashes
Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.
EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker
The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.
UK records warmest ever Bonfire night – when will November temperatures finally drop?
After the UK’s warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
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Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party membership fees
Your Party officials accuse Zarah Sultana of withholding funds despite publicly agreeing to transfer the money.
Why does Grand Theft Auto 6 keep getting delayed?
The much-anticipated video game from Rockstar has been pushed back until the end of 2026.
What does Elon Musk do with all his money?
While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world’s richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.
UN sounds alarm over rising hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo
WFP says a ‘deepening hunger crisis’ is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.
What if … the United Nations was disbanded next Friday?
Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to get rid of its core institution next week.
Honda profits tumble as Trump tariffs weigh on the carmaker
The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
Why this woman believed she was Madeleine McCann – and what she did next
Julia Wandelt began “telling anyone who would listen” she was the missing child in June 2022.
United States skips UN review of its human rights record
US joins Israel as only other country to not show for mandatory process scrutinising rights record of UN member states.
Kim Kardashian laughs off savage reviews for her TV drama
She plays a divorce lawyer in All’s Fair, which one critic said “may be the worst TV drama ever”.