Edward T. Blake, 80, Dies; Forensic Expert Sparked Innocence Movement
He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted people.
Month: October 2025
How Broken Politics Breaks Courts
We look at the difficult position of independent courts and judges at a time when countries around the world are deeply divided.
South African Politician Julius Malema, Subject of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge
The verdict against Julius Malema came a month after a separate court convicted him of hate speech. This year, President Trump played a video montage at the White House of Mr. Malema leading chants of “Kill the Boer,” a protest song.
Stolen UK luxury car tracked to Karachi
KARACHI: A high-end luxury vehicle stolen from the UK has astonishingly made its way to Karachi, triggering international cooperation between law enforcement agencies. Acting on a request from British authorities, Interpol Manchester has officially reached out to the Sindh Police, urging assistance in recovering the stolen vehicle. A formal letter has been sent to the … Read more
Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures
The primatologist gained scientific acclaim for her work with chimpanzees and then later used her fame to champion conservation.
London Police Chief Apologizes Over Officers’ ‘Reprehensible’ Behavior
The police commissioner spoke after the BBC broadcast video showing officers making sexualized comments, reveling in the use of violence and expressing racist views.
How Trump’s Online Drugstore May Affect Your Drug Costs
[President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers.
Planning Hajj 2026? Saudi Arabia unveils new rules for accommodations
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new temporary licensing system for pilgrim accommodations in Makkah and Madinah during the 2026 Hajj season, aiming to ease housing shortages and improve service quality for millions of worshippers. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced Wednesday that the initiative will allow property owners to obtain seasonal licenses for hosting … Read more
Teen motorcyclist killed in crash
RAWALPINDI: A young motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident on Old Airport Road in the jurisdiction of Chakala Police Station. According to Rescue 1122, 19-year-old Faiq lost control of his speeding motorcycle, which crashed into a roadside pole. He sustained a severe head injury and succumbed to it on the spot. The body was … Read more
‘She Could Have Killed Me’: Scientist Survives Shark Bite to His Head
“My whole head was inside of her mouth,” Mauricio Hoyos, a marine scientist from Mexico, said from a hospital in Costa Rica.