2 hours ago Efforts to combat deforestation in Colombia lag because of armed groups, report finds

The International Crisis Group is reporting that Colombia's government efforts to control deforestation in the Amazon are being hampered by the actions of left-wing dissidents who control the area

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2 hours ago Millions of UK homeowners sitting on tens of thousands of pounds as property prices soar

Researchers say millions of UK homeowners are sitting on tens of thousands of pounds in profits

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2 hours ago What we know about Liam Payne's death, including some of the unanswered questions

Argentine authorities continue to investigate the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires

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3 hours ago Vance policy adviser reportedly made wild posts about using drugs for years: ‘I love coke

An investigation found that Aaron Kofsky was behind the Reddit account ‘PsychoticMammal’, which had also posted specific details that matched his resume and education

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5 hours ago Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons

Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessnessAn expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada’s most populous province has identified several cases in which patients asked to be killed in part for social reasons such as isolation and fears of homelessness, raising concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country’s assisted dying system.Ontario’s chief coroner issued several reports on Wednesday – after an Associated Press investigation based in part on data provided in one of the documents – reviewing the euthanasia deaths of people who were not terminally ill. The expert committee’s reports are based on an analysis of anonymized cases, chosen for their implications for future euthanasia requests. Continue read...

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5 hours ago Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted in US drug trafficking case

A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that authorities say shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several people

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6 hours ago Vance policy adviser made wild posts about using drugs for years: ‘I love coke

An investigation found that Aaron Kofsky was behind the Reddit account ‘PsychoticMammal’, which had also posted specific details that matched his resume and education

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6 hours ago Liam Payne's hotel room in Argentina had white powder and cracked TV screen

Argentinian police have refused to comment on reports that Liam Payne had reportedly been under the influence of drugs before his tragic death as images of his hotel room circulate

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6 hours ago Lucas Paquetá tells lawyers to complain to FA over ‘leaked’ information

Brazilian says ‘misleading’ case details ended up in pressMidfielder faces charge of alleged deliberate bookingsWest Ham’s Lucas Paquetá has instructed his lawyers to complain to the Football Association over “false and misleading” leaks relating to the investigation into his alleged breaches of betting regulations.The Brazil midfielder, who is expected to attend a hearing this month, released a statement on social media saying he is “frustrated and upset” by apparent efforts to “undermine” his attempts to clear his name. Continue reading...

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