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Supreme Court rules former inmate cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks | ACTPnews
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a former Louisiana inmate cannot sue prison officials who forcibly shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafarian faith. In a 6-3 ruling, the top court said the prisoner, Damon Landor, was not entitled to monetary damages under a federal religious freedom law as it did not apply…
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Stanford was their golden ticket – could AI help or hinder that? | ACTPnews
Stanford has laid claim to innovations ranging from computer time-sharing to the synthesis of biologically active DNA. It’s home to the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory where the first website in North America went online in 1991. Alums include Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the co-founders of Google, which began as a research project while both…
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Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot | ACTPnews
Eight people who US prosecutors say have ties to Antifa have collectively been sentenced to 450 years in prison for their roles in a riot outside an immigration detention centre in Texas. A former US Marine Corps reservist, who was convicted of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, was sentenced to 100 years in…
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Ronaldo late to World Cup party but still able to steal the show | World Cup 2026 | ACTPnews
Portugal coach Martinez says Ronaldo’s rivalry with the likes of Messi drives both players to stay at their best. Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo finally joined the World Cup goal-scoring party by netting two for Portugal against Uzbekistan, putting behind him a difficult week and reminding fans that his predatory instincts…
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist | ACTPnews
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against the US government, suing to get off a Pentagon blacklist that claims it is linked to the Chinese military. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has said that because Alibaba complies with Chinese technology regulators, it is effectively an arm of the…
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Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe | ACTPnews
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since 18 June officials have said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reached a peak in several European countries. Measures have been put in place across western Europe in order to help people manage the heat. The BBC’s Pierre-Antoine Denis…
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England held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage | World Cup 2026 News | ACTPnews
England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L, despite a late barrage by the English. Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026 England suffered a World Cup setback as Ghana held Thomas Tuchel’s side to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving them with work still to do in their bid to progress to the…
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Germany rail network comes to complete halt due to IT malfunction | ACTPnews
German rail company Deutsche Bahn has paused train services across the country due to a nationwide IT disruption. All rail services have been suspended and trains are being held at stations, following a malfunction with the country’s digital railway radio network. The disruption has affected internal communication channels, a spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn said, adding…
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Paraguay’s Almiron suspended for one game after red card for covering mouth | World Cup 2026 | ACTPnews
FIFA also stripped journalist Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials after he criticised Almiron’s red card on air. Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026 Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he became the first player to be sent off at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for covering his…
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Europe heatwave: Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in record June heat | ACTPnews
Météo France said the red alert in much of France would be extended on Wednesday afternoon from 54 to 58 of the country’s 96 metropolitan departments, to include several areas in the north west. The president of the Île-de-France region which covers the entire Paris area, Valérie Pécresse, urged people not to travel and to…
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