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BANGKOK — Thai police disguised as a red-and-yellow lion during Lunar New Year festivities tackled and arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of stealing Buddhist artifacts after weeks of surveillance, authorities said. The Wednesday evening arrest followed a report earlier this month of a home burglary in a suburb of the capital that involved “numerous Buddhist objects and two 12-inch Buddha statues,” according to a statement from Bangkok’s metropolitan police. Investigators also found evidence of repeated attempts to break…

UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter over death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei LONDON — UK Athletics Ltd has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who was fatally struck on the head by a metal pole during a training session in east London in 2017. Hayayei, 36, who represented the United Arab Emirates, died on July 11, 2017, at Newham Leisure Centre after part of a throwing cage fell on him. He had been preparing to compete in the F34 classification in the…

Investigators are examining whether criminal negligence played a role in the avalanche that killed at least eight people during a guided backcountry ski trip in California, but emphasized it is too early to determine whether any charges are warranted, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said. The slide, which struck a group near Castle Peak outside Truckee, was the deadliest U.S. avalanche in 45 years. The sheriff’s office said in a written statement that, in addition to the coroner’s death investigations, it is conducting a…

Trump orders federal agencies to identify, release UFO and alien files; accuses Obama of sharing classified info President Donald Trump said he has directed federal agencies to begin “identifying and releasing” government files related to UFOs, aliens and unidentified aerial phenomena, a transparency push that has energized believers and skeptics alike amid renewed scrutiny of unexplained sightings. “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant departments and agencies,…

Florida lawmakers approve renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Trump; DeSantis expected to sign TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican-led legislature has approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, state records show, setting the stage for one of the country’s most prominent travel hubs to bear the sitting president’s name. Gov. Ron DeSantis, once a political rival of Trump, is expected to sign the measure into law. Palm Beach International sits…

Epstein estate agrees to pay up to $35 million to settle remaining victim claims The estate of convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million (€29.7 million) to resolve outstanding legal claims from potentially dozens of victims, according to a proposed court judgment filed in New York. The agreement would create a class encompassing people who said they were sexually assaulted, abused or trafficked by Epstein between Jan. 1, 1995, and Aug. 10, 2019, the date of his death in a New York jail,…

Eric Dane, the U.S. actor who rose to fame on Grey’s Anatomy and later earned a new generation of fans on Euphoria, has died at 53 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his representatives said in a statement shared with The Associated Press. Dane spent his final days surrounded by friends and family, including his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, and their daughters, Billie and Georgia, his representatives said. No additional details were immediately released. Dane became a household name as Dr. Mark…

California avalanche search to continue into weekend as storms halt recovery on Castle Peak Authorities in Northern California said Friday the search for a ninth person believed killed in a massive Sierra Nevada avalanche will extend into the weekend, as relentless storms and unstable snow continue to thwart efforts to recover victims on Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said eight victims of the backcountry avalanche have been located but cannot be safely moved. “Due to hazardous weather…

LONDON — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation Thursday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, as detectives said they will continue searches at his former home in Berkshire. The development follows the release of files related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and marks the first time in modern history that a senior royal has been arrested. Andrew was held in custody for around 11 hours before Thames Valley Police released him under investigation. The force said…

Trump sets 10–15 day deadline for Iran deal, warns U.S. may “take it a step further” President Donald Trump said Iran has at most 15 days to reach an agreement addressing concerns starting with its nuclear program, suggesting the United States would attack if it does not. “We’re either going to get a deal or it’s going to be unfortunate for them,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. Pressed on timing, Trump added: “I would think that would be enough time — ten, 15 days, pretty much maximum.” Earlier at an event in Washington,…