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Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
A new bill introduced in the Canadian province expands on a 2019 religious symbols law with new measures including a ban on face coverings in daycares. Source link
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Source link
Armagh to face Tyrone in Ulster Championship opener
Armagh will face Tyrone in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ulster Championship, while holders Donegal are potential semi-final opponents. Source link
Cats became our companions way later than you think
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa. Source link
National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
The suspect had been recruited to Unit 03 of the Kandahar Strike Force, a former military commander told the BBC, coming to the US after the withdrawal. Source link
Ex-soldier caught on CCTV in police station petrol bomb attack
A former solider has admitted endangering a police officer’s life in a petrol bomb attack at a police station. Source link
BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street. Source link
Malen hit by cup as crowd trouble halts Villa game
Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys on Thursday is temporarily halted because of violence in the away end at Villa Park. Source link
Deepti commands big fee but Healy unsold in WPL
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for 3.2 Indian crore (approx £272,000), just short of the record 3.4 Indian crore Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid for India opener Smirti Mandhana in 2023. Source link
Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Source link