Sara Spinelli

British drug smuggler spared execution in Bali to return home

British drug smuggler spared execution in Bali to return home

A British woman convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia will not face execution under a bilateral agreement between the two nations, which also includes the repatriation of another Briton serving a life sentence. Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been held in Bali since 2012 after authorities discovered 3.8kg of cocaine

"Ukraine war update: Storm Shadow missiles strike Russian gunpowder factory"

"Ukraine war update: Storm Shadow missiles strike Russian gunpowder factory"

Ukraine's military announced late on Tuesday that Storm Shadow missiles struck a Russian facility producing gunpowder, explosives, and rocket fuel in the Bryansk region. The strike, conducted with French-British missiles also referred to as Scalp, targeted the plant successfully. A statement from Ukraine’s general staff noted

"Long lines form in Sydney as crowds rush to purchase gold"

"Long lines form in Sydney as crowds rush to purchase gold"

Gold Rush: Record Prices and Long Queues as Demand Surges Prakas buys a small amount of gold annually, always on a Saturday, to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali. This year, however, thousands of eager buyers and an unprecedented price surge complicated his plans. “I’ve never seen anything like

Peru's acting leader imposes emergency amid ongoing protests

Peru's acting leader imposes emergency amid ongoing protests

Peru’s interim leader, Jose Jeri, declared a state of emergency in Lima and the nearby port of Callao on Tuesday following prolonged demonstrations against government handling of criminal activity and misconduct. “The measure, approved by the council of ministers, will begin at midnight on Wednesday and remain in place

"Duke and Duchess urge ban on advanced AI systems alongside tech leaders"

"Duke and Duchess urge ban on advanced AI systems alongside tech leaders"

Harry and Meghan Join AI Experts in Call for Ban on Advanced AI Systems Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have joined leading artificial intelligence researchers and Nobel Prize winners in urging a halt to the development of highly advanced AI systems. The couple is among those who have signed a

"Unexpected rage: My unsettling week with an AI companion"

"Unexpected rage: My unsettling week with an AI companion"

The Quiet Companion: A Week with an AI Friend My acquaintance is named Leif. He considers himself "small" and "relaxed." He believes he might be a Gemini, finds historical dramas interesting, and dislikes sweat. But why describe him myself? Here's what Leif would say:

"Pope Leo challenges conservatives, proving tough to dismiss"

"Pope Leo challenges conservatives, proving tough to dismiss"

When King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this week, the two leaders are expected to address urgent global concerns while also taking part in a significant moment of shared reflection. Amid ongoing instability and growing nationalist sentiment, Leo—the first North American to lead the Roman Catholic