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Israel Returns 22 Looted Antiquities to Greece

Israel Returns 22 Looted Antiquities to Greece

Published by Jenni Sidey

On Tuesday, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) returned 22 antiquities to Greece. The cache includes decorated pottery from the 8th through the 4th centuries BCE that had been seized during an illegal antiquities trafficking investigation in and around Tel Aviv in 2020. The ceremony took place at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and was attended by Lina Mendoni, the Greek Minister of Culture; Pninat Yanai, the Israeli Ambassador to Greece; and Amir Ganor, director of the IAA’s Anti Theft Prevention Unit. This handover marks the first time Israel has returned contested items to Greece. Related Articles In a social media post, the IAA states that the 2020 seizure involved raids of an unnamed gallery, warehouses, and apartments which uncovered “thousands of archaeological items from Israel and around the world.” The investigation was prompted by suspicion of looting at ancient sites in the Mediterranean. The IAA does not clarify why it took Israel six years to return the items to Greece, or if objects belonging to other nations are also in the process of being …

Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series

Bethell returns as England name white-ball squads for Australia series

Published by Sam Flores

Oct 13 : England on Tuesday named their squads for November’s white-ball tour of Australia, with all-rounder Jacob Bethell returning from a knee injury as they step up preparations for next year’s One Day International World Cup. Bethell, who was injured during England’s ODI series win over India in July, has been selected in both the ODI and T20 squads. Jofra Archer also returns for the ODI series after being rested for this month’s tri-series in Pakistan, while uncapped bowler Eddie Jack and 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew are among those who earned their maiden senior England call-ups in the T20 squad. Wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt returns after a quad injury ruled him out of England’s 3-0 T20 series sweep of Sri Lanka last month. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler remains sidelined as he begins rehabilitation following hamstring surgery, while fast bowler Saqib Mahmood misses out with a knee injury. Archer and fellow quicks Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker and Josh Tongue will leave the tour after the three-match ODI series as England manage their workloads ahead of the Test …

Emmerdale airs Tate family twist as Graham returns with Joe’s baby

Emmerdale airs Tate family twist as Graham returns with Joe’s baby

Published by Daniella Wilson

There is a dramatic twist in the latest episode of Emmerdale as the fate of Baby Tate is finally revealed. Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) had decided to give his unnamed baby son up for adoption, following the death of his wife-to-be (and Baby Tate’s mum), Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley), and had enlisted the help of his childhood guardian Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) in setting it up. Graham and Kim Tate (Claire King) had urged Joe to reconsider his decision to give his son up for adoption, the latter haunted by reminders of giving her own daughter up in 1999. Determined to go through with it, Joe brought his baby son home so that Kim could have a final goodbye, while Graham told Joe that arranging the private adoption would be the last thing he would ever do for him. That was the last anyone saw of the baby, as Graham took him away, presumably to hand him over to another family. Graham holds Baby Tate at a secret location. ITV However, Baby Tate’s location has now …

Apple returns to smart home ecosystem with upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event

Apple returns to smart home ecosystem with upcoming ‘Welcome Home’ event

Published by skeptic

We’re just two short days away from Apple’s upcoming “Welcome Home” launch event in New York City, and the rumor mill is working overtime.  The latest news about what to expect comes from Bloomberg’s own Apple correspondent, Mark Gurman, whose recent newsletter anticipates some exciting new announcements in the smart home space, where Apple has been floundering for more than 10 years since the release of its HomeKit software in 2014. SEE ALSO: The latest MacBook Pro and Ultra rumors: What we know about Apple’s OLED touchscreen Macs While major rivals like Google purchased Nest Labs, makers of the most popular smart thermostat, and Amazon purchased Ring, a popular smart home security company famous for its video doorbells, Apple struggled to find a grip on the market, and its rare attempts, like the short-lived HomePod smart speaker released in 2018, were rare financial failures for a company accustomed to always hitting home runs.  Mashable Light Speed That all changes this coming Tuesday, according to Gurman, who expects Apple to unveil “a ready-made ecosystem and a full lineup of …

Christa Pike returns to prison in extraordinary twist just days after surviving botched execution

Christa Pike returns to prison in extraordinary twist just days after surviving botched execution

Published by Daniella Wilson

Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison just 10 days after surviving a botched execution that left her critically ill and reportedly hours away from having her life support withdrawn. The 50-year-old, who was sentenced to death for the brutal 1995 murder of her classmate Colleen Slemmer, was transferred back to the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee on Saturday, October 10. Her extraordinary recovery comes after she survived two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital during a failed execution on September 30. © Alamy Live News.Frank Strada, the head of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, resigned following the botched execution of Christa Pike Christa subsequently spent several days unconscious and on a ventilator, with her lawyers initially fearing she would not survive. In a statement confirming her return to prison, her attorneys said she was grateful to the emergency responders and medical professionals who had cared for her. “She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison,” they said, adding that they would continue to monitor her …

Convicted murderer Christa Pike leaves hospital, returns to prison after botched execution

Convicted murderer Christa Pike leaves hospital, returns to prison after botched execution

Published by Sam Flores

The convicted murderer who survived a botched execution attempt in the US state of Tennessee last week has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison, her lawyers said Saturday. Christa Pike, 50, was administered two lethal doses of the drug pentobarbital on September 30 that failed to kill her. Read moreChrista Pike ‘angry and confused’ after surviving Tennessee execution attempt She was transported to hospital in critical condition but later regained consciousness, with her lawyers saying this week that she was walking around but in a “foggy” mental state. “Christa Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center where she has been housed for more than 30 years,” her lawyers said in a statement Saturday. Pike was sentenced to death in Tennessee for murdering a classmate, a crime committed when she was a teenager. “She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,” the statement went on. Pike “is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, …

Watch as Barry Manilow, 83, gets a cheeky surprise on stage as he returns to touring following cancer battle

Watch as Barry Manilow, 83, gets a cheeky surprise on stage as he returns to touring following cancer battle

Published by Daniella Wilson

It was like the decades had never passed on October 8, 2026 as Barry Manilow returned to the stage in Las Vegas – and had underwear thrown at him. The singer exclaimed “I’m back!” to the cheering audience before a pair of white men’s boxers were thrown at him. “You want me to send this to the laundry?” he quipped before a pair of bright pink panties landed at his feet. “Now you’re dancing!” laughed Barry, who tucked them into his pants and joked: ‘I’ll keep this one.” © Getty ImagesBarry found fame in the 1970s and 1980s The 83-year-old revealed last December that he was undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous spot on one of his lungs. He is now in remission but the process left him unwell and he postponed several concert dates as well as also canceling a string of events He canceled two nights of his Las Vegas residency in August, hours before he was due to take to the stage. “We’re very sorry but we have to cancel tonight’s and …

Aircraft carrier returns to San Diego amid scrutiny

Aircraft carrier returns to San Diego amid scrutiny

Published by Sam Flores

ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN — Draped in red, white and blue striped banners, the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in San Diego Bay after 322 days at sea. It ended one of the longest maritime deployments in U.S. military history, returning home to eager loved ones, as well as ongoing scrutiny over past reports of low morale. Elated crewmembers lined the decks portside — some waved to the waiting crowds, and others danced as their loved ones cheered from below. “It’s a combination of the day before Christmas and the last day of school,” the commanding officer, Capt. Dan Keeler, told NBC News, adding that some of the crewmembers are just 18 years old. “They are amazing, you know, legends and heroes,” he said. “Every single one of them.” Among the first to depart at the Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado will be 64 parents who have been waiting months to meet their babies for the first time, The Associated Press reported. 00:47 USS Lincoln sailor will meet his baby boy when ship …

UN says committed to work with Pakistan for voluntary returns of Afghan refugees

UN says committed to work with Pakistan for voluntary returns of Afghan refugees

Published by Sam Flores

Washington —  Editor’s note: this story was translated from the original VOA Pashto article. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the United Nations will work with Pakistan to “uphold protection principles and ensure that returns of Afghans proceed in a voluntary, safe and dignified way.” Speaking at a joint news conference with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday, Guterres said the U.N. is committed to working with Pakistan on the issue of Afghan refugees. Deporting Afghans Pakistan has continued the forcible deportation of Afghan refugees since 2023, when the country started the first phase of the Interior Ministry’s Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan to deport undocumented immigrants and refugees. The U.N. Organization for International Migration says more than 2.68 million Afghans returned from Pakistan between September of 2023 and August of this year. The U.N. reported that in 2026 about 776,000 Afghans returned to Afghanistan, including those forcibly deported. “Many Afghan returnees continue to face significant human rights violations and protection risks inside Afghanistan,” said the U.N. According to the U.N., about 1.6 …