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Fresh hope of release for inmates trapped on ‘inhumane’ indefinite jail terms decades after their crimes19:47 The Independent has tirelessly campaigned for more than two years for all IPP prisoners to have their sentences reviewed – as 2,400 languish in jail, many for petty crimes and some locked up as children, with no release date Kenya unveils carbon market rule book and caps the overseas sale of carbon credits19:47 Kenya has introduced a 10 million metric ton cap on carbon credits authorized for international trade up to 2030 under new operational rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement Robot soldiers are being built in America to fight tomorrow’s wars – and the alarm is growing19:47 The co-founder of Foundation Future Industries would build armed robots ‘tomorrow’ if the U.S. military asked, he tells Josh Marcus - and that has human rights experts extremely worried States, judges and election officials warn Supreme Court against Trump ‘chaos’ with mail-in ballot order19:47 Justices will soon decide whether the president’s sweeping changes to mail-in ballots can move forward before crucial midterms Israeli takeover of Jerusalem’s most important Muslim site is ‘imminent’, warns Jordan19:47 Jordan has held custodianship of the Muslim site for more than 100 years, but a minister has voiced concerns that its stewardship is under serious threat Two arrested in connection to death of US flight attendant found dead in Colombia19:47 The two suspects are accused of drugging and killing American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal shooting at traveller site19:15 The victim, who has been named by police as Jimmy Ward, 36, was declared dead at the scene near Cricklade, Wiltshire, at about 8.15am on Sunday Voices: There must be an end to this ‘throw away the key’ prisons scandal19:15 Editorial: The Independent has long campaigned for an end to the injustices suffered by indefinitely detained IPP prisoners – Labour’s early release scheme must prioritise their freedom This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say19:15 With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record Trump's arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington's historical sites, report says19:15 President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists19:15 From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. |