Zambian ex-president’s burial in doubt after Hakainde Hichilema cancels mourning

Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband and for a failed drive-by shooting aimed at her niece's ex-husband, facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. She is already serving a life sentence for the murders of her two children, with her husband Chad Daybell sentenced to death for multiple murders, including that of his first wife. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The late managing director of Microsoft Singapore, Lee Hui Li, was celebrated as a visionary leader and advocate for AI education, passing away after a sabbatical for health reasons. Her contributions to the tech industry and mentorship for future leaders were widely acknowledged, leaving...

Jay Slater, a 19-year-old British teenager who went missing in Tenerife, died accidentally after falling 20 to 25 meters down a ravine while attempting a 14-hour walk home from a night out. The coroner ruled his death as accidental, noting that Slater suffered severe head injuries, and there was no evidence of foul play or duress involved in the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN rights chief Volker Turk criticized Britain's ban on Palestine Action as a "disturbing" misuse of counter-terrorism laws, urging the government to rescind it due to its disproportionate nature and potential infringement on fundamental freedoms. The ban criminalizes membership and support for the group, raising concerns about stifling free expression and peaceful protest, with over 200 arrests reported since its enforcement. Want More Context? 🔎

Harley Reid's management has proposed an unprecedented 11-year, $24 million contract to the West Coast Eagles, signaling his intention to stay amid earlier doubts about his future. The Eagles now face the challenge of deciding whether to accept this substantial offer, which could secure Reid as a potential star player for the franchise. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee judge's order to deactivate death row inmate Byron Black's heart-regulating implant before his execution on August 5 has led to a state appeal, citing potential chaos and security risks during transport to a hospital. Black's attorneys argue that the device could shock him during execution, while the state claims he wouldn't feel them and questions the judge's authority on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎