Italians stage strike in support of Gaza Palestinians
Pro-Palestinian marches gripped Italy's cities on Friday, defying the right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni.
Metropolitan police officer arrested after undercover BBC investigation
Sergeant arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice after colleagues filmed making racist and sexist remarks
A serving Metropolitan police officer has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, after undercover footage showed colleagues at Charing Cross police station making racist and sexist comments.
The footage, gathered for a BBC Panorama documentary, appears to show officers at a central London station calling for immigrants to be shot and boasting about using violence against suspects.
Continue reading...How did Hamas respond to Trump’s Gaza deal? What did Trump say in response?
Hamas has responded positively to Trump's Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.
Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology
The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were 'disgusting' and 'shameful' in a plea for leniency.
‘I love you, I’m sorry’: What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs did the moment he learned his sentence
It was a more subdued message from three months ago when Combs told his family he was "coming home".
‘I love you, I’m sorry’: What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs did the moment he learned his sentence
It was a more subdued message from three months ago when Combs told his family he was "coming home".
First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
Arkansas man seeks to have visa status restored after being arrested for ‘Opium’ perfume bottle
Police thought bottle contained drugs and arrested Kapil Raghu, who was then taken into custody by Ice
An Arkansas man, who was detained for a month by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) after authorities mistook his bottle of perfume for opium, is seeking to have his visa status restored after the charges were dropped.
Kapil Raghu, an Indian national married to an American woman and working towards American citizenship, was detained on 3 May after police officers in Benton, a suburb of Little Rock, pulled him over for having a non-moving traffic violation, according to his attorney, Mike Laux.
Continue reading...How is the government shutdown being felt across the US?
Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.
FBI cuts ties with civil rights watchdog SPLC after conservative pressure
Conservatives like billionaire Elon Musk had criticised the group for its criticism of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
Denmark prepares for a Russian ‘hybrid war’ after repeated drone spottings – NPR
- Denmark prepares for a Russian 'hybrid war' after repeated drone spottings NPR
- What is a 'drone wall'? Europe backs response to Russia amid Ukraine war NBC News
- Russia’s hybrid war is ‘only the beginning’, warns Danish PM Financial Times
- Von der Leyen’s ‘drone wall’ plan crashes into EU reality politico.eu
- Sweden urges EU to simplify drone procurement standards Reuters
Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants
The US court's conservative supermajority once again backed Trump's efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.
Trump’s Grim Reaper – from Project 2025 to shutdown enforcer
The Office of Management and Budget boss may not be a household name, but he's a key figure in Washington's shutdown.
Trump’s Grim Reaper – from Project 2025 to shutdown enforcer
The Office of Management and Budget boss may not be a household name, but he's a key figure in Washington's shutdown.
Police say one victim possibly shot by officer during Manchester attack
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy heckled by members of the public at vigil for victims of attack.
Multiple drone sightings reported in Germany in past three days, Bild says – Reuters
- Multiple drone sightings reported in Germany in past three days, Bild says Reuters
- Latest drone activity stalls Munich Airport relaunch ahead of Oktoberfest finale CNN
- Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours BBC
- Europe to Push Back as Illegal Drone Incursions Multiply The Wall Street Journal
- How Germany plans to fix its drone problem DW
Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia
The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.
Conservatives would take UK out of ECHR, Badenoch confirms
Leader says move is is necessary ‘to protect our borders, our veterans and our citizens’
Kemi Badenoch has announced that a Conservative government under her leadership would pull the UK out of the European convention on human rights.
The move marks a lurch to the right for the Tories, who are attempting to stem a loss of support to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Farage has long been a critic of the ECHR and has pledged to leave it if he becomes prime minister.
Continue reading...Nasa research equipment accidentally lands on Texas farm
The space probe had launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in New Mexico before it was blown off course.
Rabbi who confronted Manchester synagogue attacker vows community will not be defeated
Daniel Walker helped worshippers hold doors shut as Jihad al-Shamie tried to force his way inside
A rabbi who looked into the face of Jihad al-Shamie as he mounted a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue has vowed not to allow the “evil” and “hatred” he saw to triumph.
Rabbi Daniel Walker helped others to hold the doors of Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue shut as Shamie “body-charged” them during Thursday’s attack, throwing “heavy plant pots” and “doing everything he could to get in”.
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