Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.
Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report
Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children’s commissioner
Black children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than their white counterparts, a report has disclosed.
Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England, said Black children are also overrepresented when officers use force and were more likely to have their “size, gender or build” cited as justification.
Continue reading...Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
Fourth man charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian
Three other men already charged over February abduction and death remain before the courts
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A fourth man has been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly Sydney man, who was allegedly abducted in a case of mistaken identity.
More than two months after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his home in Sydney’s north in the early hours of 13 February, police arrested a 19-year-old on Tuesday over two offences, including murder.
Continue reading...Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count
Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China’s new exports take on the world
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.
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Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer
Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.
A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.
Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack – BBC
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- British police are probing a shadowy Islamic group amid arson spree at Jewish sites NBC News
- Anxiety mounts in London’s Jewish community amid wave of antisemitic attacks CNN
Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran's arms industry.
EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity 'heavily damaged'.
Olly Robbins’ account of Mandelson vetting piles pressure on Keir Starmer
Sacked civil servant tells select committee of ‘pressure’ to give clearance and ‘dismissive’ attitude to vetting
The civil servant sacked by Keir Starmer has given a devastating account of his government, saying Downing Street put huge pressure on the civil service to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador despite the concerns of vetting officials.
Olly Robbins, the former top official at the Foreign Office, said No 10 took a “dismissive” attitude to vetting, and Mandelson was given access to the Foreign Office building and to “higher-classification briefings” before he was granted security clearance.
Continue reading...Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.
Germany, Italy block bid to suspend EU-Israel trade agreement
Germany and Italy have blocked the European Union from suspending the bloc’s association agreement with Israel.