Israel’s Netanyahu fires national security chief Tzachi Hanegbi
Netanyahu's office says he will appoint deputy head of the National Security Council, Gil Reich, as acting head.
Europe, Ukraine prepare new proposal to end Russia’s war, diplomats say – Reuters
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‘We’ll keep fighting’: Mahmoud Khalil appealing deportation
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and US resident, appeared before a federal appeals court in Philadelphia.
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Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalil’s release order
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Grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, ask for pardon
David Lammy urged to consider 1955 case in light of evidence Ellis was abused by partner before she killed him
The grandchildren of the last woman to be hanged in the UK are asking ministers to posthumously pardon her in light of evidence that she was emotionally and physically abused by her partner before she killed him.
Ruth Ellis was executed in 1955 after killing David Blakely her partner, who she had met while working in the nightclub she managed two years earlier. At the time, she was portrayed as a “cold-blooded killer” but evidence has since emerged that Blakely, a racing-car driver, physically and emotionally abused her.
Continue reading...Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially appointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister.
Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says
The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.
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Intelligence on ‘extreme’ Maccabi fans with history of violence led to Villa Park ban
Exclusive: West Midlands police were told supporters randomly attacked Muslims in Amsterdam last year
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were banned from watching their game against Aston Villa after police intelligence concluded the biggest risk of violence came from extremist fans of the Israeli club.
The ban ignited an intense controversy and was criticised by the prime minister, as well as others claiming it was a surrender to antisemitism.
Scores of extreme Maccabi fans with a past history of violence and shouting “racist taunts” were expected to travel to the Birmingham game.
Dutch police told their British counterparts that the Maccabi fans had instigated trouble in Amsterdam at a game last year.
They had randomly picked Muslims in Amsterdam to attack. That led to reprisal violence with some Dutch Jews attacked.
A huge Dutch police effort, involving 5,000 officers across three days, was needed to quell the trouble.
A community impact assessment by West Midlands police recorded that some Jewish people wanted the Maccabi fans banned because of the trouble that might ensue if they attended.
Any trouble started by Maccabi fans attending the Birmingham game could lead to reprisals from local people and further trouble.
The process did not consider whether the ban on fans of the Israeli club could be criticised as antisemitic itself or surrendering to antisemitism.
Continue reading...Trump left ‘extremely angry’ after rated as ‘third best’ U.S. president – NJ.com
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MPs lodge parliamentary motion to strip Prince Andrew of dukedom
Ministers face growing pressure to act amid fresh allegations over prince’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
MPs have moved to lodge a parliamentary motion to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, in a rarely permitted move in the Commons.
The government is facing mounting pressure over the prince’s residence in the 30-room Royal Lodge in Windsor, where it was revealed that he has not paid rent for more than two decades.
Continue reading...Lucy Powell urged ministers to rethink legal action against Labour donor’s firm
Exclusive: Intervention by deputy leadership contender could have saved company based in her Manchester constituency millions
Lucy Powell urged ministers to reconsider costly legal proceedings against a property development firm in her constituency founded by a Labour donor, in a move that could have saved his company millions, the Guardian can disclose.
Powell, who is the favourite to be elected Labour’s deputy leader this week, wrote to Angela Rayner on behalf of Urban Splash, a property developer in Manchester founded by party donor Tom Bloxham.
Continue reading...UK grooming gang inquiry faces further disruption as candidate for leader withdraws
Former Lambeth children’s services director Annie Hudson pulls out following intense media coverage
A national grooming gang inquiry ordered by Keir Starmer is facing further disruption after one of two candidates who had been shortlisted to lead it withdrew from the process.
Annie Hudson, a former director of children’s services for Lambeth, told survivors on Tuesday that she no longer wanted to be considered after intense media coverage.
Continue reading...Volunteers join Gaza’s civil defence crews despite huge risks
Volunteers in Gaza are training to help their neighbours as firefighters, medics, and rescue workers.
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, plays Iron Maiden and Deep Purple to let off steam – CBS News
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Louvre heist losses put at almost €90m as museum’s head prepares to face MPs
Police continue to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery targeting France’s crown jewels
The financial loss from France’s most dramatic heist in decades has been put at nearly €90m as the head of the Louvre prepared to face difficult questions over how thieves were able to steal priceless jewellery in broad daylight.
As police continued to search for the criminal gang behind the brazen robbery on Sunday, the Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau told the broadcaster RTL that the museum’s curator had estimated the losses at about €88m (£76m).
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