‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.
British crypto billionaire Ben Delo says he has given £4m to Reform UK
Delo, pardoned by Trump after violating US banking law, describes himself as champion of free speech
A British billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money-laundering controls in his cryptocurrency business has given £4m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Ben Delo, 42, who is now based in Hong Kong, wrote in the Telegraph that he had made the donation since the start of the year, before the government’s cap on donations to political parties by British citizens living abroad.
Continue reading...Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz – Military Times
- As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz Military Times
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- Gulf States Fear an Emboldened Iran after Trump’s Cease-Fire WSJ
California sheriff who seized ballots ordered to halt election investigation
Attorney general says court ruling against Chad Bianco ‘reins in the destabilizing actions of a rogue sheriff’
The California supreme court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff and gubernatorial candidate who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his investigation into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it.
The order came after the California attorney general, Rob Bonta, last month asked the court to step in, arguing the sheriff has no authority over election materials. A voting rights group is also challenging the ballot seizure.
Continue reading...Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files, DoJ says
Justice department says Bondi will not appear for House deposition since she was ousted as US attorney general
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, the former US attorney general, will not appear next week for a scheduled deposition before the House oversight and government reform committee to answer questions about the justice department’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and its release of the Epstein files, the committee said.
In a statement on Wednesday morning shared with the Guardian, a spokesperson for the House oversight committee said: “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on 14 April for a deposition since she is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in her capacity as attorney general.”
Continue reading...How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for now
Pakistan’s leaders had almost lost hope. After more than two weeks of frantic negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating into Islamabad’s worst nightmare.
In a cabinet meeting held at about 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was morose. “We should brace ourselves for the impact of the war,” he told his cabinet ministers. “The situation has really become very bleak. The chance of peace has become dim.”
Continue reading...‘It’s not AI, it’s real’: shock as RSPCA releases images of 250 dogs found at property
Dozens of dogs were found crammed into single living room space at property in undisclosed location in UK
More than 250 dogs have been found at a property in scenes so shocking that the RSPCA was forced to deny allegations that the images were faked by artificial intelligence.
The animal welfare charity said it took in 87 dogs from the property at an undisclosed location in the UK and the remainder went to the Dogs Trust, another charity.
Continue reading...Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio’s Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media – Engadget
- Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media Engadget
- Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15 The New York Times
- Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action Reuters
- Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems The Guardian
- Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year BBC
Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
After 5 Weeks of War, a Look at What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran – The New York Times
- After 5 Weeks of War, a Look at What Trump Has Accomplished in Iran The New York Times
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- Opinion | The Iran War Around the World WSJ
Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon
Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
Vance warns Iran ceasefire hinges on good faith talks
JD Vance says Donald Trump is seeking a deal “in good faith,” but Iran has to be willing to negotiate.
Iran, US both claim victory, but did they actually concede ground?
Those apparent concessions could become sticking points in upcoming talks in Islamabad.
Hegseth touts US ‘victory’ over Iran as Tehran hails its own ‘historic’ win
Defence chief declares total military victory over Iran, matching earlier victory claims from Tehran amid ceasefire.
Israel strikes central Beirut without warning
Israeli attacks pound central Beirut after Iran ceasefire, killing dozens and wounding hundreds, officials say.
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.