Merton Council Rejects Israel Divestment Over Legal Risks
Merton Council has refused to cut ties with Israel-linked firms, citing potential legal challenges and pension fund stability concerns, despite a petition from a suspended councillor.
Category : Politics
Ferguson Emailed Epstein About 'Baby Boy'
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files reveal Sarah Ferguson congratulated him on a 'baby boy' in 2011, suggesting the paedophile may have had a secret child.
Rightwing Populist Wins Costa Rica Presidency
Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People party wins Costa Rica's presidential election by a landslide, promising to tackle drug violence and continuing the nation's rightward political shift.
Scottish Labour Vows Transgender Prison Ban if Elected
Anas Sarwar commits to making Scottish prisons single-sex based on biological sex within days if Labour wins power, amid ongoing legal challenges over transgender prisoner placement.
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Defunding Oligarchy Must Become Governance Standard
Analysis of how Trump's presidency enriched billionaires through subsidies and deregulation while cutting social programs, calling for concrete anti-corruption measures.
Missouri Abortion Rights Battle After Voter Victory
Missouri's Supreme Court ruling sparks celebration, but legal battles over abortion restrictions persist despite voter-approved constitutional protections, highlighting ongoing challenges in multiple states.
Phone Theft Warning at Brooklyn Concerts
A cybersecurity expert advises concertgoers to avoid holding phones overhead due to theft risks and view obstruction, as Brooklyn venues report mass phone thefts.
Georgia Appeals Cop City RICO Dismissal in Protest Case
Georgia's appeal against dismissed RICO charges for 61 Cop City protesters prolongs a landmark case with national implications for protest prosecutions and domestic terrorism laws.
Kensington and Chelsea Councillors Step Down Ahead of Elections
Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors in Kensington and Chelsea are stepping down ahead of May's local elections, with new candidates confirmed by multiple parties.
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Starmer Urges Lords to Strip Mandelson of Peerage
Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for urgent modernisation of House of Lords disciplinary procedures to remove Peter Mandelson following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Iran summons EU ambassadors over terror listing
Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest the Revolutionary Guard's terror listing, warning of reciprocal action amid rising diplomatic tensions and regional unrest.
MP Dan Norris Further Arrested on Rape Charges
Independent MP Dan Norris has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting against multiple women, with alleged offences spanning decades.
Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing for Gaza Medical Cases
Israel has reopened Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited medical evacuations, allowing 50 Palestinians daily amid a healthcare crisis where thousands await treatment.
MP Dan Norris Rearrested on Sexual Offence Charges
Independent MP Dan Norris has been rearrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting. The former Labour minister was originally arrested last year.
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Bangladesh Jails Ex-PM Hasina and Labour MP Siddiq
Bangladesh sentences former PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years in a corruption case over land plots. Both deny charges, with Labour rejecting the verdict.
Journalist Arrests Threaten First Amendment Freedoms
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest represent a dangerous escalation in attacks on press freedom and constitutional rights in the US.
Man Hospitalised After Chingford Mount Stabbing
A man in his 30s was rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Albert Crescent in East London. Police confirm his injuries are not life-threatening.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder of Teenager
Serial killer Steve Wright pleads guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, adding to his five previous convictions from 2006.
UK Payments to Ditch EU Rules in FCA Merger, Says PSR Boss
The head of the UK's Payments System Regulator says merging with the Financial Conduct Authority will allow shedding of cumbersome European regulations, amid industry calls for faster payments reform.
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Starmer Scared of Burnham, Says Lord
Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from a by-election reveals weak leadership and fear of northern influence, sparking predictions of his political demise.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Teen
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall at the Old Bailey, marking his first admission of any killings.
Bezos' Washington Post Crisis: Legacy in Peril
Margaret Sullivan analyses Jeff Bezos' stewardship of the Washington Post, warning that his recent decisions threaten to destroy a journalistic institution.
Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Sex Trafficking to Others
Freshly released Jeffrey Epstein documents allege he trafficked girls to associates like Harvey Weinstein and Leon Black, raising questions over official claims of no evidence for third-party investigations.
Woman Resolves Case After Priest Accusations
Heather Jones of Alabama has resolved a misdemeanor case opened after she accused priest Robert Sullivan of predatory behaviour, agreeing to probation.
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Judge Slams 'Cruel' Detention of 5-Year-Old Liam Ramos
Federal Judge Fred Biery has ruled the detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father unconstitutional, condemning immigration policies that 'traumatise children' in a scathing statement.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Victoria Hall
Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright, already serving a whole-life sentence for five murders, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 killing of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, his sixth victim.
Epstein's 'Devil' Remark in Unearthed Interview
A newly released two-hour interview with Jeffrey Epstein reveals his eerie response when asked if he was 'the devil himself', alongside admissions about his crimes.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder in Guilty Plea
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, marking his sixth murder conviction.
Starmer's China Trip Leaves Bitter Aftertaste
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's high-profile diplomatic mission to China has left him politically weakened, with critics accusing him of compromising human rights principles for modest economic gains.
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China Executes Four Over Myanmar Scam Syndicate
Four individuals have been executed in China for running a massive Myanmar-based scam and gambling operation worth over $4 billion, involving kidnappings and deaths.
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