US bans visas from 75 countries including Russia and Iran
The Trump Administration pauses immigrant visas from 75 countries, citing welfare concerns. The freeze begins January 21. Read the full list and analysis.
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Met Police civilian staff strike suspended over pay offer
A planned strike by thousands of Metropolitan Police civilian staff has been suspended as their union consults on a new pay offer. The dispute centres on a London allowance paid to officers.
Caterham drivers could face £100 fines for horn honking
Tandridge District Council proposes a Public Space Protection Order to tackle excessive horn beeping and pavement parking in Caterham. A three-month consultation will define the rules.
US Moves to Transitional Government in Gaza
Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff announces Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan, establishing a transitional Palestinian administration. Read the latest on the deal and the challenges ahead.
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£530k Council Flats Empty for 3 Years in Brent
Brent Council bought a Sudbury property in 2023 to tackle homelessness, but flood damage and squatting have left it empty ever since. A local councillor brands the situation a 'scandal'.
New Four-Court Sports Hall Planned for Morden
Merton Council will build a new £14.7m sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre to tackle a severe shortage of venues, after local sports club membership doubled since 2019.
Prosecutors appeal Kneecap terror charge dismissal
Crown Prosecution Service challenges the technical dismissal of a terror case against Kneecap's Mo Chara. Judges to rule later after a full-day High Court hearing.
Julio Iglesias investigated over sexual assault claims
Spanish prosecutors launch an inquiry into Julio Iglesias over allegations he sexually assaulted two workers at his Caribbean homes in 2021. Read the latest developments.
John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting two girls
Former actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two drunk teenagers in Hertfordshire. Read the full court details.
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US Unveils Phase Two of Gaza Plan, Warns Hamas
Donald Trump's envoy announces the next phase to end the Gaza conflict, demanding Hamas return all hostages. Get the latest breaking news updates here.
Betar to End NY Operations After Violent Conduct Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James secures settlement with far-right group Betar US, forcing its closure after findings of bias-motivated harassment and assaults.
Supreme Court Allows GOP Mail-In Ballot Challenge
The US Supreme Court has revived a Republican congressman's lawsuit against an Illinois law permitting mail-in ballots to be counted up to two weeks after election day. Read the full analysis.
Trump pushes Greenland takeover despite overwhelming US opposition
Donald Trump restates his desire for the US to acquire Greenland for national security, citing the Golden Dome missile shield. A new poll reveals only 17% of Americans support the plan. Read the latest developments.
Ex-London's Burning star jailed for sex assaults on teens
Former London's Burning actor John Alford has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15, at a party in 2022. Read the full court details.
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10 UK far-right activists banned from France over small boats
France has banned ten British far-right activists linked to the Raise the Colours movement for 'reconnaissance and destruction' activities against migrant boats. The group claims its activities are peaceful.
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson on trial for rape
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson is on trial accused of rape and sexual assault. A court heard he thanked a woman for being 'cool' after she talked him down from an alleged attack in Thailand.
Ex-TV actor John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting girls
Former London's Burning star John Alford, 54, sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two underage girls at a Hertfordshire party. Read the full court details.
Lauren Silverman drove without UK licence for 12 years
Simon Cowell's partner Lauren Silverman reveals she unknowingly drove in the UK without a valid licence for over a decade. Discover the rules she missed and the consequences she now faces.
Serial killer Steve Wright faces trial for 1999 murder
Serial killer Steve Wright will stand trial next month for the 1999 murder of teenager Victoria Hall, a case that predates his 2006 Ipswich spree. Follow the latest from the Old Bailey.
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Ex-Apprentice star struck off for antisemitic social media posts
Former BBC Apprentice contestant Dr Asif Munaf has been removed from the medical register after posting a series of antisemitic, racist and sexist comments online. Read the full tribunal findings.
John Worboys to have public parole hearing in June
Notorious black cab rapist John Worboys, convicted of 19 sex offences, will have his parole bid scrutinised in a public hearing. Follow the latest on this landmark case.
US Prison Brutality Exposed: Calls for Urgent Reform
A former inmate reveals the systemic violence in US state prisons, highlighting shocking deaths and the fight for transparency. Discover why reform is critical now.
Trump Revives Push to Cut Sanctuary City Funding
Donald Trump announces a renewed effort to halt federal payments to Democrat-run sanctuary states from 1 February, a move critics label 'unconstitutional'. Read the full story.
FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter
FBI agents searched the Virginia home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson, seizing devices in a classified materials investigation. The move is condemned as an 'appalling' attack on press freedom.
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France bans 10 UK anti-migrant activists
France has issued territorial bans on 10 British nationals linked to the Raise the Colours movement for alleged anti-migrant activities. The French interior ministry stated 'violent and hate inciting tactics have no place in our territory.' Read the full
Mahmood: No confidence in police chief after fan ban report
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable following a critical report into the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the full details.
Mahmood: No Confidence in Police Chief After Fan Ban
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has no confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable after a damning report on the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Read the latest developments.
Illegal immigration raids hit London nail bars and car washes
Immigration officers raided businesses in south east London, arresting illegal workers. Home Office figures show a 47% rise in arrests. Read the full story.
US Troop Withdrawal from Qatar Base as Iran Tensions Escalate
President Trump orders a partial withdrawal from Al Udeid Air Base after Iranian threats. Get the latest on the escalating Middle East crisis and the global response.
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Teens 'posed as girl, 16, to lure man to death'
Three teenagers are on trial for murder after allegedly posing as a 16-year-old girl online to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where he was beaten to death with rocks. The trial continues at Woolwich Crown Court.
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