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.

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.

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.

NBPA Leader Alleges Campaign to Silence Him

Andy George, president of the National Black Police Association, claims he faces victimisation and discrimination through misconduct probes and pressure to return to core duties.

Man Jailed for TikTok Motorbike Theft Video

Cosworth Flemming, 21, from Burnley, has been sentenced to nine months in detention after posting a TikTok video showing him stealing a motorbike. The judge condemned his actions.

Cheerleading Coach's Sentence Appeal Rejected

Rosana Awan, a former cheerleading coach convicted of sexually abusing a teenager, has failed in her bid to reduce her 10-year prison sentence. The Court of Appeal dismissed arguments citing her ADHD diagnosis and other factors.

Europe's Groundhog Day: Security and Winter Challenges

As the US celebrates Groundhog Day, Europe faces its own political time loop with urgent warnings from leaders at the Oslo Security Conference about shifting US alliances and Russian aggression, while Eastern Europe battles extreme cold.

Israel Reopens Gaza-Egypt Border with Security Caps

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited capacity, coordinating with Egypt and the EU. Movement is restricted to foot traffic with security clearances and caps on travellers.

Treasury Job Cuts: 300 Roles at Risk

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to cut 300 Treasury staff by 2030 through voluntary exit schemes offering up to £100,000, as part of wider Whitehall cost reductions.

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