8 h. ago Cop killer Dale Cregan moved to hospital in high security operation

The transfer happened in the dead of the night

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9 h. ago Cop killer Dale Cregan taken from prison to hospital with heavy police presence

Dale Cregan, who killed two female police officers, was taken to Aintree University Hospital on Merseyside from prison on December 1 with a reportedly heavy police presence

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9 h. ago Cop killer Dale Cregan transferred to hospital in dead of night

He is serving life for four murders

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50 h. ago Pentagon reportedly knew strike on alleged drug boat left survivors

It is still unclear who ordered the strikes and whether US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth was involved, source tells Associated PressThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had started its immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans today.In a statement, the department said Operation Catahoula Crunch would target “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies”. New Orleans is the latest Democratic-run city (albeit in a Republican-led state) to see federal immigration agents on its streets. Most recently, the Trump administration targeted Charlotte, North Carolina, and touted the arrest of more than 300 undocumented immigrants. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Arrests begin in New Orleans immigration crackdown, pictures suggest – live

Images show federal forces taking people into custody in New Orleans, LouisianaThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had started its immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans today.In a statement, the department said Operation Catahoula Crunch would target “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies”. New Orleans is the latest Democratic-run city (albeit in a Republican-led state) to see federal immigration agents on its streets. Most recently, the Trump administration targeted Charlotte, North Carolina, and touted the arrest of more than 300 undocumented immigrants. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Trump’s homeland security department announces New Orleans immigration operation – live

DHS says it will target ‘criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies’ as it announces action in latest Democratic-run cityThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had started its immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans today.In a statement, the department said Operation Catahoula Crunch would target “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies”. New Orleans is the latest Democratic-run city (albeit in a Republican-led state) to see federal immigration agents on its streets. Most recently, the Trump administration targeted Charlotte, North Carolina, and touted the arrest of more than 300 undocumented immigrants. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security has launched an immigration crackdown in New Orleans, saying the operation targets violent criminals

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8 d. ago Britain could face severe gas shortages as North Sea production falls amid Labour's energy policies

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said gas will remain critical for energy security into the next decade and warned of potential shortfalls on the coldest days.

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9 d. ago Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian town in West Bank

Israeli military and security service say ‘broad counter-terrorism operation’ in Tubas to continue for several daysHundreds of Israeli soldiers supported by armoured vehicles have conducted raids in the Palestinian town of Tubas near Nablus in the biggest such military deployment by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the ceasefire came into effect in Gaza last month.Palestinian media reported that a curfew was imposed on Tuesday night on Tubas and some neighbouring communities, roads were closed by earthen barriers and families forced from their homes to allow Israeli forces to use the buildings. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago White House memo claims Alibaba is helping Chinese military target US

National security document outlines intelligence on tech support given to PLA ‘operations’

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3 w. ago From the Met to maximum security: Joyce DiDonato is on a mission to bring opera to the people

The celebrated American mezzo-soprano has graced the world’s top opera houses, but is equally passionate about performing to first-timers – and inmatesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAmerican mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato apologises for the bed hair as we chat via zoom from Tasmania, where she’s preparing a series of concerts to mark her first time performing in Australia. “I’m windswept”, she laughs as she pats down her signature spiky blond hair. “I’m having a week of vacation, which is rare for me.” Downtime for DiDonato is made rarer by a punishing touring schedule that sees her perform around the globe in recitals showcasing her extraordinary vocal technique, while juggling major roles in classical and contemporary opera. She’s a regular at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and has sung in the world’s top opera houses, including Milan’s La Scala and Covent Garden in London.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend,...

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4 w. ago Drones, dogs and 700 police: the massive security operation in place for Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv

Protests expected at Villa Park after away fans were banned from attending

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