23 h. ago ‘Judges doing politics’: can Spanish PM survive corruption cases against family and allies?

Facing allegations he insists are politically motivated, Pedro Sánchez has cast doubt on independence of some members of judiciaryDespite spending the past 18 months variously defending his wife, his brother, his party, his attorney general and his government against a relentless slew of corruption allegations, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has not entirely lost his sense of humour.Three weeks ago, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the opposition conservative People’s party (PP), rattled off the familiar litany of accusations and concluded by suggesting the man sitting opposite him in congress was neither “a decent or worthy prime minister” but rather a seasoned enabler of corruption. After the giddy applause that greeted Feijóo’s speech from the PP benches had died down, Sánchez rose to his feet and uttered two words. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Police investigate four other knife incidents possibly linked to Cambridgeshire train attack

Questions mount for officers as Anthony Williams, 32, appears in court on charges of attempted murderPolice investigating the mass stabbing on a high-speed train in Cambridgeshire are examining four other knife incidents alleged to have taken place hours before passengers fled in terror on Saturday evening.Questions mounted for police as Anthony Williams, 32, appeared in court on Monday on a series of attempted murder charges related to two stabbing incidents. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Police investigate four knife incidents possibly linked to Cambridgeshire train attack

Questions mount for officers as Anthony Williams, 32, appears in court on charges of attempted murderPolice investigating the mass stabbing on a high-speed train in Cambridgeshire are examining four knife incidents alleged to have taken place hours before passengers fled in terror on Saturday evening.Questions mounted for police as Anthony Williams, 32, appeared in court on Monday on a series of attempted murder charges related to two stabbing incidents. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago 'Heroic' rail worker saved many lives in Huntingdon train stabbings, police say

'Heroic' rail worker saved many lives in Huntingdon train stabbings, police say  BBC

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56 h. ago Cambridgeshire train stabbings: ‘heroic’ rail staff member fighting for life after tackling attacker

British Transport Police say LNER worker ‘undoubtedly saved lives’ as suspect remains in custodyA “heroic” rail staff member who intervened in a mass stabbing to save the lives of high-speed train passengers suffered life-threatening injuries, police said on Sunday, as a suspect remains in custody.The member of LNER staff was recorded on CCTV attempting to stop the attacker as the train travelled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, British Transport Police said.Additional reporting: Harry Taylor and Vikram Dodd Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Huntingdon stabbings LIVE: British national, 32, now sole suspect in train knife attack as police praise ‘hero’ train worker

Passengers forced to hide in a toilet during rampage on a train to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

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3 d. ago US politicians demand Andrew testify before Congress over Jeffrey Epstein links as disgraced ex

The former Prince has been called upon to come before the House Oversight Committee in charge of investigating the US government's handling of the Epstein case.

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4 d. ago West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged with two breaches of FA rules but escapes hefty fine

LUCAS PAQUETA has been charged with two breaches of FA Rules. The West Ham star has been sanctioned by the FA for failing to comply with a requirement to answer questions and provide information to an investigation. Paqueta, 28, has escaped a hefty fine for the charges after both breaches were found to be proven....

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5 d. ago Andrew 'faces private prosecution' over allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office

Campaign group Republic says it has instructed lawyers to investigate the Duke of York and, if appropriate, press ahead with legal proceedings.

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5 d. ago Prince Andrew 'could face private prosecution' over sexual assault and corruption allegations

It comes amid increased pressure on the royals amid renewed controversy over Prince Andrew's links to the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

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5 d. ago Prince Andrew facing private prosecution by Republic campaign group

The anti-monarchist organisation has cited allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office against Prince Andrew

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5 d. ago Prince Andrew 'faces private prosecution' over allegations of sexual assault, corruption and misconduct in public office

Campaign group Republic says it has instructed lawyers to investigate the Duke of York and, if appropriate, press ahead with legal proceedings.

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6 d. ago Air Force base worker kills wife and lieutenant before turning the gun on himself in horrific murder suicide

A US Air Force employee killed his wife and female co-worker before taking his own life, police revealed, as it is described as a “tragic event”

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1 week ago FBI indicts dozens of people in Philadelphia on drug charges

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced that more than two dozen people have been indicted on drug-related charges as part of a yearslong investigation into a gang in Philadelphia

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1 week ago Cannabis and cocaine worth more than £1million recovered in Highlands as two charged

Two men, both aged 28, were charged following an extensive police investigation.

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1 week ago Scaredy cat Brits take action to keep ghosts away as many use garlic to deter vampires

Ciaran O’Keeffe, who has appeared on the popular TV show ‘Most Haunted’ as a paranormal investigator, believes the garlic scent makes Brits feel more in charge of their safety

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1 week ago Met Police officer is cleared of 'sharing CCTV footage with his girlfriend' of homeless man raping NHS worker as she lay unconscious on a park bench

PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao was accused of sharing images of two separate rape offences with a member of the public.

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1 week ago Heat’s Rozier and Blazers coach Billups reportedly arrested over separate gambling claims

2023 game involving Rozier said to be under investigationBillups reported to be linked to Mafia-run poker operationMiami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into betting, according to multiple reports.The exact charge or charges they face were not immediately known. Two people spoke to the Associated Press about Rozier on condition of anonymity because they couldn’t discuss details of the investigation publicly. One of these people also told the AP of Billups’ arrest. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Moment furious delivery driver shouts obscenities at homeowner and his dogs on Ring doorbell camera

The Evri worker was caught red-handed when police officer Matt Whitehead, 46, received an alert on his phone from his doorbell cam.

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2 w. ago Asylum seeker accused of killing hotel worker silent in police interview – court

Deng Chol Majek denies murdering Rhiannon Skye Whyte who was stabbed at a railway station in October last year.

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