36 h. ago Brit special forces ‘lined up to storm Russian shadow fleet tankers’ in helicopter raids after Trump Marinera seizure

BRITISH special forces have helicopters "lined up" ready to storm Russian shadow fleet tankers. The UK helped US special forces to seize a rogue Russia-linked oil tanker in a commando-style raid in the Atlantic last week, however, no British personnel actually stepped foot on the vessel. However, a new legal basis identified by the government means...

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67 h. ago Germany rejects RFK Jr claims about Covid vaccine exemption prosecutions

Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr’s assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfoundedThe German government has sharply rejected claims by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the Covid-19 pandemic.“The statements made by the US secretary of health are completely unfounded, factually incorrect, and must be rejected,” Germany’s health minister, Nina Warken, said in a strongly worded statement released late on Saturday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Federal judge blocks White House freeze of childcare subsidies in Democratic states

Funding was paused because health department said benefits were going to people in country illegallyA federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for childcare subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting low-income families with children from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now.The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced on Tuesday to freeze billions of dollars in funds for three grant programs was having an immediate impact on them and creating “operational chaos”. In court filings and a hearing earlier on Friday, the states contended that the government did not have a legal reason for withholding the money from them. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago DfT alert over road hazard that causes hundreds of crashes a year

The Government has proposed major legal changes to improve road safety

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5 d. ago Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in massive attack

Kyiv dismisses as ‘absurd’ Moscow’s attempt to portray missile launch as retaliation for supposed attempted drone strike on Putin residenceEurope live – latest updatesRussia’s military has said it fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine during a massive overnight strike.Ukraine confirmed the attack, saying it took place in the west of the country near the European Union border. Moscow said the launch of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was retaliation for a supposed attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence late last month – an allegation both Kyiv and Washington have said is false. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Greta Thunberg came to stay – and my kid may have inadvertently helped her get arrested | Arwa Mahdawi

The activist had held a sign written with my daughter’s crayon. Try explaining that to a four-year-oldIt was 6am. London. A few days before Christmas. My four-year-old is singing at the top of her lungs and charging around my parents’ house on a hunt for the perfect crayon. There is nothing particularly unusual about this scene except for the fact that the crayon in question was for Greta Thunberg. The world’s most well-known activist needed a writing tool and my daughter, O, was on the case. (Remember this crayon: it’s going to be important later on.)O, I should note, had absolutely no idea who Greta was. We’re not longtime chums or anything like that. Rather Greta was in London to support the Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers. She needed somewhere to stay and my dad, who is a Palestinian refugee, and appreciative of anyone speaking up about the place where he was born but can’t return to live in, keeps an open house for activists who need a bed or a meal. When the visit had ...

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1 week ago Leeds vs Manchester United live: Score and goal updates as Matheus Cunha strike ruled out

Live Premier League updates as Man United face fierce rivals Leeds at Elland Road in their first Premier League fixture of 2026.

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1 week ago Ørsted files legal challenge against US government over windfarm lease freeze

Europe’s biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm projectEurope’s biggest offshore wind developer is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to suspend work on a $5bn project on the north-east US coast.Denmark’s Ørsted filed a legal challenge on Thursday against the White House’s decision 10 days ago to suspend the lease for its Revolution Wind site as part of a sweeping move halting all construction of offshore wind. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender

The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs

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2 w. ago Fury as top Tory gives Roman Abramovich legal support amid Ukraine ultimatum

Campaigners have voiced their fury after it emerged Tory shadow Attorney General is a member of Roman Abramovich's legal team - days after the Government issued the oligarch an ultimatum

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2 w. ago Nine charity workers are arrested in Italy 'for raising millions for Hamas'

One of the people arrested was named by Italy's interior minister Matteo Piantedosi as Mohammad Hannoun, the president of the Palestinian Association in Italy (pictured with Greta Thunberg).

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2 w. ago Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Protesting in Solidarity with Palestine Action

Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Protesting in Solidarity with Palestine Action  Democracy Now!

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2 w. ago Greta Thunberg's arrest explained as government faces legal threat amid hunger strike update

Greta Thunberg, 22, was arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking activists, who are now taking legal action against the government over their treatment

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2 w. ago Greta Thunberg arrested in London under Terrorism Act due to, London Police yet to confirm arrest

Greta Thunberg arrested in London under Terrorism Act due to, London Police yet to confirm arrest  MSN

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3 w. ago Campaigers behind landmark gender ruling still waiting on Scottish Government to pay legal costs

For Women Scotland are planning a second legal test case against the Scottish Government’s gender policies - but are still waiting for costs after winning the first.

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3 w. ago Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against the Scottish Government.

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting Palestine Action hunger strike

Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting Palestine Action hunger strike  Yahoo

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3 w. ago Swedish Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Supporting Banned Palestine Action Group

Swedish Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Supporting Banned Palestine Action Group  Combat Antisemitism Movement

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3 w. ago Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested In London Under Terrorism Act At Pro

Activist Greta Thunberg Arrested In London Under Terrorism Act At Pro-Gaza Protest  International Business Times UK

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg arrested over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard at London protest | Hindustan Times

Greta Thunberg arrested over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard at London protest | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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