2 h. ago Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city ‘invaded’ by ICE as Pentagon reportedly readying active

Thousands of ICE agents and other immigration enforcement officials in the city as protests swell and anger grows over shooting of Renee Good

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3 h. ago Minneapolis Mayor says city is 'under siege' after being 'invaded' by ICE as Pentagon says 1,500 troops are on standby for deployment

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey did not mince his words in his latest message to the Trump administration.

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38 h. ago Minnesota leaders decry targeting by US justice department over ICE turmoil

Governor Tim Walz says ‘weaponizing the justice system is an authoritarian tactic’ as he and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey reportedly will be subpoenaedThe US justice department is investigating Minnesota’s political leaders for allegedly conspiring to obstruct the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown there, according to multiple reports.The investigation, which CBS News first reported, marks an extraordinary use of federal power to challenge two of the crackdown’s most vocal Democratic critics, including the state’s governor, Tim Walz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago US justice department to inquire into Minnesota leaders for alleged conspiracy to obstruct ICE

Tim Walz, state’s Democratic governor and Jacob Frey, Minneapolis mayor, have been vocal critics of immigration crackdownThe US justice department is investigating Minnesota’s political leaders for allegedly conspiring to obstruct the Trump administration’s controversial immigration crackdown there, according to multiple reports.The investigation, which CBS News first reported, marks an extraordinary use of federal power to challenge two of the crackdown’s most vocal Democratic critics, including the state’s governor, Tim Walz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer

Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deathsJust five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to research highlighting the potentially huge population benefits of making even tiny lifestyle changes.Until now, evidence about reducing the number of premature deaths assumed that everyone must meet specific targets, overlooking the positives of even minor increases in physical activity. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProminent Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material.Silvey, 43, had a search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday, 12 January, where detectives allegedly found him “actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Minneapolis ICE shooting latest: Mayor Jacob Frey says there is ‘deep mistrust’ already about investigation

Minnesota senator also said federal investigators ‘destroyed’ their credibility by rushing to conclusions

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8 d. ago Trump administration suspends $129m in benefit payments to Minnesota

USDA notified state’s governor of decision, citing inquiries into alleged fraud by local non-profits and businessesThe Trump administration announced it is suspending $129m in federal benefit payments to Minnesota amid allegations of widespread fraud in the state.The secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, shared a letter on Friday on social media that was addressed to Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, notifying them of the administration’s decision and citing investigations into alleged fraud conducted by local non-profits and businesses. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago UK Labour mayors express support for Minnesota leader over ICE shooting

Labour's metro mayors stood with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey saying he was "demonstrating that they lead with compassion and facts, not fear and force"

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9 d. ago Minneapolis Mayor unapologetic over those offended by him cursing at ICE after shooting

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey was unapologetic to those offended by his expletive comments about ICE agents following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

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9 d. ago ‘In isolation, we’ll never flourish’: What Iranians think about the protests and an end to the Islamic Republic

In Tehran this week, young adults told the Guardian about collapsing living standards, the mass anti-government protests and their hopes for the futureMahsa is single and lives with her family. She has been working in fashion design for years and runs a page online where she sells her clothes. In recent months, she says she had achieved good sales and arranged for a prominent influencer to run a major promotion for her. But because of the current situation, the influencer returned the money, and her sales and page activity came to a halt. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Minneapolis shooting: US on edge after woman fatally shot by ICE agent | The Latest

Protests have been taking place across the US following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. Video of the moment Minnesota woman Renee Nicole Good was shot has been shared widely online, sparking demonstrations and vigils. The Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, demanded ICE agents leave the city and disputed federal officials' account of the shooting. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Get the f*** out of Minneapolis,' mayor tells ICE after US immigration agent shoots 'compassionate' woman

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey angrily hits out at Trump’s ‘garbage narrative’ over the shooting

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1 week ago Megyn Kelly accuses Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of trying to stoke riots with angry response to woman shot dead by ICE

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, said that ICE was trying to 'spin' the fatal shooting, as he claimed the agency's account of the incident was 'bulls***.'

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1 week ago Democrat mayor's tirade at ICE after white woman, 37, was shot dead when she 'stopped to film raids' then drove car at agents in Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey gave an extraordinary message to ICE after a woman was shot dead inside a car by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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1 week ago Protest erupts in Minneapolis after ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid immigration crackdown: Live updates

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told ICE agents to ‘get the f*** out’ of the city in the aftermath

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1 week ago Three children dead in Iran protests as security forces accused of ‘indiscriminate targeting’

Escalating protests sparked by economic chaos have seen at least 20 people killed and nearly 1,000 arrested, say human rights groupsAt least three children are reported to have been killed and more than 40 minors arrested after eight days of the ongoing protests across Iran, as human rights groups accuse the regime’s security forces of “indiscriminate targeting of civilians”.The nationwide uprising sparked by the collapse of the country’s currency and rising living costs has spread to at least 78 cities and 222 locations, with demonstrators calling for the end of the regime, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spycops sent thousands of surveillance reports to MI5, inquiry documents reveal

Security Service was able to compile detailed files on members of legitimate protest groups infiltrated by undercover police officersThousands of surveillance reports compiled by undercover police officers who spied on political campaigners were routinely passed to MI5, documents obtained by the spycops inquiry have revealed.Police sent undercover officers on long-term deployments to infiltrate mainly leftwing protest groups and gather enormous quantities of information about their political and personal activities. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond

C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel messageGary made sure he got to Whitehall early for the “unite the kingdom” (UTK) outdoor carol service in the run-up to Christmas. After about 150,000 people turned up for the last rally called by Tommy Robinson in September, the leader of the anti-migrant far-right movement, he wanted to be sure of a prime position.He needn’t have worried. About 1,500 people – perhaps 1% of September’s turnout – came to Whitehall to sing carols and hear preachers in the twilight of a mid-December day. Robinson had publicly insisted the event was a non-political celebration of Christmas; maybe that deterred some of movement’s more ardent activists. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Inflatable frogs and ice scrapers: nine innovative ways Americans protested against Trump in 2025

Historically, when organizers have used tactical innovation, movement activity has peakedFederal agents in military fatigues carrying assault rifles in major cities. Huge cuts to healthcare, science and the US’s largest anti-hunger program. Immigrants dragged from cars and courthouse hallways. Rising authoritarianism, corruption and anti-democratic behavior. These are just some of the reasons pushback against the Trump administration is growing with each passing day.While traditional marches such as the massive No Kings protests are a critical part of any resistance movement, sociologist Doug McAdam has shown how tactical innovation – the introduction of creative or novel protest methods – was a key part of the success of the civil rights movement in the US. Historically, when organizers established new tactics, movement activity peaked. Continue reading...

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