15 h. ago Only a quarter of those found with cannabis are charged by police as forces are accused of going soft on 'war on drugs'

Data shows that despite 68,513 people being found in possession of cannabis, only 17,000 were charged. The rest were largely subject to a 'community resolution'.

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60 h. ago Former senior police officer who was found with child abuse on her phone is SUING the Met after 'witch hunt destroyed her'

Ex Superintendent Novlett Williams is now taking the force to an employment tribunal, accusing it of racial and sexual discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

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7 d. ago Labour slams Kemi Badenoch for 'failing to back NATO allies'

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard accused the Tory leader of "putting party politics first and national security last"

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9 d. ago Man accused of organising murder of 'love rival' bragged he was going to have sex with victim's ex

John Belfield, 31, is accused of being the 'driving force' behind the brutal killing of Thomas Campbell, whose bloodied body was found in the hallway of his home bound in extra-strength duct tape.

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1 week ago RFK Jr grilled on vaccine policies and healthcare fraud in bruising House hearing

US health secretary faced hours of questioning over budget cuts and accusations he lied to senatorsRobert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, faced a bruising day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, including being forced to retract accusations against a Democratic congressman after claiming the lawmaker’s vaccine stance was bought by $2m in pharmaceutical contributions.In a hearing held by the House health subcommittee, Kennedy was met with hours of contentious questioning over budget cuts, massive healthcare fraud and accusations he lied to senators to secure his confirmation. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israel vows to 'respond forcefully' after accusing Iran of breaking ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a statement saying the military will "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran"

Politics

2 w. ago Premier League's first Chinese footballer now worth £20million after switching careers

Sun Jihai made history as the first Chinese player in the Premier League and he remains a cult hero with Manchester City fans for his displays during his six-year spell with the club

Economics

3 w. ago Teacher accused of hosting 'Scream gangbangs' with kids forced to sell home after being dumped by husband

The married Indiana teacher who police say raped young boys while forcing them to wear 'Scream' masks has been forced to sell her home after her husband dumped her.

Society

3 w. ago Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

Judge declared a mistrial after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberatingThe judge in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes case declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating.The decision to end deliberations on Thursday came a day after the jury delivered a partial verdict, convicting the ex-studio boss of one of the top charges and acquitting him of another. Both charges concern accusations of forcing oral sex on women in 2006. Those verdicts still stand. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Woman flashes obscene gesture as baying mob forces accused baby killer out of home

Nicole Blain is set to appear in court next year after she was alleged to have killed her baby daughter by shaking just three weeks after she was born at a flat in Greenock, Inverclyde

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3 w. ago Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet set to leave Brazilian side on a free transfer amid sexual assault case after being accused of forcing ex

He joined the Brazilian outfit in 2023 after leaving Marseille, where he spent six years following his West Ham departure where he quickly earned himself Premier League cult icon status.

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3 w. ago Woman accused of murdering baby forced out home by baying mob

A protest has been held for Nicole Blain, who is accused of murdering her baby daughter Thea.

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3 w. ago Greta Thunberg to be made to watch October 7 attack video after Israel seizes ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid boat

‘Freedom Flotilla’ organisers accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ the Madleen and acting with ‘total impunity’

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3 w. ago Israeli military intercept 'Freedom Flotilla' Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

‘Freedom Flotilla’ organisers accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ the Madleen and acting with ‘total impunity’

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3 w. ago Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

The British-flagged yacht Madleen, operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to GazaActivists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ ship – liveIsraeli forces have taken command of a vessel that tried to challenge its naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, with the boat and its crew of 12 including activist Greta Thunberg now heading to a port in Israel, officials said on Sunday.The British-flagged yacht Madleen, which is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza later on Monday and raise international awareness of the humanitarian crisis there. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gaza aid ship activists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ vessel as Israeli foreign ministry says ship heading to Israel – live

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says ship’s communications were jammed after Israeli defence minister threatened to ‘take all necessary measures’ to prevent the humanitarian ship from reaching GazaIDF ordered to stop Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta ThunbergIn a statement just released, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused Israel of “forcibly intercepting” the Madleen and acting with “total impunity”.It says that at 3.02am CET, the ship was “unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo—including baby formula, food and medical supplies—confiscated.”These volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalized for delivering aid or challenging an illegal blockade—their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end immediately.”While Greta and others attempted to stage a media provocation whose sole purpose was to gain publicity — and which included less than a single truckload of aid — more than 1,200 aid trucks have...

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