18 h. ago Indonesia president scraps controversial MPs’ perks after protest death toll rises to six

Student groups call off protests for Monday as security measures tightened across capital

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47 h. ago Sheku Bayoh inquiry hit with legal action by police over judge impartiality row

The Scottish Police Federation has launched a judicial review of Lord Bracadale's chairmanship of the inquiry after he held private meetings with Mr Bayoh's family.

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53 h. ago Urgent police appeal after boy, 5, in hospital following 'hit

Two men have been arrested

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69 h. ago Fire kills three people in Indonesia after protesters storm council buildings in the wake of driver’s death

Major cities in Indonesia have been rocked by protests after footage spread of a gig motorcycle driver being run over by a police tactical vehicleAt least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in the Indonesian city of Makassar, after demonstrations broke out across the country over the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.Major cities in Indonesia, including the capital Jakarta on Friday, have been rocked by protests after footage spread of a gig motorcycle driver being run over by a police tactical vehicle during earlier rallies over low wages and perceived lavish perks for lawmakers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Kim Kardashian slams Donald Trump's immigration policies and ICE raids

Kim Kardashian has hit out at US President Donald Trump's immigration policies and the ICE raids that have taken place in Los Angeles in recent months

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3 d. ago Protests erupt in Indonesia over death of man hit by police vehicle

Government faces calls for police reform amid violent clashes across Jakarta and demonstrations in other citiesHundreds of Indonesians have protested at sites across Jakarta over the death of a man hit by a police vehicle, in the first big test for Prabowo Subianto’s nearly year-old government.The man, a motorcycle ride-sharing driver, was hit at the site of violent clashes near parliament on Thursday as police sought to disperse demonstrators protesting about a number of issues including lawmakers’ pay and education funding. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gangnam Style singer Psy faces police probe over drugs as star issues apology

South Korean musician Psy, known for his viral hit Gangnam Style, is being investigated by the police after allegedly violating the country's medical law

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5 d. ago Sting sued by former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties

Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland claim they did not receive songwriting credits for hit Every Breath You TakeSting has reportedly been sued by his former Police bandmates over alleged lost royalties from their hit song Every Breath You Take.In the suit, filed in London’s high court, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they never received songwriting credits on the 1983 single. The pair also allege they have never been paid for their writing contributions. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Riots erupt in Swiss city after migrant teen is killed in scooter crash while fleeing police

A 17-year-old Swiss resident of Lausanne fleeing police on a scooter reported stolen on Saturday, hit a wall and died early Sunday.

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6 d. ago A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer has died after being struck by a fleeing driver

A Kansas City, Kansas, police officer has died after a fleeing driver hit tire-deflating devices and veered into him, authorities said

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6 d. ago Police issue update after man hit by motorbike on Greater Manchester road

He was seriously hurt in the collision

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7 d. ago Protests erupt in Indonesia over privileges for parliament members and ‘corrupt elites’

Controversy over housing allowance, which is almost 10 times minimum wage, comes amid President Prabowo Subianto’s austerity driveRiot police have fired water cannon and rounds of teargas at thousands of stone-throwing protesters in Indonesia’s capital as anger over the lavish allowances of parliament members has fuelled public anger.Thousands of students, workers and activists demonstrated outside the nation’s parliament on Monday against a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah ($US3,075) for MPs, which is almost 10 times the Jakarta minimum wage. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing contestants 'negotiate higher fees as danger money' due to string of scandals

After the show revealed its full line-up last week, it was been hit by fresh claims that bosses have called in police to investigate a new allegation into the show.

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1 week ago Mercedes driver admits killing woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day minutes after fleeing from police

Evan Forde, 32, was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes when he crashed into the back of a BMW early on December 25 2022.

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1 week ago Asylum seekers blocked from hotel after massive protests erupt

Epping Forest Council has won its battle to stop migrants being housed at the Bell Hotel after violent protests left eight cops injured.

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1 week ago Why Shake Shack, Sweetgreen and Cava are flashing warning lights for the US economy

Casual food businesses reliant on coastal cities could be first to be hit by consequences of Donald Trump’s aggressive policies on international trade and immigration

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1 week ago Epping Bell Hotel blocked from housing asylum seekers after protests erupt

Epping Forest District Council has been succesful in blocking migrants from being housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping following a series of violent protests which left at least eight officers injured

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2 w. ago Is this Strictly's biggest scandal yet? As BBC 'call in police after launching external probe', how the beloved series has been rocked by claims of 'drug use' ahead of return

While the channel is storming ahead with plans for its new series, it has been hit by fresh scandal, with claims bosses have called in police to investigate a new allegation.

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2 w. ago Police chiefs say shops should have 'greeters' to put off shoplifters, but hit out at lack of jail time for repeat offenders

Lancashire Constabulary issued the advice to business owners amid a surge in thefts, with nearly three a minute reported in England and Wales.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump branded a ‘baby with a hand grenade in shop specialising in glass’

The unflattering description of the US President from Neil Kinnock came as the ex-Labour leader hit out at the Mr Trump's 'completely inexcusable' global tariff policy.

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