33 m. ago Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution

Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now

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3 h. ago Full footage captured of Afghan asylum seeker attackers by schoolgirl rape victim 'would start a riot' if the public saw it, lawyers admit

Afghans Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, had arrived only months earlier in small boats before assaulting the 15-year-old in a park on May 10.

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4 h. ago Footage captured of Afghan asylum seeker attackers by schoolgirl rape victim 'would start a riot' if the public saw it, lawyers admit

Afghans Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, had arrived only months earlier in small boats before assaulting the 15-year-old in a park on May 10.

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6 h. ago Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

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9 h. ago Teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped girl, 15, sentenced

Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal could face deportation, with their victim saying the attack ‘changed me as a person’Two teenage Afghan asylum seekers who abducted and raped a 15-year-old girl have been given custodial sentences.Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, face possible deportation and were ordered to register as sex offenders following the sentencing at Warwick crown court on Monday. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Supreme Court considers handing Trump more power as liberal justice warns it could ‘destroy’ the government: Latest

Conservative justices voiced tempered support in handing Trump more presidential power

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11 h. ago US supreme court conservatives appear poised to back Trump in case that tests president’s ability to fire officials – live

Lawyer for fired FTC member says removal protection ‘has been part of our story since 1790’; Trump administration argues 90-year precedent ‘must be overruled’In a statement, Pamela Smith said she was “deeply humbled, grateful and deeply appreciative” of her time in her role, which she described as the “greatest honor” of her career. She gave thanks to the mayor for appointing her in 2023 and supporting her throughout her tenure, which she acknowledged had been both “challenging and rewarding”.Smith adds that “tremendous progress” has been made but the city is not at “zero percent crime” yet.I am confident that the department is in a strong position and that the great work will continue, moving in a positive trajectory to combat crime and enhance public safety. Washington, DC is an extraordinary place to live, visit, and work, and I remain inspired by the resilience and spirit of this community.I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity as Chief of Police....

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11 h. ago Supreme Court refuses to hear book ban case after 17 titles were removed from libraries

There has been a surge in book banning in public schools and public libraries in recent years in many locations around the United States

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11 h. ago Teen migrants raped girl, 15, in UK park months after arriving on small boats

Two Afghan asylum seekers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, have been sentenced at Warwick Crown Court today after pleading guilty to raping a teenage girl in a UK park

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12 h. ago Protests against hotels being used to house asylum seekers are 'appalling', says John Swinney

The First Minister told an audience in Glasgow "we need people to come to Scotland to boost our working age population".

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13 h. ago Three failed asylum seekers from Iran and Egypt all deny repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach

Sussex police officers received a report that a 33-year-old woman had been raped on the lower esplanade in Brighton at around 5am on the morning of October 4.

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14 h. ago US supreme court hears arguments in case that tests Trump’s ability to fire officials – live

Trump administration argues that 90-year precedent that stops presidents from removing officers ‘must be overruled’In a statement, Pamela Smith said she was “deeply humbled, grateful and deeply appreciative” of her time in her role, which she described as the “greatest honor” of her career. She gave thanks to the mayor for appointing her in 2023 and supporting her throughout her tenure, which she acknowledged had been both “challenging and rewarding”.Smith adds that “tremendous progress” has been made but the city is not at “zero percent crime” yet.I am confident that the department is in a strong position and that the great work will continue, moving in a positive trajectory to combat crime and enhance public safety. Washington, DC is an extraordinary place to live, visit, and work, and I remain inspired by the resilience and spirit of this community.I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity as Chief of Police. It has been an honor to lead the men and w...

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15 h. ago Hundreds of Girlguiding volunteers threaten to quit organisation over trans ban

Tuesday’s announcement that Girlguiding will only allow those recorded female at birth to join could see a mass departure of volunteers

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16 h. ago Three asylum seekers deny raping woman on busy Brighton beach

The three men are set to go on trial next year, having been accused of raping a woman on Brighton beach

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17 h. ago Trio of asylum seekers deny raping woman on Brighton beach in early hours

Karin Al-Danasurt, Abdulla Ahmadi and Ibrahim Alshafe have all denied rape after an alleged sexual assault on Brighton beach in the early hours of October 4. A trial date has been set

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29 h. ago UK asylum policy causes more violence and deaths, say rights groups

Home Office drive to stop small boats crossing Channel is handing more power to people smugglers, report findsThe UK’s policy to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats has led to an increase in violence, deaths and smuggler control, but has not deterred arrivals, according to a report by human rights organisations.The 176-page report from Humans for Rights Network, includes contributions from 17 refugee and human rights organisations operating in northern France and six in the UK. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Protesters hit Crowborough over plan to house 600 migrants in army camp

Up to 600 male asylum seekers are set to be housed at the camp on the outskirts of Crowborough, East Sussex, as Britain continues to be gripped by a small boat crisis.

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41 h. ago Dining across the divide: ‘She’s not unwelcoming or racist but she thinks immigration is creating a brain drain elsewhere’

They had different opinions on social media, asylum seekers and ‘woke’ politics, but which Stewart Lee sketch got them both laughing?Samuel, 34, LondonOccupation Communications professional Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Trans table tennis players to be banned from competing against biological females after landmark Supreme Court ruling

Table Tennis England is updating its policy for the 2026/27 season starting in August, which will mean transgender women will only be 'eligible to play in the category of their biological sex'.

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49 h. ago Nigel Farage accused of false claims on sex attacks at Reform rally in Falkirk

Cops said the Reform chief's claims of 'three serious sexual assaults in Falkirk in the last week' - used to criticise asylum seekers - were inaccurate.

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