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Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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94 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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2 h. ago Japan tsunami live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 23 hurt by rare 7.5

Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

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7 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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7 h. ago Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador wants to hear from a whistleblower and a top Justice Department official

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12 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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12 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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12 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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15 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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16 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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19 h. ago This posh neighbourhood is officially the happiest place to live in London in 2026

This posh neighbourhood is officially the happiest place to live in London in 2026  Time Out Worldwide

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44 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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67 h. ago UK Supreme Court dockets Iran’s appeal over London building confiscation

UK Supreme Court dockets Iran’s appeal over London building confiscation  Press TV

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3 d. ago Supreme Court to consider sweeping move by President Trump to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will weigh in on Donald Trump's controversial 'Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship' executive order.

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3 d. ago Supreme Court will decide if Trump’s birthright citizenship ban violates the Constitution

Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling

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3 d. ago 'Vladimir Putin killed my girlfriend Dawn Sturgess in botched spy assassination bid'

Charlie Rowley spoke to the Mirror after retired Supreme Court judge Lord Hughes of Ombersley ruled Vladimir Putin is “morally responsible” for death of mum-of-three Dawn Sturgess in July 2018

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3 d. ago Supreme court to decide legality of Trump’s order to restrict birthright citizenship – US politics live

Court didn’t announce a date to hear oral arguments but it will likely be in the next few months Lauren Gambino and Melody SchreiberAfter a delay and an unusually contentious meeting, a federal vaccine advisory panel is expected to vote today whether to change the longstanding recommendation that all newborns be immunized against hepatitis B. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pam Bondi tells law enforcement agencies to investigate antifa groups for ‘tax crimes’

Exclusive: Move is part of Trump’s broader crackdown on leftwing groups, including designation of antifa as ‘domestic terrorism’ groupUS politics live – latest updatesThe US attorney general, Pam Bondi, instructed law enforcement officials on Thursday to investigate antifa and other supposed domestic terror groups, and specifically directed them to search for “tax crimes” the groups may have committed, according to a memo obtained by the Guardian.The document signals how the Trump administration and Bondi are ramping up efforts to crack down on leftwing groups. Antifa, short for antifascist, is not a clearly defined organization, but rather a loose network of activists. Trump signed an executive order in September declaring it a domestic terrorism organization – something legal experts say he does not have the authority to do. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Nikita Hand breaks silence as Conor McGregor denied appeal in civil assault case

The Supreme Court in Dublin refused to hear appeals from mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and James Lawrence in relation to the civil case brought by Nikita Hand, who was awarded nearly £215,000 in damages

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4 d. ago Supreme Court allows Texas electoral map that favours Republicans

Conservative justices hand win to Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional votes

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