54 m. ago Brazilian president vows to veto bill cutting Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term

Lula acknowledges his decision to uphold 27-year sentence could be overridden by conservative lawmakers Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has promised to veto a bill passed by congress to reduce the prison term of Jair Bolsonaro, the former president who was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for masterminding an attempted coup to overturn the 2022 elections.Lawmakers passed the bill late on Wednesday after it was approved last week by the lower house. On Thursday, Brazil’s leftist president – who, investigations showed, was the target of an assassination plan as part of the coup plot – acknowledged his veto could be overridden by the largely conservative congress. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago Muslim gangs have taken control of one of Britain's most drug

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has served an urgent notification for HMP Swaleside in Kent.

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77 m. ago Man who set fire to his home narrowly avoids being sent to prison

Firefighters didn’t believe his claim that a chip pan had caught fire.

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91 m. ago Palestine hunger strikes explained as prisoners reach 47 days without food

Six prisoners in British jails have reached a critical "point of no return" after 47 days on hunger strike. From celebrity backing to the core demands, here is what you need to know

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1 hour ago Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering missing wife

The couple’s three young children are currently in state custody

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1 hour ago Moment killer strolls back to supermarket to attack father in row over a queue jump

Demiesh Williams, 30, was today sentenced to five years and three months in prison over the death of Andrew Clark, who was described as a 'hard-working family man'.

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1 hour ago Palestine Action protesters on hunger strike in prison ‘are dying’, doctor says

Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.

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2 h. ago Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for the ‘barbaric’ killing and dismembering of his wife

The couple’s three young children are currently in state custody

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3 h. ago Winston Churchill’s great nephew the Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling wife three times, court docs show

THE Duke of Marlborough has been charged accused of strangling his estranged wife three times, court papers show. Charles James Spencer-Churchill, a relative of Sir Winston Churchill and Princess Diana, was held by police in May last year. The 70-year-old was summonsed to appear at Oxford Magistrates' Court today but JPs heard he was "unable to attend"....

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4 h. ago King's nephew makes 'big life decision' and follows Prince Harry's lead after Sophie's warning

James, Earl of Wessex, who is the son of Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, turned 18-years-old yesterday and had a major decision to make about his future

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4 h. ago King Charles' nephew lands royal title but 'makes huge choice' after mum Sophie's warning

James, Earl of Wessex, the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, had to make a key choice about his future after celebrating his 18th birthday yesterday

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4 h. ago King Charles' nephew lands new royal title but 'makes big decision' after Sophie's warning

James, Earl of Wessex, the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, had to make a major choice about his future after reaching 18 yesterday

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4 h. ago Prince Harry hits polo field as Meghan stays at home and shares surprise reaction

Prince Harry has travelled to Aspen where he took part in a special polo match in the snow, prompting Meghan Markle who stayed at home to post her thoughts on Instagram

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4 h. ago Prisoner to stand trial accused of murdering Manchester killer John Mansfield

Mansfield, 63, was jailed for the murder of his neighbour Ann Alfanso

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4 h. ago Princess Beatrice enjoys Christmas party in London as Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi travels to LA

Princess Beatrice enjoys Christmas party in London as Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi travels to LA  HELLO! Magazine

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4 h. ago Gun gang jailed for brutal shop attack that left victim with life

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a brutal 2023 attack on a Glasgow shopkeeper.

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4 h. ago Food production no longer profitable for English farms, says review

Nearly a third of businesses were lossmaking last year as rising costs and volatile weather hit household income

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5 h. ago A look back at Kate Middleton's best Christmas outfits over the years

The Princess of Wales is a known fan of festive dressing, and we've taken a look back at some of her best Christmas outfits over the years for some last minute fashion inspiration

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5 h. ago Epstein files: All the world figures named so far as major release due

Infamous child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein hosted lavish parties and events with members of the world elite, including princes, presidents and wealthy global figures

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5 h. ago Indonesian court sentences an Australian to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

An Indonesian court has sentenced an Australian man to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

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