Woman Charged with Joining IS After Returning to Australia
A woman who returned to Australia from Syrian detention camps has been charged with entering a declared conflict zone and joining Islamic State. Two others were arrested.
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Amish Outhouse Battle Tests Religious Freedom and Health Laws
In Lenawee County, Michigan, Amish families face legal battles over using outhouses instead of septic systems, citing religious freedom as health departments enforce modern sanitation codes.
Lord Harries, Progressive Bishop and Broadcaster, Dies at 89
Richard Harries, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, progressive bishop of Oxford and longtime BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day contributor, has died aged 89.
Search Continues in Kristin Smart Case
Law enforcement searches a home in Arroyo Grande connected to Paul Flores, convicted of killing college student Kristin Smart in 1996, as efforts to find her remains continue.
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JD Sports Warns of Profit Drop Amid Muted Market
JD Sports expects profits to fall to £750m-£850m in the coming year, citing a muted market, Middle East tensions, and rising youth unemployment affecting sales.
Spain Awards Top Honour to UN Expert Critic of Israel
Spain awarded UN legal expert Francesca Albanese the Order of Civil Merit for documenting violations in Gaza. PM Sánchez praised her as a voice upholding global conscience.
Israeli Settler Trial for Attack on French Nun
An Israeli settler, Yona Simcha Schreiber, will be tried for assaulting a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem, motivated by religious hostility. The attack was captured on CCTV.
EU Observers Note Voter ID Confusion in England Elections
European election monitors recorded incidents of voters being turned away due to confusion over photo ID requirements in England's local elections, though the issue is not widespread.
Superdry co-founder jailed for eight years for rape
Superdry co-founder James Holder, 54, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman in her Cheltenham flat after a night out in May 2022.
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2026 Election Results: Live Updates from UK Votes
Live results from the 2026 local, Scottish and Welsh elections. Track council changes, mayoral races, and parliament seats as they are declared.
Australia's Democracy: A Sanctuary Under Threat?
Australia has long been a sanctuary from populist right-wing upheaval, but after two decades of growing inequality and policy stasis, its robust democracy faces challenges.
Michelle Milthorpe Fights One Nation in Farrer Byelection
Michelle Milthorpe, a community independent, faces One Nation in the Farrer byelection. She discusses her campaign, rejecting the 'teal' label, and climate policies.
Milthorpe Fights One Nation in Farrer Byelection
Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe discusses her second campaign in Farrer, rejecting the 'teal' label and focusing on climate policies ahead of a tight byelection.
West Bengal Tensions: BJP Aide Killed, Hundreds Arrested
Political turmoil in West Bengal after a BJP aide is shot dead and hundreds arrested following disputed elections, with opposition refusing to concede defeat.
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First Past the Post Damages Democracy
Polly Toynbee argues that the UK's first-past-the-post voting system erodes trust in democracy, producing disproportionate results and urging Labour to adopt proportional representation.
Roberts Defends Supreme Court Impartiality Amid Controversy
Chief Justice John Roberts insists Supreme Court justices are not political actors, defending impartiality after rulings on abortion, presidential immunity, and voting rights.
Trump Allies Push Redistricting for GOP Map
Republican strategists backed by Donald Trump are advancing redistricting plans to secure House majorities, sparking legal challenges and debate over fair representation.
Badenoch Rules Out Tory/Reform Pacts, Calls Them 'Not Serious'
Kemi Badenoch has ruled out any council pacts between the Conservatives and Reform UK, stating that Reform councillors are not 'serious' and that the Tories won't help them.
Trump and Iran Clash Over Peace Deal Prospects
Trump says deal with Iran 'very possible' as talks progress, but Iranian officials downplay reports, calling US proposal an 'American wish list'.
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WHO: Hantavirus Outbreak Not Start of Covid, Risk Low
WHO insists hantavirus cruise outbreak is not the start of a new pandemic, with low public risk. Eight cases, three deaths, but spread contained to ship.
Hoberman: UK Needs 'British Dream' and More Immigrants
Brent Hoberman calls for 'growth visas' to attract wealthy investors and founders, warning that pulling up the drawbridge is economically insane for the UK economy.
Hantavirus Outbreak: Next Pandemic?
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has caused deaths and hospitalizations. WHO says risk is low, but concerns grow over human-to-human transmission.
Man Arrested After Confronting Prince Andrew on Dog Walk
A man in a balaclava confronted Prince Andrew during a dog walk at Sandringham. He was tackled by guards and arrested. Andrew is reportedly 'deeply shaken'.
Rabid Beaver Bites Boy, 8; Family Throws It Back
A rabid beaver attacked an 8-year-old boy and a family in New Jersey, biting multiple people before testing positive for rabies. Officials urge caution.
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TV Star's Mansion Raided in Human Trafficking Probe
Essex Police raided the mansion of reality star Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and a football club as part of an investigation into human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and rape. Two men arrested.
Mum Killed by Ex's Grenade Called Heroic by Family
Joanne Shaw, 35, saved her child before ex Ryan Kelly detonated a grenade in Bristol. Family calls her actions heroic.
Arrest in Theft of Starmer Aide's Phone
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Peckham over the theft of Morgan McSweeney's official phone, which contained WhatsApp messages about Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment.
Man Convicted in First Sex-Based Harassment Case on Train
David Stroud, 44, pleaded guilty to harassing a woman on a London-bound train, marking the first conviction under a new sex-based harassment law introduced by British Transport Police.
Met officer and four ex-cops probed over Al Fayed claims
A serving Met Police officer and four former officers are under investigation over their handling of sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, the IOPC confirmed.
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Local elections: 'Meaningless promises' fuel voter apathy
Readers voice frustration over local elections, criticizing bland promises and lack of candidate information. Also: Trump's future, King Charles' speech, petrol pricing, and digital money concerns.
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