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Benefits claimant says people struggle to find jobs because they can’t find one that’s ‘meaningful’
PIP claimant Gigi El-Halaby told LBC that some people struggle to find work because available roles may not be meaningful or accessible for those with mental health conditions and disabilities. Her comments matter amid government efforts to increase employment among benefit claimants, while raising questions about whether job schemes sufficiently account for individual health needs.…
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CLARE FOGES: The unhinged Sudanese asylum seeker who brutally stabbed an innocent woman 30 times should never have been allowed on our streets. This is the question all women across Britain are now asking
The article describes the case of Ibrahim Albashir, a Sudanese asylum seeker with catatonic schizophrenia, who was convicted after attacking a 32-year-old woman in Leeds in March 2024, stabbing her 30 times with a broken bottle. It argues that earlier encounters with police, health services and other authorities should have prompted stronger intervention, and frames…
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Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets, ‘catastrophic consequences’ over Ukraine
Russia has warned that British military sites and equipment could be targeted if Ukraine uses UK-supplied long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia. The warning signals heightened rhetoric over Western military support for Kyiv and raises concerns about a wider confrontation between Russia and NATO countries. Moscow said the threat followed an alleged Ukrainian Storm…
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Millionaire’s ‘monstrous’ mega mansion ‘must be torn down’: Neighbours demand ‘city’s biggest newbuild in 100 years’ is torn down after being built without permission
Residents near Bath are calling for a large partly built house to be demolished, alleging it was constructed beyond its approved planning permission. The dispute matters because opponents say it exposes weaknesses in planning enforcement, particularly when substantial unauthorised changes are made before authorities act. The proposed seven-bedroom home is estimated by a neighbour to…
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Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature an AI Stage with speakers from Anthropic, OpenAI and other technology companies, focusing on how artificial intelligence is changing business operations, security and sales. The event matters because it aims to address practical challenges facing founders and enterprises as AI tools move from experimentation into wider deployment. The stage will…
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Teens accused of destroying Flock camera until battery exploded, igniting fire near homes: report
Three South Carolina teenagers have been arrested after allegedly damaging a Flock Safety camera near homes in Chester County, causing its battery to explode and start a fire. The incident has heightened attention on disputes over automated number-plate recognition cameras, which supporters say help police investigate crime but critics say create excessive surveillance and privacy…
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 7: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace return to the Women’s Super League after a dramatic promotion campaign under Jo Potter, aiming to avoid an immediate relegation. Their prior top-flight experience, strengthened squad and home form will be central to their survival prospects, although a difficult opening run offers an early test. Palace won 12 of their final 14 second-tier…
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HBO’s Must-Watch Drama Is Doubling Down on Its Biggest Formula Change Yet in Season 4
The first trailer for HBO’s fourth season of The Gilded Age suggests that Bertha and George Russell’s marriage will remain fractured after the conflict that ended season three. The article argues that prolonging their separation could strengthen the drama, testing a relationship previously presented as an unusually supportive and equal partnership while exploring the personal…
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Tupac Murder Trial Testimony Ends With Cop Saying He Was Told to ‘Stand Down’ on Keffe D Arrest
Duane “Keffe D” Davis ended his defence case in the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder after calling three former Las Vegas police officers. His lawyer sought to create reasonable doubt by questioning whether police sufficiently investigated alternative leads, including reports of a light-coloured Cadillac connected to Suge Knight’s convoy. The defence highlighted that officers…