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Ministers face pressure to legislate against early prisoner releases
The Conservatives have called on Andy Burnham to introduce emergency legislation permanently ending the early release of serious offenders, including convicted paedophiles and rapists, after the Prime Minister paused the scheme following pressure from the family of murdered police officer Andrew Harper. Burnham said no prisoners would be released until an urgent review, expected to…
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ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates For Drama, Comedy & Reality Shows Including ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘DWTS,’ ‘9-1-1’ Duo & More
ABC has released its full autumn 2026 schedule, becoming the last of the major US broadcast networks to do so after CBS unveiled its plans earlier the same day. The lineup features season premieres of major dramas including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “R.J. Decker” and the “9-1-1” franchise, alongside comedies “Scrubs” and “Abbott Elementary” and unscripted staples…
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Boy, 6, who has autism is suspended from school for biting his sandwich into the shape of a GUN
A six-year-old boy with autism was suspended from his school in Fayette County, Georgia, after biting his sandwich into a shape that staff considered to resemble a gun. The case has drawn attention because of the child’s age and autism diagnosis, with critics questioning whether the punishment was a proportionate response to what appeared to…
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Authors wary of content ownership despite court ruling on Anthropic case
Authors and the wider literary community have given a mixed reaction to a court-approved $1.5 billion settlement in the copyright case against Anthropic, with many expressing caution rather than outright celebration. Although the payout is being welcomed as a landmark acknowledgement that AI companies may be liable for using pirated or unauthorised copies of books…
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House map roughly as favorable to GOP as 2018’s, despite redistricting: Analysis
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates an analysis comparing the Republican Party’s House electoral map with that of 2018, including the effects of redistricting. No supporting details, figures or methodology were provided in the accessible text. A neutral summary…
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Trump sounds communism alarm in Michigan but doesn’t mention El-Sayed
President Trump warned that communism posed a threat to the United States during remarks in Michigan, portraying left-wing politics as contrary to American values. The intervention matters because it signals how Republicans may frame the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in competitive states where progressive Democratic candidates are seeking office. Trump did not name Abdul El-Sayed,…
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Police ‘conducting inquiries’ into image after Reform report Zack Polanski
The Metropolitan Police is investigating an image shared on Instagram by Green Party leader Zack Polanski after Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, reported him. The picture showed a man wearing a T-shirt bearing the message “We’re only making plans for Nigel” alongside an image of a guillotine, prompting Reform UK figures to accuse Polanski…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the US House judiciary committee, has opened an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, demanding documents that reveal the extent of Fifa’s ties to Donald Trump and his administration. The move follows growing scrutiny of the relationship between football’s governing body and the US president, which intensified over the…
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UK government steps in to aid families forced out of sinking village homes
The UK and Scottish governments are stepping in to help residents of Coalsnaughton, a village in Clackmannanshire, after homes were forced empty due to ground subsidence linked to former mine workings beneath the area. The intervention follows growing concern for displaced families left in limbo, unable to sell or safely occupy their properties, prompting calls…
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North Sea oil firm in jobs threat as pressure grows on government to approve drilling
A North Sea oil operator has warned it may be forced to cut jobs unless the UK government gives faster approval to new drilling projects, adding to mounting pressure on ministers over the future of the industry. The warning highlights ongoing tension between the government’s energy and climate policies and the North Sea sector’s calls…