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Two East London men charged after Barbados cocaine seizure
Two British nationals aged 19 and 22 from East London have been arrested in Barbados suspected of attempting to smuggle cocaine. Their detention on 29 September by the Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit represents a significant seizure in international drugs trafficking, as the cocaine was valued at approximately £884,000. Both men have been charged with…
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US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid reported Iran threat
The US military has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following an uncovered terror plot. Six people—five British nationals aged 23–25 and one British-Iranian national aged 25—were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack; all have been released on bail. The rapid withdrawal of aircraft stationed at this base as a…
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79 rescued springer spaniels and terriers find new homes after abuse case
A children’s social worker has been convicted of animal welfare offences after 80 springer spaniels were discovered starving and living in squalid conditions in a South Yorkshire home. David Parkes, 61, denied responsibility but was found guilty following a trial at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court. The discovery in April of the emaciated dogs, many covered in…
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Charity Commission reviews complaint over Peta’s campaigning and charitable status
The Charity Commission is reviewing a complaint that Peta’s political campaigning and publicity stunts may be incompatible with its charitable status. The complaint, filed by watchdog Peta Watch, argues that campaigning appears to be the group’s main purpose, although UK charity rules say political campaigning cannot be a charity’s primary reason for existing. Peta Watch…
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MAGA influencers question Trump’s Antifa crackdown ahead of midterms
Conservative MAGA media influencers who met with President Trump at the White House in September 2025 are expressing frustration over what they view as insufficient action against left-wing violence and Antifa organisations. The group, including Jack Posobiec and Savanna Hernandez, met to discuss Antifa violence, and Trump promised aggressive prosecutions of Antifa members. However, a…
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Labour reaches 30 per cent in Opinium poll after Burnham speech
Labour has reached 30 per cent in the latest Opinium poll, marking the highest rating the firm has recorded since 2024, following a two-point gain after Andy Burnham’s conference speech. The strong showing has intensified speculation about a potential snap election, despite Burnham’s repeated declarations that an early ballot is “dead”. In the survey, Reform…
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Cleveland Police dog Harley retires after eight years of service
Police Dog Harley of Cleveland Police has retired after eight years of tracking criminals, finding missing people and supporting armed officers. His service included dangerous deployments, and his retirement marks the end of a career credited with helping protect handlers and the public. The Belgian Malinois worked with PCs Liam Sewell and India Landers, attended…
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US Marine, 20, is arrested in Japan for murdering woman in hotel room, police say
A 20-year-old US Marine was arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman at a hotel in Naha, Okinawa, Japanese police said. Japan has lodged a formal protest with the US, bringing renewed attention to the presence of American service members on the island. Police identified the woman as 39-year-old Anna Yagi and said…
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Daughter of billionaire LA Times owner berates her own father’s newspaper for running advert for Israeli tourism
Nika Soon-Shiong, daughter of billionaire LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, publicly criticised her father’s publication for running an Israeli tourism advertisement that omits Palestinian territories and the occupied Golan Heights. The 33-year-old pro-Palestine activist and publisher of independent news site Drop Site News sparked significant online backlash, highlighting ethical questions around sponsored content in major…