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Clueless! Minister admits he has no idea how many freed inmates are tagged
Justice Secretary Alex Norris admitted he does not know how many of 700 prisoners released early from jail last week have been fitted with electronic monitoring devices, despite his department’s claims that released offenders would face “the toughest supervision in British history”. The admission undermines Labour’s controversial scheme to reduce prison overcrowding and raises serious…
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FBI chief Kash Patel announces engagement to country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged. Wilkins, 27, announced the news on social media on Sunday evening, sharing a photograph of her diamond ring and joking that she had “got the law involved”; Patel reposted it, and friends and political allies congratulated the couple. Patel and Wilkins met at a…
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Welsh First Minister demands Scottish-level powers; North Korea unveils AI missiles
Welsh First Minister formally requests greater devolved powers matching Scotland’s. North Korea claims new AI-guided missiles can alter course and cannot be intercepted.
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Barcelona crush Real Madrid 7-0 as Pina scores four goals
Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 7-0 in the women’s Liga F Clásico on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points. Clàudia Pina’s four-goal haul was the standout performance in a match that showcased Barcelona’s absolute dominance, as the reigning seven-time champions maintained their flawless start to the season before more…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges police search warrants in court
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has challenged the lawfulness of search warrants used by police to search his former home at Royal Lodge in Windsor and his residence on the Sandringham Estate. His judicial review claim against Thames Valley Police and the Old Bailey is a rare constitutional episode, as the article says no royal has challenged the…
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Why Napoleon was truly the boss from hell – and why that might be the REAL reason he lost at Waterloo… argues top historian ANDREW ROBERTS
Historian Andrew Roberts argues that Napoleon’s extreme micromanagement of his 26 senior military commanders—his so-called marshals—ultimately contributed to his defeat at Waterloo in 1815. Based on newly available letters in a 15-volume compendium completed in 2018, Roberts contends that despite inspiring ordinary soldiers, Napoleon was obsessively controlling with his senior leadership, involving himself in trivial…
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Israel bars Zack Polanski after Greens adopt anti-Zionist position
Israel has barred Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after party members voted to adopt a position opposing Zionism. Israel’s foreign ministry said the decision was a first step and accused the party of giving legitimacy to terrorism, while the vote has prompted disagreement within the Greens and criticism from British politicians.…
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Cavan campaigners warn registration rules can disguise large puppy farms as small breeders
Lauren Cullivan advertised puppies under a small-scale pet seller registration, while her family is connected to a large dog-breeding operation in County Cavan. Animal welfare campaigners say a gap in the rules can make puppies appear to come from a small breeder, concealing their link to a much larger operation. Cullivan’s registration allows her to…
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Manchester mosque holds funeral for convicted former Taliban fighter Farooqi
Manchester Central Mosque held a funeral for Munir Farooqi, a former Taliban fighter who was convicted of terrorism offences and died in prison aged 69. The event has drawn political criticism because Andy Burnham, then the city’s mayor, visited the mosque in February and praised its sense of togetherness. Farooqi received four life sentences in…
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Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarter-finals amid Haaland injury concern
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Porto to preserve their perfect Nations League record and secure a place in the March quarter-finals. The win also keeps attention on the team’s form after Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad last week, while Erling Haaland’s injury concern may add to Manchester City’s problems. Kristoffer Ajer gave Norway the lead…