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Miliband hints Government could reconsider Palestine Action ban after protests
Ed Miliband suggested the Government may revisit the ban on Palestine Action, while stressing that a Supreme Court case should run its course. His remarks followed arrests at a protest outside Labour’s conference and a confrontation with activists while he was having dinner; he said the Government had not intended to criminalise elderly protesters and…
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Three Egyptian officials jailed in absentia over Giulio Regeni’s abduction
Three Egyptian security officials were convicted in Rome over the abduction of Cambridge University student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured body was found in Cairo in 2016. The verdict matters as a rare legal finding of responsibility in a case that has strained relations between Italy and Egypt, though the officials were tried in absentia and…
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Evicted Madrid pensioner, 87, expected home under new rental deal
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old pensioner, is expected to return to her Madrid flat after reaching a new rental agreement with its owners. She was forcibly evicted on 23 September after a proposed rent rise sparked protests across Spain and renewed calls for stronger tenant protections amid high rents and a housing shortage. Abascal had lived…
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Putin raises Russia’s military personnel total to 2.44 million amid troop losses
Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday expanding Russia’s total military personnel to 2.44 million, with active-duty troops increasing to 1.55 million. This expansion, following a similar increase in August, comes as Western intelligence reports Russia is losing 6,000 soldiers monthly more than it can recruit, whilst Ukraine estimates Russia has suffered over 1.5 million…
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Unverified rape claim sparks violent protests at Punjab university
An unverified claim that a female student had been raped at Lovely Professional University in Punjab sparked protests that escalated into violence over the weekend. Classes have been suspended for 10 days, exams postponed and students allowed to leave; the incident has raised concerns about safety and the handling of rumours on a large residential…
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Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Bayside High’s Principal Richard Belding in the “Saved by the Bell” franchise, has died aged 75. His representative confirmed his death and remembered him as a much-loved person who was devoted to his fans. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on 18 November…
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Milei Demands UK Halt Falklands Oil Project, Threatens International Tribunal Action
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has demanded that the United Kingdom cease oil exploration at the Sea Lion oilfield near the Falkland Islands, issuing a two-week deadline before pursuing international legal action. The ultimatum represents a significant escalation in the longstanding sovereignty dispute between the two nations, with Milei threatening to initiate arbitration through the International…
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Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery to process more bullion domestically
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to process more of the country’s mineral wealth domestically and tighten state control of the mining industry. Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré says the plant will help reduce reliance on exporting raw materials and keep more of the value from gold production in…
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Offender tagging delays leave victims falsely assured, inspector warns
Electronic tags fitted to offenders in England and Wales are taking up to five months to install, creating a “false sense of assurance” for victims and leading to repeated breaches of court-imposed curfews and conditions. The delays are particularly concerning as the Government expands the tagging system, with over 2,500 prisoners due for early release…
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Princess Alexandra’s concert absence prompts concern ahead of her 90th birthday
Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth’s last surviving bridesmaid, sparked health concerns when she withdrew from a concert celebrating her late sister-in-law Katharine, Duchess of Kent, despite being initially listed in the Court Circular as having attended. The 89-year-old’s last-minute pull-out from the event at Sinfonia Smith Square in Westminster raises questions about her wellbeing as she…