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Politics latest: ‘Emergency’ prisons plan revealed – as government urged to decriminalise drug possession

Politics latest: ‘Emergency’ prisons plan revealed – as government urged to decriminalise drug possession

Emergency prison measures are welcome – but questions remain about long-term solution By Mollie Malone, news correspondent These measures from the justice secretary will be seen among the prison and probation sector as a proper attempt to reset and alleviate the immediate prisons crisis (see previous post). But it doesn’t solve everything. Far from it....

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Monthly World News Agenda

Monthly World News Agenda

BEIJING (China) – Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele visits VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. KINGSTON UPON THAMES (United Kingdom) – Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary on trial for terror offences ARLES (France) – 55th Les Rencontres d’Arles photography exhibition PICTURE. VIDEO. (To September 29) MONTREUX (Switzerland) – 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (To 20) MOSCOW (Russia) – Pre-trial detention...

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UK hasn’t allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies

UK hasn’t allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies

On Thursday night Sir Keir told the Nato summit that he had “reaffirmed our unshakeable support for Ukraine’s ultimate victory.” He said the alternative was “unthinkable” as he described Russia using “some of the deadliest weapons in its arsenal on innocent children”, when it struck a children’s cancer hospital in Kyiv earlier this week. Sir...

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Universities heed Labour’s call to put the country first

Universities heed Labour’s call to put the country first

UNITED KINGDOM British universities seem to have understood the memo from the new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer about putting the country before self-interest and are rolling up their sleeves to work collaboratively with government on a “mission of national renewal”, according to experts. With the left-of-centre Labour Party storming to a landslide victory in...

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After United Kingdom, America too can have an Indian-origin leader

After United Kingdom, America too can have an Indian-origin leader

The rise of Rishi Sunak to the top post in the United Kingdom was seen as an achievement of the Indian diaspora in the West. Now, it could be the turn of the US to elect an India-origin leader. US President Joe Biden is behind many national surveys, especially after the first presidential debate. Democrats...

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Manhunt launched in the U.K. for crossbow-wielding triple murder suspect

Manhunt launched in the U.K. for crossbow-wielding triple murder suspect

LONDON — A manhunt has been launched for a crossbow-wielding suspect Wednesday after three women in the same family were killed in a house north of London, police said. Authorities warned the public not to approach Kyle Clifford, 26, who is wanted in connection with the triple murder and may still be armed with the...

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UK elections: Interim UK Oppn leader Rishi Sunak names shadow Cabinet

UK elections: Interim UK Oppn leader Rishi Sunak names shadow Cabinet

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has been on a hurriedly organised European visit to Germany, Poland and Sweden. (Photo: Reuters) 4 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 2:58 PM IST Rishi Sunak, the interim UK Opposition Leader until his Conservative Party finalises the process to choose his successor, has named a shadow...