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A long-awaited Hillsborough Law is to be introduced, forcing public officials to tell the truth during investigations into major disasters. Campaigners have welcomed the move, after fears the legislation might be watered down. The Public Office Accountability Bill will require public bodies to fully cooperate with investigations or face criminal sanctions. It will also ensure legal funding is available to those affected by state-related disasters. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer […]

Officers investigating a racially motivated rape in the West Midlands have arrested a man. Police were called just before half past eight on Tuesday morning after a Sikh woman in her twenties reported being attacked by two white men near Tame Road in Oldbury. A man in his thirties was detained on Sunday evening and remains in custody on suspicion of rape. Chief Superintendent Kim Madill of Sandwell Police described […]

Donald Trump says the war in Ukraine would end if NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil. In a post on Truth Social, the US president claimed the alliance’s commitment to the conflict has been “far less than 100 percent” and described the continued purchase of Russian energy as “shocking.” He argued that buying oil from Moscow weakens NATO’s position. Research shows Turkey has been the third-largest buyer of Russian oil […]

NATO has announced it will strengthen Europe’s eastern flank following what it called Russia’s “reckless and unacceptable” breach of Polish airspace. Operation Eastern Sentry will see additional equipment and troops deployed along the borders with Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, with UK military resources included. Poland shot down Russian drones that crossed its territory on Wednesday, which NATO says was an attempt by Moscow to test the alliance’s response. It comes […]

An inquest will be held later this month into the death of a Slough woman shot on Valentine’s Day. Lisa Smith, who had been living in Kent, was killed outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt on February 14. The hearing is scheduled for September 17 at Oakwood House in Maidstone. It’s alleged she was shot by her husband, Edward Smith, also known as Edvard Stockings. Brazil’s former president Jair […]

Right-wing American influencer Charlie Kirk has died after being shot during a university event in Utah. The announcement came from President Donald Trump, who described him as “great and even legendary” in a post on Truth Social. Kirk, a prominent conservative student leader and ally of the president, had been addressing students in Orem when the shooting took place. Trump paid tribute, saying Kirk was loved and admired by young […]

Several Middle East and Arab countries have condemned Israel over its strike on Doha. Qatar called the attack a criminal assault and a cowardly act that violated international law. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged the kingdom’s full support to Qatar and warned Israel of grave consequences if such actions continue. A woman has died following small boat activity in the English Channel. The Coastguard alerted Kent Police just […]

Labour’s Socialist Campaign Group has begun discussions over who should stand as their candidate in the deputy leadership contest triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation. The group, which represents the party’s left wing, is expected to unite behind a single name. Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has already declared her candidacy, saying she looks forward to putting her case to members despite what she described as an undemocratic three-day window to do […]

The new Home Secretary will hold her first major engagement on Monday by hosting talks on tackling people smuggling. Shabana Mahmood will meet with security ministers from the so-called Five Eyes alliance, which includes the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The discussions come after around a thousand people arrived in Britain by small boat in a single day, with French authorities confirming 24 more were rescued attempting the Channel […]