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Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed

Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.

Nottingham woman sentenced for Archewell bomb hoax

Paige Fara Williams from Nottingham has been handed a suspended sentence for orchestrating a bomb hoax against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charitable foundation, Archewell, in a campaign of malicious communications.

Gaza Exodus: 1.7 Million Displaced as Troops Enter City

Israeli troops advance into Gaza City as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with over 1.7 million Palestinians displaced and critical shortages of food, water, and medicine. The UN warns of a 'code red' emergency as communications blackout hampers aid effor

Blair's 'Smoother' Tim Allan Recalled to Downing Street

In a stunning political comeback, Tim Allan, the legendary New Labour spin doctor dubbed the 'original smoother', is returning to No.10 as Keir Starmer's new director of communications, signalling a return to Blair-era media strategy.

Starmer's Comms Chief Quits Before Election

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant setback as his Director of Communications, Matthew Doyle, resigns unexpectedly just weeks before the General Election, citing personal reasons.

Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera in Unprecedented Move

The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Mum's XL Bully Warning: 'My Trained Dogs Are Banned'

A devoted mum from Manchester shares her emotional plea after the XL Bully ban forces her to make an impossible choice between her two beloved, well-trained dogs. Discover her family's heartbreaking story and the reality behind the headlines.

Kneecap Rapper in Court for Hezbollah Flag Display

Irish rapper Liam 'Móglaí Bap' Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, appears in court supported by fans after displaying a Hezbollah flag at a Belfast gig. The case ignites debates on free speech and terrorism legislation.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime

In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga

High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful

A landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.

UK drops Apple encryption backdoor demand after US clash

In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.

Why Field Music Became a Doors Cover Band

Sunderland's acclaimed art-rock duo Field Music have baffled fans by pivoting to a full-time Doors tribute act. We explore the artistic and financial pressures forcing one of British indie's best bands to play someone else's classics.

Apple Warns UK Over 'Secret Veto' on Security Updates

Apple has launched a scathing attack on the UK government's proposed surveillance powers, warning that the Online Safety Act could be used to secretly veto privacy and security updates for billions of users worldwide.

Ex-AFL Player Fined for Lewd Beach Act and Drug Theft

Ex-AFL player Daniel Bell has been convicted and fined for a series of offences, including a lewd public act on a Melbourne beach and drug-related theft, following an extensive police search across Victoria.

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