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Trump's Plan to Deploy Troops in US Cities Revealed

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to deploy US military assets to Washington DC, New York, and Chicago, raising profound constitutional and legal alarms. A detailed look at the controversial strategy.

TikTok Slashes UK Moderator Jobs Despite Safety Act

Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme

US court reinstates wolf protections across western states

A US federal court has reinstated protections for grey wolves across most western states, halting controversial hunting seasons. The ruling cites failure by wildlife agencies to prove hunts wouldn't threaten recovery efforts.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke has suffered a major legal defeat in his libel claim against The Guardian, with the High Court dismissing his case over the newspaper's investigation into serious sexual misconduct allegations.

Gardeners Face Jail for Common Plant in UK

A shocking law hidden in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act could see British gardeners facing severe penalties, including jail time, for cultivating a specific invasive plant species. Discover the plant you must avoid and how to identify it.

Met Police Fury Over Jury Rights Protest Arrests

The Metropolitan Police is under fire after arresting peaceful protesters outside the Old Bailey for informing the public about their full legal rights as jurors. The move, condemned by MPs and civil liberties groups, raises serious questions about freedo

Lehrmann Appeals to High Court in Higgins Defamation Case

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister, Matthew Richardson SC, seeks special leave to appeal to the High Court, challenging the Federal Court's ruling on the controversial Channel Ten interview with Brittany Higgins. The appeal argues significant legal errors in the

Judge reprimanded for 'romps' in chambers with clerk

A senior Crown Court judge has been formally reprimanded after admitting to a 'clandestine relationship' and engaging in sexual activity with his partner, a court clerk, inside his private chambers. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found his act

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

Trans woman jailed for sexual assault by deception

A transgender woman, Sapphire Walters, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a man after deliberately concealing the fact she had male genitalia. The judge ruled the concealment invalidated the victim's consent.

Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.

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.

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