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NYC agrees $28.7m settlement with George Floyd protesters

New York City agrees to a multi-million dollar settlement with hundreds of protesters over alleged police brutality and wrongful arrests during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, marking a significant moment for police accountability.

UK's Top Civil Engineering Universities 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table ranks UK universities for civil engineering. Discover which institutions lead in teaching, research, and graduate prospects in this comprehensive guide for future engineers.

Starmer edited human rights manual, removing key protections

Exclusive investigation reveals how Sir Keir Starmer edited a crucial human rights manual while Director of Public Prosecutions, removing fundamental legal principles and watering down guidance on protest rights and police conduct.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Presley Family Feud Ends: Secret Settlement Reached

In a stunning legal twist, Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issue a joint statement, confirming their bitter court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's multi-million dollar trust and Graceland inheritance has finally reached a secret settlemen

Anthropic Settles AI Book Training Lawsuit

AI firm Anthropic reaches a confidential settlement with the Authors Guild in a pivotal US lawsuit over using copyrighted books to train its AI models, setting a new industry precedent.

Farage Slams 'Authoritarian' Mandatory ID Card Plan

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on proposed compulsory ID cards, branding them a costly, authoritarian measure that undermines British freedoms and fails to address real issues like illegal immigration.

UK Expats in Portugal Face Post-Brexit Residency Crisis

Exclusive: British expats in Portugal are struggling with post-Brexit residency rules, facing bureaucratic delays, language barriers, and potential loss of rights, with many feeling abandoned by the UK government.

Russian oligarch faces £10BN divorce claim from ex-wife

Natalia Potanina launches unprecedented lawsuit in London against ex-husband Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs, demanding a 50% share of his colossal fortune in one of the largest divorce claims in legal history.

Civil Service Graduate Scheme Failing, Warns Report

A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.

Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case

A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.

Seattle Police sued over 'unconstitutional' DNA collection

The Seattle Police Department is under fire from the ACLU for allegedly building a 'covert DNA database' by collecting genetic material from hundreds of individuals, including a disproportionate number of Native Americans, without consent or criminal char

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