UK Security Services Helped Draft Northern Ireland Legacy Act
Revelation that MI5 and police figures were part of a secret group formulating the Legacy Act, which offered amnesty for Troubles killings, angers victims' groups.
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CIA Poisoning of Gordon Banks in 1970 World Cup Allegations
A three-year investigation revives claims that England goalkeeper Gordon Banks was poisoned by the CIA before the 1970 World Cup quarter-final, altering the tournament's outcome.
Radiotherapy Patient Reflects on Assisted Dying
A patient undergoing radiotherapy questions assisted dying bills, highlighting mental health impacts and unequal access to palliative care in the NHS.
A Billion Years of Sex Differences Review: Nuanced Gender Look
A review of Steve Stewart-Williams' book exploring evolutionary sex differences, challenging both traditional and progressive views with scientific rigor.
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Memorial Day: Civil War Origins to Modern Traditions
Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors fallen U.S. service members. Originating after the Civil War, it now also marks the unofficial start of summer with sales and travel.
Anthony Burke: Sydney Fish Market and Future Homes
Architect Anthony Burke explores the new Sydney Fish Market, a Time magazine 2026 top place, and discusses radical changes in Australian housing, loneliness, and design.
UK Prisons Could Learn from El Salvador Jail: Madeley
Richard Madeley suggests the UK could improve its prison system by learning from El Salvador's Cecot jail, where inmates are locked up 23.5 hours daily.
Iron Age Hoard May Represent Ancient Arms Treaty
A reader suggests the Melsonby hoard of bent swords and damaged cauldrons may be evidence of an early peace treaty between warring tribes, offering a lesson for today.
Tech Abuse Must Be Included in Domestic Abuse Act
A Lords committee heard that the Domestic Abuse Act fails to recognise tech-facilitated abuse like location tracking and stalkerware, which has become increasingly prevalent.
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EHRC Chair Urges Common Sense on Single-Sex Spaces
The EHRC chair urges a common sense approach to new guidance confirming single-sex services based on biological sex, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Supreme Court Revives Cuban Property Seizure Claims
The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favour of Havana Docks, allowing a lawsuit against cruise lines using confiscated Cuban property to proceed, reigniting Helms-Burton Act claims.
Supreme Court Halts Execution of Intellectually Disabled Inmate
The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's attempt to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, who lower courts found intellectually disabled. The decision upholds precedent banning such executions.
Hungary Limits PM Terms to Eight Years
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to a maximum of two four-year terms, a move supported by opposition and government critics.
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama Execution of Disabled Inmate
A divided Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's bid to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, who has borderline intellectual disability, upholding lower court rulings.
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Judge Orders Trump Staff to Preserve Presidential Records
A federal judge granted an injunction requiring Trump White House staff to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting DOJ claims it's unconstitutional.
Doctor Banned for Fake COVID Exemptions Without Exams
Dr Denes Borsos issued 189 vaccine and 122 mask exemptions in three days without proper assessments, calling vaccines 'experimental bioweapons'. He was banned for five years.
Scotland Prison Population Hits Record High
Scotland's prison population has reached an all-time high of 8,602, exceeding capacity by nearly 800, despite the early release of over 1,400 prisoners since June 2024.
UN Tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda End Final Case
The UN tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda atrocities held their final session, marking a historic milestone in international justice.
Neptune's Moon Nereid May Be Last Original Companion
A new study suggests Neptune's moon Nereid is likely the last surviving original moon, having escaped destruction when Triton crashed into the system billions of years ago.
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Neighbour's Extension Overlooking Your Garden: Legal Rights
Learn about your legal rights if a neighbour's extension overlooks your garden, including planning permission, privacy rules, and dispute resolution.
Stonewall, Equality Sites Among Most Endangered US Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2026 list features 11 endangered sites including Stonewall, Women's Rights Park, and the President's House, highlighting America's struggle for equality.
2026 Endangered Historic Places Highlight Equality
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2026 list of most endangered historic places features 11 sites, including Stonewall and Women's Rights Park, tied to America's 250th anniversary and the promise of equality.
Right-Handedness Evolved from Bipedalism and Bigger Brains
A new study reveals that human right-handedness, seen in 90% of people, likely evolved when ancestors walked upright and developed larger brains, unlike other primates.
Scientists Decode Why Most Humans Are Right-Handed
New research suggests right-handedness emerged when early humans began walking upright and developing larger brains, explaining why 90% of people favor their right hand.
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Wellcome Collection Returns Jain Manuscripts to Birmingham
London's Wellcome Collection is returning over 2,000 historical Jain manuscripts to the University of Birmingham, citing unethical acquisition at low prices in 1919.
Sightsavers Sensory Garden at Chelsea Flower Show
The Sightsavers sensory garden at Chelsea flower show engages all five senses with tactile plants, aromatic herbs, edible flowers, and a sound installation from plant bioelectric signals.
AI Government to Rule Philippine Island Based on Historical Figures
A remote Philippine island, Sensay, will be governed by 17 AI robots modeled on historical leaders like Churchill and Mandela, aiming for objective, data-driven policy.
Bulger mother slams Labour plan to raise criminal age
Denise Fergus, mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, has criticised Labour's review into raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10, calling it a 'dangerous move'.
Trial by Jury Becomes Political Issue Again in UK
David Lammy's Courts and Tribunals Bill faces renewed opposition as backbench Labour MPs use it to express discontent with Keir Starmer's leadership, complicating government stability.
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Labour May Raise Criminal Responsibility Age to 12
Labour is reviewing the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales, potentially raising it from 10 to 12, aligning with Scotland. The move sparks debate on youth justice and public safety.
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