Secretary of state takes veiled swipe at Trump administration and says change of approach is ‘in America’s interests’ The United States will speak out about human rights everywhere including in allies and at home, secretary of state Antony Blinken has vowed, turning a page from Donald Trump as he bemoaned […]
Year: 2021
Political operative went to prison before becoming a popular radio talkshow host G Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talkshow host after emerging from prison, died on Tuesday at age 90. His son, Thomas Liddy, confirmed the death but did reveal the cause, other than […]
Darnella Frazier said Derek Chauvin did not ease up as he pinned Floyd down and that she still loses sleep over the killing The woman who recorded the shocking video of George Floyd’s death that prompted mass protests for racial justice around the world has told the Derek Chauvin murder […]
Survey of experts in relevant fields concludes that new variants could arise in countries with low vaccine coverage The planet could have a year or less before first-generation Covid-19 vaccines are ineffective and modified formulations are needed, according to a survey of epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease specialists. Scientists have […]
MP behind 2016 report into issue demands ‘deep dive’ to establish why complaints not taken seriously Serious allegations of sexual misconduct within schools must be investigated by Ofsted as part of a “deep dive” inquiry to establish why complaints by pupils of rape, harassment and assault are still not being […]
Jerry Blackwell told jury that ex-officer used excessive and unreasonable force ‘without regard for Floyd’s life’ Derek Chauvin trial begins – live updates Prosecutors accused former police officer Derek Chauvin of killing a defenceless George Floyd by “grinding and crushing him until the very breath, the very life, was squeezed […]
EU rules post-Brexit limit UK nationals to maximum 90-day stay per 180 days Spain has warned British tourists and second-home owners that they are not entitled to spend more than 90 days in the country at a time post-Brexit, but dismissed reports that offenders would be rounded up and deported […]
Nineteen-year-old, who has sickle cell disease, left his home on 22 March, saying he was going to visit a friend A London mother is seeking help to find her son who has been missing for over a week. Student Richard Okorogheye, 19, who has sickle cell disease, said he was […]
Martin Hewitt says he wants to change ‘generations of history’ between police and black communities The leader of Britain’s police chiefs has said forces’ legitimacy in black communities is so low it is damaging the effectiveness of law enforcement, as he vowed to change generations of strained trust and confidence. […]
Schools that fail safeguarding rules risk closure after sexual abuse allegations posted on Everyone’s Invited Schools that fail to meet safeguarding standards for pupils could be forced to shut amid concerns over a “rape culture” in educational establishments. More than 100 schools have been named in harrowing anonymous testimonies on […]