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UK News
Masked thieves steal new Banksy howling wolf artwork in Peckham
Masked individuals have stolen a newly unveiled Banksy artwork of a howling wolf within hours of its appearance. Painted on a satellite dish atop a graffiti-covered building on Rye Lane in Peckham, southeast London, it was the fourth in a series of animal-themed pieces that surfaced across the city this week. The official Banksy Instagram account shared images of the…
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World
UK braces for more unrest after anti-immigrant violence
British authorities prepared for more unrest on Thursday, despite commending anti-racism campaigners and police for preventing a wave of far-right demonstrations overnight. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed caution following a week of anti-immigrant violence affecting communities from Northern Ireland to the south coast of England. Starmer spoke at a mosque in Solihull, near Birmingham, where demonstrators had closed a shopping…
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UK News
Woman charged after pushing wheelie bin at police in UK riots
A video has surfaced showing a woman being swiftly apprehended after pushing a wheelie bin at police during the UK riots. Stacey Vint, 34, was caught on camera charging towards a police line with a bin full of rubbish. Gaining momentum, the bin slipped from her grip, causing her to fall flat on her face. Police promptly detained Vint and…
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UK News
Police release CCTV images after far-right violence across UK
Police forces have released CCTV images to identify individuals linked to recent far-right violence. Merseyside Police shared pictures of 14 individuals, while South Yorkshire Police released 21 images in connection with violent disorder outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham on Sunday. The hotel has been housing asylum seekers. Violence began in Southport last Tuesday after the fatal stabbings of…
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US News
Kamala Harris picks Walz for 2024 VP, past DUI resurfaces
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gained national attention this week after Vice President Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate for the 2024 election to challenge former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance. I am proud to announce that I've asked @Tim_Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's…
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UK News
UK businesses face surge in annual leave requests amid riots
Businesses have seen a surge in last-minute annual leave requests since the UK riots started, with employees fearing for their safety and the security of their vehicles. Concerns about accessing public transport during the unrest have also been raised. Staff have voiced worries about personal safety, potential car damage, and the challenges of using public transport amidst the chaos. At…
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UK News
Tory MP criticised for ‘unwise’ remarks on ‘Allahu Akbar’
A Tory leadership contender has criticised his opponent for being “unwise and insensitive” following remarks about the phrase “Allahu Akbar.” Mel Stride targeted fellow Conservative Robert Jenrick over his suggestion that people who shout the Arabic phrase, meaning “God is great,” should be “immediately arrested.” During an interview with a news channel, Stride stated, “The idea of criminalising the words…
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UK News
King requests daily updates on UK unrest
The King has requested daily updates on the unfolding unrest across the UK. He is reportedly engaging with the issues privately. His involvement in community cohesion and interfaith dialogue is well-documented. Thousands of specialist police have been deployed tonight due to concerns about further disturbances. The unrest began after three young girls were stabbed in Southport last week, amidst false…
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UK News
Thug hurled missile after vigil for murdered Southport children
A thug hurled a missile minutes after allegedly attending a vigil for three children tragically killed in Southport last week. Dylan Carey had earlier paid his respects to Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar. He claimed he travelled from Greater Manchester to Southport because his girlfriend wanted to “lay flowers and light a candle” for the girls,…
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US News
Pakistani man plotted US political assassinations with Iranian ties
A Pakistani man with connections to the Iranian government attempted a political assassination in the United States, according to an investigation conducted weeks before a gunman targeted former President Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. NEW: DOJ announces it has charged a Pakistani national w/ ties to Iran in a plot to assassinate current & former US government officials on…
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UK News
Teen admits to attack in Liverpool riots
A 15-year-old boy, accompanied by his mother, appeared in court to admit throwing a paving slab at a member of the public during the Liverpool riots on Saturday. He was among numerous individuals facing charges related to the recent UK-wide riots. Courts in cities such as Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol, and Leeds have been handling these cases. The hearings follow…
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UK News
Far-right riots spark debate over ‘two-tier policing’ in UK
Allegations of biased policing have surfaced as far-right riots continue across the UK. The term “two-tier policing” implies that some protests face stricter law enforcement than others. Civil war is inevitable — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 4, 2024 Prime Minister calls for an emergency COBRA meeting as the riots escalate. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and owner of social…
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US News
Parolee fatally stabs Walmart employee in unprovoked attack
A California parolee, recently released from prison, fatally stabbed a Walmart employee on Monday, authorities reported. Lonnie Hinton, aged 29, surrendered to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department following the unprovoked attack. The sheriff’s department noted, “This appears to be a random event, and there was no interaction between the suspect and the victim prior to the assault.” The suspect in…
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UK News
Far-right rioters to be sentenced by week’s end, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer anticipates the sentencing of numerous far-right rioters involved in recent upheavals by week’s end, as law enforcement braces for 30 additional gatherings set for Wednesday evening. Police in Liverpool and Durham issued dispersal orders to prevent unrest, resulting in a peaceful Tuesday night, contrasting the violent scenes that erupted across the UK following disturbances in Southport a…
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UK News
Sky News reporter harassed during Birmingham far-right protest coverage
A Sky News reporter was interrupted during a live broadcast on a tense stand-off between far-right individuals and locals in Birmingham. A protester on a motorbike swore and made obscene gestures at the camera. Sky News deleted their follow up video about the Sky News Reporter having to go off-air and then someone trying to slash their tyres. Luckily, I…
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UK News
Musk clashes with UK PM over ‘civil war’ claim
Elon Musk and the UK prime minister have engaged in a heated exchange after Downing Street dismissed Musk’s claims that a “civil war is inevitable” in the UK. Musk made his remarks on the social media platform X, responding to a video showing rioters launching fireworks at police. Civil war is inevitable — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 4, 2024 The…
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UK News
Far-right rioters cry for mothers during UK court hearings
Individuals accused of participating in far-right riots across the UK have been showing signs of distress, calling out for their mothers during court appearances. Authorities have arrested at least 378 people in connection with the anti-immigrant and anti-Islam riots. Hundreds of rioters disrupted a vigil for Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, in Southport…
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UK News
Man brutally assaulted during far-right riot in Manchester
A Black man faced a brutal assault after a violent confrontation erupted at a far-right riot in Manchester. This is the first far-right coward to attack the Black man. Twitter do your thing!!! #NameAndShame #Manchester #Riot @gmpolice pic.twitter.com/2IS0ukX3C1 — ☝🏽🚩 (@4m4r_k) August 4, 2024 On Saturday, Piccadilly Gardens saw hundreds gather as far-right demonstrators clashed with Stand Up to Racism…
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US News
Firefighters contain 34% of California’s Park Fire
Firefighters in northern California have contained 34% of the Park Fire, which has scorched over 400,000 acres. Hot and dry weather is expected to complicate efforts in the coming days. The #ParkFire in northern California has burned 164,000 acres since igniting Wednesday. Ronnie Dean Stout II, 42, was arrested for arson. The Butter County District Attorney says Stout lit his…
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UK News
Mum urges questioning of Christopher Halliwell over 1994 murder
Christopher Halliwell should be questioned about the unsolved murder of a young woman from 30 years ago, according to her mother. On 6 August 1994, Julie Finley’s body was discovered naked in a carrot field in Rainford, Lancashire. The 23-year-old had been strangled. A witness reported hearing Julie scream for help before he fled after being threatened by her assailant.…
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UK News
Charity accuses shop of misuse of name for nearly 20 years
A children’s charity has accused a shop of inappropriately trading under its name for nearly 20 years. Second Chance, which supports abused, impoverished, and learning-disabled children, stated that the shop ceased providing funds in 2006 while still using its name. The charity allowed the store’s opening in Erith, East London, in 2005, but the agreement ended a year later, and…
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UK News
Teen charged in Southport stabbings as riots spread nationwide
Rumours emerged after three young girls were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on Monday. Social media posts falsely claimed that the attacker was Ali Al-Shakati, a Muslim asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by boat last year and was on an MI6 watchlist. These claims were untrue. Authorities charged 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Cardiff…
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UK News
Tommy Robinson spotted in Ayia Napa amid race riot incitement
Tommy Robinson has been seen relaxing by a swimming pool at a luxury hotel in Ayia Napa while inciting race riots in Britain. The ex-leader of the English Defence League left the UK last Sunday to avoid a court hearing and is now staying at a £400-a-night resort near the Cypriot coastal town. For the past week, he has been…
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US News
Sinaloa cartel cofounder Zambada appears in Texas court
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, alleged cofounder of the Sinaloa cartel, appeared in a Texas federal court on Thursday following his arrest a week ago. The case involves one of the world’s most notorious drug trafficking organisations. During a brief seven-minute hearing, both the prosecution and defence requested a 30-day extension to gather more evidence, which the judge approved. Zambada, aged…
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US News
US-Russia conduct largest prisoner swap since Soviet era
The United States and Russia executed a significant prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest since the Soviet era. Moscow released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan. The exchange, involving 24 individuals, took place in Turkey. 🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: BIDEN AND KAMALA WELCOME AMERICANS FREED IN PRISONER SWAP Biden and Kamala welcomed Americans involved in the prisoner swap…
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UK News
Former footballer hurst jailed for harassing ex-girlfriend
Former footballer James Hurst has been sentenced to prison for harassing his ex-girlfriend and her family over a dispute involving their child. The 32-year-old, who played for West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City, inundated his ex with abusive calls, texts, and emails, violating a non-molestation order. Hurst, residing in Sutton Coldfield, also made false accusations about her brother-in-law’s farm business…
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US News
Dennis Eckersley’s daughter unaware of pregnancy during woods birth
Alexandra Eckersley, the daughter of baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, testified on Wednesday that she was unaware of her pregnancy when she gave birth in the woods on Christmas night in 2022, in subfreezing temperatures. She believed her now 19-month-old son had died. The trial of Alexandra Eckersley, daughter of former MLB Pitcher Dennis Eckersley, is going down…
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UK News
Police seize £250k supercar in London crackdown on unlicensed vehicles
Police in London seized nearly 50 vehicles, including a £250k supercar, during a day-long operation aimed at tackling unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, street hawkers, and cyclists running red lights. The driver of the Mosler Trenne supercar, capable of reaching speeds of up to 190mph, was filmed revving the engine in Parliament Square. When police stopped the driver, they failed to…
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UK News
Southport mosque attack: imam fears arson amid violent riots
An imam, trapped in a Southport mosque during violent riots, expressed his fear that the attackers might set the building on fire with him inside. Ibrahim Hussein said he couldn’t fathom why people were hurling abuse and missiles at the mosque. He feared the rioters would eventually break in and ignite the worship place. The riots saw violent groups, many…
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UK News
Huw Edwards Exposed as Paedophile in Welsh Police Investigation
Huw Edwards was revealed as a paedophile through a stroke of luck by Welsh detectives investigating another offender, MailOnline can confirm. Edwards, 62, confessed today to creating 41 indecent images of children, including two sexual videos involving a boy under nine. The former BBC newsreader, known for covering royal and political events, was discovered by chance by South Wales Police…