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Government urged to grant more court sitting days to tackle prison population

Tory Kieran Mullan said: ‘If the judiciary had come to us and asked for more sitting days, we would have responded to that, not told them no.’

The Independent UK

Payouts for infected blood scandal begin

The Government has set aside billions of pounds to compensate victims of the scandal.

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats Fail To Confirm NLRB Member

Senate Democrats' failure to confirm NLRB chair impacts labor relations. Partisan tensions and concerns over future NLRB direction arise.

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Starmer ‘recognises distress’ of Briton prosecuted in Dubai for sex with teen

Marcus Fakana has been sentenced to a year in jail for having sex with a 17-year-old London girl while in the United Arab Emirates.

The Independent UK

Montana Supreme Court Blocks Ban On Gender-Affirming Care

Montana Supreme Court upholds block on law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, highlighting privacy rights and ongoing debates on LGBTQ h...

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Democratic Senators Urge Biden To Extend Protections For Migrants

Democratic senators urge President Biden to extend protections for migrants facing uncertain future under incoming administration. Advocates and senators p...

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Sweden drops investigation into rape allegations linked to Mbappé

An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm reportedly targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé has been closed due to insufficient evidence.

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Human Rights Watch Report: Abuses By Mali's Armed Forces

Human Rights Watch report reveals abuses by Malian armed forces, Russian mercenaries, and jihadi groups in Mali post-UN peacekeeping mission.

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Man jailed for one of two back-to-back mass shootings that shocked Serbia

The killings stunned a country which was used to wars and crisis but where mass shootings were unusual

The Independent UK

Suspense Mounts As Macron Expected To Name New French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government, with politicians across the spectrum holding their breath while he conducts a day visit to Poland.

International Business Times

First Thing: FBI director Christopher Wray will resign before Trump takes office

Wray’s resignation came after Trump said he would fire the official. Plus, scientists fear climate crisis is accelerating

The Guardian - UK

Warning of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu as cases rise significantly in a week

Health leaders said that the rise was ‘concerning for patients and the NHS’.

The Independent UK

Roger Goodell Addresses Jay-Z, NFL Relationship Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Jay-Z and his company Roc Nation have an ongoing relationship with the NFL.

Sports Illustrated

The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO highlights a terrifying reality: 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are all over

A government report revealed the number of ghost firearms recovered by police in criminal cases rose 1,000% from 2017 to 2021.

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The Independent UK

Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot 'buffer zone'

A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back

Reason

Ohio Legislator Proposes Criminalizing Planting a Flag at Midfield

A new type of sore-loser law.

The Independent UK

Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

A judge has ordered a CIA analyst charged with leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year to remain jailed pending trial

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Wisconsin Kayaker Charged With Obstructing Search After Faking Drowning

Wisconsin kayaker fakes drowning, flees to Eastern Europe, charged with obstructing search, admits to staging own death.

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Haiti's Main Airport Reopens After Being Closed Due To Gang Violence

The airport was closed following a series of incidents in November when commercial aircrafts came under gunfire from gangs near the airport

International Business Times

Suspense Mounts As Macron Prepares To Unveil New French PM

French politics was on hold Thursday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

The Guardian - UK

Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation

The Guardian - AU

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

International Business Times

Taiwan Says Detects 16 Chinese Warships Around Island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

Expert groups quoted in a report suggest solutions including an ‘excess profits’ tax on products with a high sugar and salt content

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