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Online ‘idiots’ wrongly identify Ana murderer

A judge has urged gardaí to “pursue with vigour” the “idiots on social media” who have identified the two boys convicted of Ana Kriegel’s murder. Mr Justice Michael White spoke out during a contempt of court hearing as it emerged that an innocent boy had wrongly been identified online as one of the schoolgirl’s killers. […]

Decision not to arrest Assange over rape claim won't be appealed

Sweden’s prosecution authority said yesterday it would not appeal a court ruling rejecting a formal request that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange be detained while an allegation of rape is investigated. Assange, an Australian national, is currently serving a 50-week sentence in Britain for skipping bail after spending seven years holed up in the Ecuadorean embassy […]

Turkey Jails 151 for Life for Roles in Failed 2016 Coup

ISTANBUL — A terrorism court in Turkey sentenced 151 people to life in prison Thursday in one of the most important trials arising from the failed 2016 military coup. Those sentenced included the accused ringleaders — generals and other military officers who seized control of the General Staff headquarters on the night of the coup […]

Rory Stewart calls for 300,000 supporters to take over Tory party

Rory Stewart called for a mob of 300,000 supporters to form a Tory version of Momentum and seize control of the Conservative Party. Mr Stewart, who yesterday was booted out of the running to become the next PM, urged supporters to thwart the seeming hardline Brexiteer majority within the ranks as Boris Johnson and Jeremy […]

Sorry Britain, that £123,000,000 EuroMillions prize has been claimed

A lucky Brit has come forward to stake their claim for the £123million EuroMillions jackpot – the third biggest Lottery win ever. Camelot confirmed the eye-watering £123,458,008 prize pot had been claimed following the draw on June 11. The owner of the winning ticket matched all five main numbers – 25, 27, 39, 42 and […]

Vicar branded 'un-Christian' for evicting group of homeless people from church

A vicar has been branded ‘un-Christian’ for evicting a group of homeless people who slept in tents in a churchyard. More than a dozen rough sleepers set up a makeshift camp in the grounds of All Saints Church in Northampton three months ago. Several members of the group were moved on, but now the church […]

Greenpeace protesters storm Philip Hammond's speech shouting 'emergency'

Climate change activists have stormed Chancellor Philip Hammond’s speech to the annual Bankers and Merchants Dinner at Mansion House. Video footage captured the moment several women wearing red dresses were seen being ushered out of the banquet hall as attendees in black tie looked on. The women were all wearing sashes emblazoned with the word […]

The Fight to Lead the U.K. Narrows to 2: Boris Johnson vs. Jeremy Hunt

LONDON — After more than a week of campaigning, intriguing and infighting among Conservative Party lawmakers, Britain’s foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, won the right on Thursday to take on his more famous and charismatic predecessor, Boris Johnson, in the final phase of the race to become the next prime minister. Mr. Hunt was the second […]

Former Arsenal player Jose Antonio Reyes killed in car accident

Spanish footballer Reyes died in traffic accident, former club Sevilla announced on Twitter on Saturday. Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35, his former club Sevilla said on Saturday. “We couldn’t be announcing any worse news. Our beloved former youth player Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic […]