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British activist in solitary confinement in India despite acquittal, family say
Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal claims he is being ‘mentally tortured’ through unwarranted detention. The British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained for seven years in an Indian jail, has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal
The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.BBC News - 1d -
Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men accused of raping British woman
Woman’s lawyer says verdict proof of ‘patriarchal’ justice system and does not rule out taking case to European court of human rights. A Cyprus court’s acquittal of five men accused of abducting ...The Guardian - 2d -
Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says
Lawyers and experts say the arrest last week of a University of Minnesota graduate student may signal a new front in the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.The New York Times - 3d -
Quakers condemn arrests of activists at meeting house
Quakers in Britain says the arrests were the first at a meeting house and an "aggressive violation".BBC News - 4d -
Muslic 'optimistic' despite Argyle league position
Miron Muslic says he remains positive despite Plymouth Argyle's perilous position at the bottom of the Championship.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Selena's family says decision to deny her killer parole 'reaffirms that justice continues to stand'
Selena's family says 'justice continues to stand' for the Tejano superstar after her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is denied parole. 'Today, we are grateful.'Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Ex-British ambassador to US who criticized Trump urges Starmer not to concede on retaliatory tariffs
Former United Kingdom Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take a robust stance against President Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, saying ...The Hill - 4d -
The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns
The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.The New York Times - 2d -
Wrexham 'not doing too badly' despite Cambridge draw
Phil Parkinson says Wrexham remain well placed to challenge for a third successive promotion despite a minor setback at Cambridge United on Tuesday night. The Red Dragons could only manage a 2-2 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Richard Sherman's home robbed at gunpoint with family home, ex-NFL DB says
Richard Sherman announced on social media his house was robbed while his family was home.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Eric Trump says he moved to crypto after family business became 'most canceled company'
Eric Trump told CNBC that his family was "driven toward cryptocurrency" due to the way their business was treated.CNBC - 1d -
Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador despite court order
Attorneys say alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported Sunday to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison despite a court order prohibiting such deportations.ABC News - 2d -
Prosecutors to appeal Alves rape acquittal case
Spanish state prosecutors said Wednesday that they plan to appeal the recent acquittal of soccer player Dani Alves on rape charges, opening the door to the case reaching the country's Supreme Court.ESPN - 1d -
Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.BBC News - 2d -
Pro-Palestinian British Cornell student says he will leave US citing fear of detention
Momodou Taal, who had been asked to surrender by immigration officials, says he has ‘lost faith’ that favourable court ruling would protect him. A Cornell University student who participated in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message
The Princess of Wales has frequently reflected on the comfort the natural world has brought her in recent months.BBC News - 4d -
Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says
Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 3d -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How far is India from creating its own DeepSeek?
India's growing economy and tech-savvy population position it well to create a DeepSeek competitor. But the country faces obstacles in reaching that outcome.CNBC - 8h -
Cornwall RLFC demise 'heartbreaking' says head coach
Cornwall head coach Mike Abbott says his players were keen to fulfil their fixtures despite uncertainty over the League One side's future.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump admin live updates: Trump says 3rd term isn't a joke, despite term limit
President Donald Trump did not rule out seeking a third term for president when asked by NBC on Sunday, saying, “There are methods which you could do it."ABC News - 4d -
'Drama yet to come despite breezing past Dragons'
Apparently you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, so I'm going to take this six-try, five-point victory over Dragons, say thank you and move on. Edinburgh's play wasn't perfect by a long ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Insulin Test Used to Convict Lucy Letby of Murder Was Unreliable, Experts Say
A new report by neonatal and toxicology experts casts doubt on the test results that were pivotal to the case against the British nurse.The New York Times - 20h -
London 'inaccessible' to Gen Z, says Last Swim director
Sasha Nathwani's debut tells the story of an ambitious British Iranian teen and her friends in the city.BBC News - 7h -
US imposes sanctions on 6 senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials
State department says individuals used Beijing national security law ‘extraterritorially’ to pursue rights activistsFinancial Times - 3d -
'My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.BBC News - 3d -
For India, Donald Trump's tariffs could have been worse
Also in this newsletter, the weight-loss drug Mounjaro makes its India debut and stock markets on ‘liberation day’Financial Times - 8h -
‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such funds are here to stay.CNBC - 3d -
Bills coach to continue utilizing the 'Tush Push' despite wanting the play banned
Bills coach Sean McDermott wants the Tush Push banned but says his team will still run their version of the controversial playYahoo Sports - 3d -
India's parliament set to debate controversial law on Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has begun debating a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to change laws governing Muslim land endowments in the countryABC News - 1d -
India's parliament passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
India’s parliament has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowmentsABC News - 1d -
Deal to run GB men's league a 'defining moment'
The British Basketball Federation says it has agreed a 15-year deal with a group to run the men's professional league from 2026.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
British tennis player Fran Jones collapses on court
British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘I feel as though I’ve been in chains’: the bittersweet life of lovers rock legend Mari’ Pierre
The British-Guyanese singer topped the reggae chart with 1978’s Walk Away, but despite work with Robert Plant and others, she’s rarely returned to the studio. This interview might change that…. In ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hungary Says It Will Exit ICC as Netanyahu Visits
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who is visiting Hungary despite facing an international arrest warrant, praised the move.The New York Times - 18h -
Ex-Yankees' Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son died from carbon monoxide poisoning, say Costa Rican officials
Miller Gardner died in his sleep on a family vacation last monthCBS Sports - 17h -
Richard Sherman says armed robbers broke into his home with his family inside
The incident happened on Saturday, one day before Sherman's 37th birthday.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rich should fly less to protect poorer families’ summer holiday, UK climate adviser says
CCC has urged ministers to limit aviation emissions to ensure Britain meets its net zero targetFinancial Times - 1d
