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Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity
Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...The Guardian - 10h -
Biden endures painful but active last day of presidency
When President Biden walked through the Capitol on Monday with mere minutes left in his presidency, a reporter asked how he was feeling. “Well,” he replied as he made his way throughthe corridors ...The Hill - 1d -
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Wales 'lacks plan' to tackle scale of nature loss
One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are at risk of vanishing from Wales.BBC News - 2d -
Wales failing to tackle alarming decline in nature, report finds
One in six Welsh species threatened with extinction but report says Welsh government lacks ‘action and investment’. The Welsh government is failing to halt the “alarming” decline in nature, putting ...The Guardian - 2d -
Has business activity picked up in Europe?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails. Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on ...The Guardian - 3d -
USMNT's Tolkin 'regrets' social media activity
United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.ESPN - 3d -
Water back for some in Wales outage but thousands face weekend without
Businesses have been forced to shut and events cancelled as disruption enters a third day.BBC News - 3d -
Prisoner fighting LA fires given 'path for a second chance'
As the disastrous infernos destroy neighborhoods in Southern California, over 1,000 prisoners are working as “volunteer firefighters” to help extinguish the blazes.ABC News - 4d -
Fears for vulnerable as thousands without water for days in North Wales
Work continues to restore water to thousands of homes, with concerns for vulnerable people.BBC News - 5d -
2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of actor Johnny Wactor
Two men convicted of lesser crimes connected to the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been sentenced to prisonABC News - 6d -
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Confirms She Is in Remission from Cancer
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she wrote: “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.”The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?
Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns
Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in crime hotspots in England and Wales last year
Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024. Tory police cuts are only part of the crisis affecting victims of crime Victims ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
An English Soccer Giant Is Being Targeted by Organized Crime. Now It’s Fighting Back.
Liverpool has been under siege from gangs trying to illegally sell seats for matches.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’
‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Timeline shows warnings escalated quickly as L.A. fire danger grew
CBS News examined public statements and warnings to trace how authorities sounded the alarm about the L.A. fires as conditions worsened. Here's what we know.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet
Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales
The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
‘I’m bursting with ideas’: Michael Sheen launches new national theatre for Wales
Welsh star promises big, bold plays that bring vital ‘under-explored’ stories about Wales to life. Michael Sheen, a global star of screen and stage, is spearheading a new national theatre for ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The fight for the Arctic
How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the ArcticBBC News - Jan. 9 -
Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial
The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer rightly defended robust ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
‘Fairy porn’: is this booming erotica genre an insult to Wales?
Some of these raunchy fantasy novels borrow heavily from Welsh mythology - prompting concerns about misrepresentation. Name: Fairy porn novels.. Age: Centuries old, but recently having a ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Geno Smith hit $6 million in contract escalators on Sunday
The Seahawks were out of playoff chances heading into Week 18, but they still had a shot to end the year with 10 wins and quarterback Geno Smith did his all to get the team to double digits.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Questions to ask yourself … to declutter your home and organise your life
Sort Your Life Out’s professional organiser Dilly Carter advises on where to start – and how to stick at it. Conduct a space audit – walk all the way through your home, writing notes as you go. ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors
High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian eraFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Musk misinformed on grooming gangs, says minister
The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".BBC News - Jan. 3 -
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Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
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Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes
Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends
Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".BBC News - Jan. 1
