Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.

Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court

The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.

World - The New York Times - October 29

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Tommy Robinson remanded in custody ahead of court date

The far-right activist is facing potential jail on contempt of court charges.

Founder of far-right English Defense League admits contempt of court charges

The founder of the far-right English Defense League has admitted that he was in contempt of court for violating a court order barring him from repeating libelous allegations against a Syrian refugee

World - ABC News - October 28

What to look for on US election night

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Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison after 4 months behind bars for contempt

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon was released from federal prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to CBS News. The former Trump campaign CEO served a four-month ...

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence

Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...

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French court convicts 18 people over involvement in human smuggling network, jailing 1 for 15 years

World - ABC News - November 5

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

French star Paul Pogba terminates contract with Juventus after doping ban reduced to 18 months

The Italian giants have officially announced the termination of the contract

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Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?

The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Tommy Robinson charged under Terrorism Act before far-right march in London

Met says it expects ‘busy day’ on Saturday as Stand Up to Racism and Chris Kaba rallies also planned. The far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act and is being held ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

TikToker jailed for 32 months for insulting Uganda's president

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Briton, 18, faces Dubai jail for sex with girl, 17

Marcus Fakana was arrested after a romance with a British girl, 17, on holiday, a campaigner says.

Newly freed Steve Bannon says time in prison 'empowered him'

Donald Trump adviser and rightwing podcast host Steve Bannon to be released from prison a week before the election.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Global food prices reach highest level in 18 months

Increases signal grocery price pressures likely to rise further over the coming quarters

World - Financial Times - November 8

Entrepreneur-Influencer Heather Morgan Gets 18 Months for Bitcoin Theft

The relentlessly self-promoting business commentator was sentenced for helping her husband hide and launder $10.8 billion in stolen cryptocurrency.

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Murder accused psychotic for months, court told

Dylan Thomas has admitted the manslaughter of William Bush, at a flat in Llandaff, but denies murder.

Robinson backs Sua’ali’i to make union impact for Australia after code switch

Back in line to feature against England on Saturday ‘He’s got a lot of talent and will get the opportunity’ Jason Robinson, the most successful cross-code rugby player of the modern era, is ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Man who used AI to create child abuse images jailed for 18 years in UK

Judge rules in landmark case involving deepfake sexual abuse material

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Delphi murder suspect's alleged jail confessions revealed in court

Prison staff testified about Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen’s alleged confessions and behavior while behind bars.

Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an

Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician has been sentenced to prison on charges of incitement against an ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade

A French court has found 18 defendants guilty in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to the perilous English Channel route from France to the U.K. One of the ringleaders, from Iraq, was sentenced ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Jailed teenager freed after appealing riot sentence

Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Getaway driver jailed for life over teens' murders

"Weak and cowardly" Antony Snook was part of the group that killed Mason Rist and Max Dixon, a court hears.

Tesla shares leap 22% after Musk predicts sales rebound

EV maker adds more than $150bn in market value after billionaire says sales may increase as much as 30% next year

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Sara Sharif’s father tells court 10-year-old’s death was ‘all my fault’

Urfan Sharif says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for daughter’s death and admits beating her with a cricket bat. Sara Sharif’s father has told a court he takes “full responsibility” for the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

De Jong in Netherlands squad after 14 months

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Sports - ESPN - November 8

Haiti's prime minister ousted after six months

The former United Nations official was brought in to lead Haiti through an ongoing, gang-led security crisis.

US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks

America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.

Toddler killed after months of abuse - prosecutors

Charlie Roberts died from a "catastrophic" head injury but his stepfather denies murder.

Man admits to moving gun after friend was fatally shot

Matthew Ecker told police he'd heard a gunshot and rushed to help his friend. He washed his hands and called 911. Investigators say he was lying.

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