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UK anti-abortion activist convicted in case that drew US attention
Livia Tossici-Bolt ordered to pay £20,000 in costs and given a conditional dischargeFinancial Times - 17h -
US anti-abortion group expands campaign in UK
Exclusive: Alliance Defending Freedom, which is funding case of activist Livia Tossici-Bolt, is lobbying against buffer zones around clinics. A rightwing US group backing an anti-abortion ...The Guardian - 2d -
Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
We should all be worried that the rightwing organisation Alliance Defending Freedom has been increasing its activities in this country. I couldn’t sleep the other night, because I made the fatal ...The Guardian - 19h -
Activist takes case over Trinidad’s homophobic laws to UK’s privy council
Legislation was repealed in 2018 but Caribbean country’s supreme court last week recriminalised the act after appeal. The privy council in London will soon be called upon to make the final decision ...The Guardian - 1d -
SCOTUS to hear oral arguments in abortion-related case
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story SCOTUS to hear oral arguments in abortion-related case The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 1d -
Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention
Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Yankees’ Uniquely Designed New Bats Drew Attention in Their Franchise Record Game
The bats feature a barrel closer to the hands rather than near the end of the bat, which is the standard.The New York Times - 5d -
A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change
A Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a fine of 500 euros or $541 for participating in a climate activists’ street blockade in the southern German city of NurembergABC News - 3d -
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad
China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.The New York Times - 3d -
Newscast: The potential consequences of new US tariffs
There’s a 10% tariff on the UK and 20% on the EU.BBC News - 2d -
Abortion, unions and redistricting cases await the Wisconsin Supreme Court after a liberal's win
Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election victory over a conservative candidate backed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk cements a liberal majority on the state’s top ...ABC News - 2d -
UK poised to host 2035 Women’s World Cup and US lands 2031 tournament
Fifa president Infantino says UK is the ‘one valid bid’ US may host in 2031 alongside other Concacaf nations The United Kingdom appears certain to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup after Gianni ...The Guardian - 1d -
Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022ABC News - 1d -
Interim US attorney for DC likens Jan. 6 cases to Japanese internment
Ed Martin said he's "expanded" the scope of his inquiry into the office's handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 12h -
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 - 4d -
Yankees' torpedo bats in spotlight after team-record 9 homers
The NY Yankees' new torpedo bats drew attention Saturday, as they hit a team-record nine homers against the Milwaukee Brewers.CBS News - 4d -
Nippon Steel accused by activist of harming minority investors in subsidiary
3D Investment Partners’ claim comes as steelmaker tries to push ahead with $15bn takeover of US SteelFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war
Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president’s action could still cost billions in lost growth. US politics – latest updates Donald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Supreme Court grapples with South Carolina bid to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear a dispute arising from an effort by anti-abortion Republican officials in South Carolina to prevent reproductive health care provider Planned Parenthood from receiving ...NBC News - 2d -
Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit
US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last year. Donald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge refuses Trump admin's request to move Mahmoud Khalil case to Louisiana
A New Jersey-based federal judge on Tuesday declined the Trump administration’s request to transfer pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s immigration detention challenge to Louisiana, where is ...The Hill - 3d -
From hormone-treated beef to tech taxes: what’s at stake in UK-US trade talks?
Ministers are considering how to secure an agreement that might exempt Britain from Trump’s tariffs. UK ministers are redoubling their efforts to agree a trade deal with Donald Trump after he ...The Guardian - 1d -
French ministers condemn threats to judges in Marine Le Pen case
Senior figures also reject claim verdict against Le Pen on embezzlement charges was ‘political and partisan’. French ministers have condemned threats against the judges who convicted the far-right ...The Guardian - 3d -
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed, judge says Trump can no longer use charges as 'leverage'
A judge ruled to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after the Trump administration argued the case distracted from his ability to enforce immigration policy.NBC News - 2d -
UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.BBC News - 4d -
Jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
A jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
US bombing of Yemen compounding dire humanitarian situation – rights groups
Anti-Houthi air campaign, details of which were revealed in Signal scandal, has brought further destruction to country. A ramped-up US bombing campaign on Yemen has killed civilians and brought ...The Guardian - 3d -
Demand for viral 'torpedo' baseball bats has sent Pennsylvania factory into overdrive
Torpedo bats drew attention over the weekend when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers in one gameABC News - 1d -
New York County Clerk Blocks Texas Court Filing Against Doctor Over Abortion Pills
The showdown catapults the interstate abortion wars to a new level.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Meloni under pressure to back EU ‘bazooka’ against Trump tariffs
Italy will effectively have casting vote on whether to support use of anti-coercion instrument to hit US services exportsFinancial Times - 13h -
Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US
About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup tournament, the British government said Wednesday. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Karen Read murder case: Fired investigator Michael Proctor to loom over retrial as jury selection begins
Karen Read, whose murder trial ended in a hung jury last year, returns to court this week as prosecutors try again to convict her in the 2022 killing of her boyfriend, John O' Keefe.NBC News - 3d -
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake ...ABC News - 3d -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 3d -
UK consults business on retaliation against Trump tariffs
Starmer pledges to redouble efforts to strike trade deal with the USFinancial Times - 1d