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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.BBC News - 6d -
Andrew aide asks court to withhold testimony on alleged spy
Dominic Hampshire said he would not have given evidence had he known it could be made public.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
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‘No doubt’ kiss Luis Rubiales gave Jenni Hermoso was not consensual, court told
Prosecutor tells sexual assault trial that Spanish player has no reason not to tell the truth about what happened. There is no doubt the kiss Luis Rubiales gave Jenni Hermoso after her triumph with ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
UN judge forced woman to work as slave, court told
Lydia Mugambe, who is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court, denies the four charges against her.BBC News - 2d -
Competition chair told by ministers to help ‘maximise’ UK investment
Former Amazon director Doug Gurr says he has been instructed to be a ‘bridge’ to businessFinancial Times - 6d -
‘Butter is a perception’: inside the UK’s first plant-based Michelin-starred restaurant
Plates in east London is a meat and dairy-free space, but its chef and owner doesn’t care for the v-word. Kirk Haworth, the owner and head chef of the east London restaurant Plates, hates the word ...The Guardian - 5d -
Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
MI5 lied to courts to protect neo-Nazi spy after BBC revealed violent abuse
In an unprecedented admission, the Security Service apologises for “inaccurate” evidence.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
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Jets reportedly told Aaron Rodgers he couldn’t appear on 'Pat McAfee' anymore, had to attend all practices before split
Aaron Rodgers, for better or for worse, has been a regular on "The Pat McAfee Show" for years.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state
Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats. UK-based lawyers have spoken out about being targeted by the Chinese state and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Top federal prosecutor in N.Y. resigns after being told to drop Mayor Eric Adams charges
Danielle R. Sassoon, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, has resigned days after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against mayor Eric Adams.NBC News - 6d -
High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact
The alleged agreement would have come into effect in the event of a hijacking or terrorist attack in Irish airspace. A legal bid to establish whether or not the Irish government entered a secret ...The Guardian - 6d -
UK Supreme Court rejects chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance litigation
Judges’ decision a setback for banks facing multibillion-pound compensation billFinancial Times - 2d -
Top EU court adviser finds Denmark’s ‘ghetto law’ is direct discrimination
If European court of justice agrees, ‘parallel societies’ policy could violate EU law, putting onus on Copenhagen to change it. Denmark’s “ghetto law”, which allows the state to demolish apartment ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled that Greta Thunberg and other activists cannot proceed with a lawsuit that sought to force the state to take stronger action against climate change.NBC News - 23h -
UK banks to lobby Reeves on hiring top foreign talent
Chancellor’s meeting with financial services groups expected to focus on visas, regulation and taxFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Chase UK tops latest banking customer satisfaction survey
The US-owned bank beats Monzo and Starling in twice-yearly rankings for the first timeFinancial Times - 2d -
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The rights and wrongs of politicians ‘doing God’
JD Vance’s musings on Catholic theology drew a rebuke from the pope himselfFinancial Times - 4d -
The Bulgarian town where love takes a back seat to wine on Valentine’s Day
In Melnik, Saint Trifon eclipses Saint Valentine as the town celebrates its long history of winemaking. The sun glows on the otherworldly shapes of the sandstone cliffs that have been sculpted by ...The Guardian - 6d -
British couple charged with spying in Iran
Craig and Lindsay Foreman accused of having links to hostile intelligence services after arrest by Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsFinancial Times - 1d -
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Iran accuses detained British couple of spying
Iranian state media say authorities have accused a British couple detained in the country since January of spyingABC News - 1d -
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Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Will any Swedish politician defend the group most terrorised by the Örebro gun massacre?
In one generation, Sweden has become polyglot and cosmopolitan – but denial has met the wave of white supremacism sweeping the country. It was the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. Ten people ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Illinois politician Mike Madigan found guilty of bribery and wire fraud
‘Velvet Hammer’ convicted on 10 of 23 counts in landmark corruption trialFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Mainstream politicians target far-right candidate in fiery German election debate
Co-leader of Alternative for Germany becomes focus in four-way televised debate a week before national pollsFinancial Times - 3d -
Man jailed for abusive emails to politicians Jess Phillips and Sadiq Khan
Jack Bennett pleaded guilty to five charges and was jailed for 28 weeks at Exeter Magistrates Court.BBC News - 1d -
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”Wired - Feb. 6 -
Sergeant 'pinned down' teenage soldier, inquest told
Jaysley Beck called a friend "frightened and in tears" after a sergeant 'pinned her down'.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Soldier 'manipulated by suicide threat', inquest told
An inquest is told Jaysley Beck did not complain about a colleague over fears for his mental health.BBC News - 6d -
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Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Stanley Cup Finalists Both Linked to Blackhawks' Donato
Even more teams join the race to acquire Donato this season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Ancelotti serene amid Vini to Saudi league link
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is not paying much attention to the ongoing speculation that Vinícius Júnior could leave the club this summer and play in Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 5d -
Austria attack that killed teen linked to IS, officials say
A 14-year-old boy was killed and five others were wounded in the attack in Villach.BBC News - 3d
