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World - The Guardian
Journalism is the lifeblood of British democracy. My government will protect it | Keir Starmer
Whether it is online intimidation, journalists imprisoned abroad or the cynical use of Slapp lawsuits, we will fight any threats to those who hold the powerful to account. Journalism is the ...2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’
Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says
UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East. Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
2 brothers accused of attacking officers on Jan. 6
Roger and Reynold Voisine, two brothers from upstate New York, were arrested Thursday and charged with attacking police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Both brothers face felony ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations
No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK. Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to clarify his government’s position on non-cash reparations ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games
Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Keir Starmer will try to find a host country for the 2030 Commonwealth Games this week as ministers try to shore ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer claims people with shares do not count as ‘working people’
Labour’s manifesto pledges on tax are coming under increasing scrutiny ahead of the Budget3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit
Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Philippine preacher denies accusations of sexual abuse
Apollo Quiboloy, a Philippine preacher accused of sexually abusing his followers, spoke out for the first time since being indicted on trafficking and other criminal charges, denying new ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Trump Accuses U.K. Labour Party of Election Meddling
Donald Trump’s campaign said Britain’s governing Labour Party had engaged in “blatant foreign interference.” Other British politicians have previously acted in support of Mr. Trump.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Justin Trudeau pressured to resign by backbench MPs within own party
Disgruntled members of Liberal party give Canadian leader deadline of 28 October to step down before likely electoral drubbing. Disgruntled members of Canada’s Liberal party have given Justin ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Arizona man accused of shooting at Harris campaign office
An Arizona man was accused of shooting three separate times at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) office in the Phoenix suburbs, according to local authorities. Tempe Police Department ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Trump accuses Labour Party of 'foreign interference'
Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Surrogacy ring accused of exploiting vulnerable women in Argentina
Prosecutors say ‘criminal enterprise’ charged foreign couples $50,000 and denied payments for miscarriages. An international surrogacy ring exploited impoverished women, denied payments for ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz accuses Trump of disrespecting workers by 'cosplaying' at McDonald’s
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, on Monday accused former President Trump of disrespecting McDonald’s workers by pretending to work at one of its restaurants ...6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Murdoch’s Dow Jones sues AI start-up Perplexity for infringement
Publishers accuse company of ‘freeriding’ on valuable news content6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court
The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Jenrick accuses Badenoch of disrespecting Tories
Robert Jenrick has attacked Tory leadership rival Kemi Badenoch for failing to set out detail policies.6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies to Samoa to answer tricky questions from Commonwealth allies
Slavery reparations and Britain’s shrinking aid budget are up for debate at annual Commonwealth summit this weekOctober 21 -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap electionOctober 20 -
Sports - ESPN
Ex-Fulham capt. accuses Al Fayed of assault
The former captain of Fulham's women's team, Ronnie Gibbons, says she was sexually assaulted on two occasions by the late Mohamed Al Fayed when he owned the club.October 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
Falsely accused man doesn't want murderer released
John Actie says he hopes Lynette White's family will appeal the decision to release her killer.October 18 -
Sports - ESPN
Snowboarder accused of running cocaine ring
Ryan James Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several ...October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Israel accused of implementing ‘starvation plan’ in Gaza
Scheme calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining denied aidOctober 17 -
World - The New York Times
Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference
Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a ...October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Lawrence Bishnoi: the feared Indian mob boss implicated in Canada killings
Indian gangster in prison for past nine years was mentioned by police in connection with killings of Canadian Sikhs. In the Indian state of Punjab, the presence of gangsters can be felt everywhere. ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at Wembley concert, No 10 confirms
Source says backstage ‘brush-by’ did not include discussion of VIP protection given to star, a decision made by Scotland Yard. Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at one of her London concerts days after ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Jane Street interns make more than Keir Starmer and Jay Powell
More Money Than God 2.0October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion
Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anaemic investment in the country.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Relative of Afghan accused of terror plot in U.S. is charged with planning attack in France
A family member of an Afghan national accused of planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Oklahoma on Election Day was charged in France on Saturday with plotting to conduct attacks on a French ...October 13 -
World - The Guardian
Limp Bizkit’s fraud lawsuit rattles music industry: ‘These accusations are massive’
Band alleges that Universal Music Group owes it more than $200m after concealing royalties. One of the world’s largest music companies has been accused of depriving “potentially hundreds” of ...October 13 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Female Accusers Are Begging You Not to Forget Them
The world has moved on. They haven’t.October 1