Criticised Handling Southport

UK anti-terror scheme criticised over handling of Southport child killer

Axel Rudakubana should have been flagged to highest-risk strand of Prevent programme, report says

Financial Times - 9h

Emilia Pérez director criticises Karla Sofia Gascón’s ‘inexcusable’ tweets

Oscar nominee Jacques Audiard has called the social media behaviour of the actor ‘hateful’ in a new interview. The director of Emilia Pérez, Jacques Audiard, has responded to the controversial ...

The Guardian - 9h

Queen's University Belfast criticised for India campus plan after job cuts

A union accuses QUB of "directing taxpayer money into axing jobs in NI while creating them on foreign shores".

BBC News - 1d

Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote

The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.

BBC News - 6d

The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.

The New York Times - 6d

How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’

Google said it would follow the Trump administration in renaming the Gulf of Mexico once the new name is updated in government sources.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players?

After Ruben Amorim publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, BBC Sport looks at other examples of managers calling out their players.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Badenoch’s post-Southport argument is worrying

Tory seems to put prior convictions ahead of specific facts at a time of potential UK counter-terrorism strategy overhaul

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact

Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.

BBC News - Jan. 27

The Papers: Reeves' war on 'blockers' and Southport 'fatal errors'

Rachel Reeves' plans for the economy and a report on failings in the Prevent programme lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 26

The Southport case puts our definition of terrorism on trial

Pre-empting violent crime might be possible in some circumstances if we categorise them differently

Financial Times - Jan. 25

Axel Rudakubana: from ‘unassuming’ schoolboy to Southport killer

How a chain of events apparently beginning at school five years ago led to the murder of three girls in horrific atrocity. When Axel Rudakubana returned to school after the summer holidays five ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

Southport killer had ricin materials sent to neighbour

Messages seen by the BBC confirm the teenage killer's father knew about the unexplained deliveries.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Mastercard, Visa accused of handling payments for child abuse content

Mastercard and Visa allegedly failed to halt payments linked to child abuse material and sex trafficking on OnlyFans, Reuters reports.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Can Trump handle today’s Korean peninsula?

The success or failure of Trump’s second presidency rides on his ability to go beyond big talk

The Hill - Jan. 24

Southport and the ‘lone wolf’ policy conundrum

Revising the UK’s counterterror system comes with trade-offs, but a compromise in policy change could be reached

Financial Times - Jan. 24

MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer

Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls.

BBC News - Jan. 24

The Papers: 'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform

Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 24

How the Southport attack unfolded, as told by survivors

Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out.

BBC News - Jan. 23

'Evil' Southport killer jailed for a minimum of 52 years

Axel Rudakubana is handed a life sentence for killing three girls and attacking 10 other people.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Southport killer sentenced to at least 52 years in prison

Judge says ‘highly likely’ 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana will ‘never be released’

Financial Times - Jan. 23

As Wemby Week continues in Paris, the Spurs star is handling it all with apparent ease

Here are some of the things on Victor Wembanyama’s Paris itinerary to this point: arranging a shopping trip and then a dinner for San Antonio Spurs teammates on Monday, dedicating a pair of outdoor ...

ABC News - Jan. 22

Tensions over how Southport details went public

Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Starmer to make statement on Southport public inquiry

The prime minister is due to speak after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of three girls last year.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack

PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Southport attacker admits murdering three girls

The prime minister says there are "grave questions to answer" after Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a dance class.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Can Trump handle the new Republican factions?

The party is united in personal loyalty to the president-elect, but it is now made up of multiple groups with very different agendas

Financial Times - Jan. 20

UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’

Exclusive: Complaints said report was 'inaccurate’ and biased in favour of ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. A group of MPs has withdrawn a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled

Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

O'Reilly: Trump's past mob dealings prepared him to handle Putin

Bill O'Reilly thinks Trump's willingness to talk with anyone, even the mob, will serve him well when dealing with Putin.

The Hill - Jan. 17

As Biden exits, how will he be remembered for his handling of the U.S. economy?

The economy rebounded strongly from the COVID shock, but the U.S. continues to grapple with a cost-of-living crisis and spiraling federal debt.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’. Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

How should the media handle Trump 2.0?

Suffice it to say, Trump doesn’t like journalists, and the wide majority of mainstream reporters don’t like Trump. But journalists need to get over themselves and remember they are serving American ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Badenoch criticises Tory handling of Brexit

In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives "made mistakes".

BBC News - Jan. 16

Trump Calls Officials Handling Los Angeles Wildfires ‘Incompetent’

Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles County authorities have invited President-elect Donald J. Trump to tour the devastation, but he has not publicly responded.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision

Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Met to investigate handling of Al Fayed complaints

The force is currently reviewing 21 allegations made before the former Harrods boss died in 2023.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Met to face inquiry over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations

Internal inquiry, overseen by IOPC, will seek to establish if there were ‘any missed opportunities or failures’. The police watchdog is to examine new complaints from victims of Mohamed Al Fayed ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

‘We stand by Jess’: Telford survivors criticise Musk’s attack on Phillips

Exclusive: Victims of male violence sign letter praising minister for devoting life to ‘fighting for women and girls’. A group of victims of gender-based violence has criticised Elon Musk for his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

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