Local elections 2025: Key moments… in 92 seconds

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Baroness Kennedy: Dropping misogyny law sign of wider retreat

Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, who led an independent expert group advocating for new criminal offences targeting prejudice against women, expressed disappointment over the Scottish government’s decision to shelve a new law criminalizing misogyny. The move, according to Baroness Kennedy, is seen as part of a broader retreat in response to “anti-woke” sentiments. The government cited… Continue reading Baroness Kennedy: Dropping misogyny law sign of wider retreat

UN judge Lydia Mugambe jailed for keeping housekeeper as slave

An official from the United Nations has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for coercing a woman into working as a domestic servant. Lydia Mugambe, a 50-year-old individual who was pursuing a PhD in law at the University of Oxford, was discovered by police to have a young Ugandan woman in… Continue reading UN judge Lydia Mugambe jailed for keeping housekeeper as slave

Constance Marten tells jury she worried she would be seen as 'evil mother'

Constance Marten, along with her partner Mark Gordon, faced emotional testimony during their retrial at the Old Bailey regarding the death of their baby, Victoria. Marten tearfully described how she found Victoria dead after a nap in a tent in the South Downs and expressed her fears of being perceived as an “evil mother” or… Continue reading Constance Marten tells jury she worried she would be seen as 'evil mother'

Prince Harry tells BBC he wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family

Prince Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family in a heartfelt interview with the BBC. The Duke of Sussex revealed his devastation over losing a legal battle concerning his security in the UK. He disclosed that the King declined to speak with him due to security matters, emphasizing his wish to end… Continue reading Prince Harry tells BBC he wants 'reconciliation' with Royal Family

Gerry Adams and BBC barrister in sharp exchanges in libel case

BBC News NI crime and justice correspondent, Julian O’Neill, reported on the ongoing libel case involving Gerry Adams against the BBC. The former Sinn Féin leader is seeking damages over a 2016 Spotlight programme that allegedly defamed him by implicating him in the murder of Denis Donaldson. Adams, 76, was recently cross-examined at the High… Continue reading Gerry Adams and BBC barrister in sharp exchanges in libel case

Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data

BBC’s cyber correspondent, Joe Tidy, reported that cyber criminals have claimed that the recent hack against the Co-op is much more severe than the company had initially disclosed. The hackers reached out to the BBC with evidence demonstrating that they had breached the IT networks and stolen significant amounts of customer and employee data. Following… Continue reading Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data

Harry 'can't see a world' where his family can visit the UK

In a recent statement, the Duke of Sussex expressed concerns over the reduced taxpayer-funded protection that has made visiting his home country a risky endeavor. This comes after a Court of Appeal ruling that denied his challenge regarding the level of security he receives while in the UK. Despite the setback, the prince remains hopeful… Continue reading Harry 'can't see a world' where his family can visit the UK