Exclusive: cases of Afghan man, Ukrainian man and Saudi woman show repeated nasogastric tube insertions and lack of legal representation One hunger striker in an immigration detention center was force-fed for almost six months. One detained immigrant with mental health problems was about to be force-fed, until his attorney intervened ...
Day: August 5, 2026
Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptorsRussia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors
The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region. ...
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police sayDrone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air. ...
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in MichiganLeft-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November. ...
What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions. ...
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since MarchUN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January’s protests. ...
Family ‘devastated’ by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murderFamily ‘devastated’ by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder
A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday. ...
Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidenceAnthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
The UK’s AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented. ...
Ex-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against herEx-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027. ...
Trump’s costly visa bond program is now permanentTrump’s costly visa bond program is now permanent
The News The US has made permanent a pilot program requiring citizens of 50 countries — 30 of them African — to post bonds to obtain US tourist and business visas. Launched 12 months ago, the program instructed consular officers to set a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, “based ...