Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits. ...
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Israel indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other LandIsrael indicts settler over death of Palestinian activist who worked on No Other Land
Yinon Levy charged with manslaughter in first exception this decade to culture of impunity for Israelis who kill Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Prosecutors in Israel have indicted an extremist settler for shooting a Palestinian activist last July, the first attempt this decade to hold an Israeli responsible for ...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Nato-style defence pact amid deadly Houthi strikes in YemenSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign Nato-style defence pact amid deadly Houthi strikes in Yemen
Mecca Joint Defence agreement says an attack on one country will be deemed an attack on all Who are the Houthis – explained in 30 seconds Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a mutual defence agreement, placing three of the Muslim world’s most influential states into a Nato-style pact, ...
Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in ThailandSeven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand
Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school. ...
Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping thirdSerial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police. ...
How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack womenHow police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits. ...
South Africa’s cross-border crypto ban proposal sparks backlashSouth Africa’s cross-border crypto ban proposal sparks backlash
The News South Africa proposed a ban on corporate cross-border stablecoin transactions, setting up a clash with a generation of tech entrepreneurs who say the restrictions will hurt trade, push volumes into unregulated channels, and isolate the country from global capital pools. The draft rules, released jointly by the South ...
Miller’s opponent takes a Sanders-esque view of scandalMiller’s opponent takes a Sanders-esque view of scandal
The News There’s a reason why the Democratic challenger to Rep. Max Miller isn’t talking much about the domestic abuse allegations against the Ohio Republican. Brian Poindexter told Semafor that he believes voters want him focused on the cost of living, not his opponent. Poindexter, an ironworker, told Semafor that ...
Schumer sees Senate map expanding deeper into red territorySchumer sees Senate map expanding deeper into red territory
The News Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Democrats are on the offensive in six states currently held by Republicans. He’s eyeing more. The New Yorker told Semafor that he’s paying close attention to Kansas Democrats after pastor Adam Hamilton won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Schumer ...
Senate finalizes deal on Russia sanctionsSenate finalizes deal on Russia sanctions
The Senate is back in session today after senators made progress on a voting deal to go on August recess — but didn’t fully clinch it. That means a rare Friday session, when the Senate will finish its saga on Russia sanctions after wrestling with the issue for more than ...