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Clash in the castle: Medieval Times dinner theater insiders allege animal cruelty, sexual harassment
A former Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament queen alleges sexual harassment, cyberbullying and doxxing in a lawsuit targeting workplace culture.
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When the Watchdogs Are Silenced: India's Crackdown on Those Documenting Online Censorship
On November 3, our colleagues at the Software Freedom Law Center, India (SFLC.in) received notifications from X that the Delhi Police had issued takedown requests targeting 42 URLs. Among the accounts and posts targeted were those…
Newcastle star ‘at centre of a major police operation’ as bow and arrows seized
Northumbria Police believed the weapon was ‘for recreational use’ and carried no threat to the public
STEVEN D ANDERSON: Time for Supreme Court to fix ‘race neutral’ discrimination
Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Montgomery County's magnet school admissions policy designed to cut Asian-American enrollment.
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Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward
Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist The head of Scotland Yard has called for anyone with fresh allegations against the convicted rapist Russell Brand to come…
Malaysia: Ex-leader Najib seeks to leave prison for house arrest
Convicted for embezzlement, former Prime Minister Najib Razak hopes to serve his prison term under house arrest after his party paid a fine. But the attorney general later said his transfer was on hold temporarily.
Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib to leave prison for house arrest
Convicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak will serve his prison term under house arrest after his party had collected donations to pay his fine.
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Seven people arrested in Glasgow after Bonfire Night violence across Scotland
Emergency services targeted with fireworks and police vehicle set alight in Glasgow Seven people were arrested in Glasgow after violence on Bonfire Night in parts of Scotland during which fireworks were launched at emergency services and a…
Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to…
1 Officer Is Killed and 3 Are Wounded in Shootout on Suburban Denver Bus
A civilian was also injured after a man opened fire on officers who pursued him onto a bus in Lakewood, Colo., the authorities said. The gunman was shot dead by the police.
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More Than Half a Million People Join French Protests
French protests over the cost of living showed no signs of losing steam on Thursday, raising the pressure on the government as it struggles to push a budget through parliament. The Interior Ministry gave a final estimate that put the…
Malaysia's ex-premier Najib will serve prison time at home after paying $12.3 million for pardon
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak is set to leave prison for house arrest
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Police turn to charities for help with teenagers caught up in online child abuse
As new pornography laws come into force, officers say viewing extreme content could lead young people towards abuse images Police forces are turning to specialist charities and partner agencies to cope with the growing number of teenagers…
Colorado police officer killed, 3 more officers wounded after suspect opens fire near bus
A suspect trying to board an RTD bus near Denver opened fire on Lakewood police officers, killing one and wounding three others Thursday evening.
Indiana, Florida and Alabama carry out rare US triple execution day
Three inmates were executed by lethal injection in Indiana, Florida and Alabama on the same day, the second time that has happened in 2026.
New Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
New Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the accuser with making a false statement
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Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial shooting of Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional but ‘it was my fault’
Former NSW police officer gives evidence for a second day after pleading not guilty to murdering Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024 Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: former police officer continues evidence in double murder trial…
Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.
French workers flood streets for anti-government protests
Thousands of government workers, teachers, transport employees and other union workers in France walked off the job Thursday to express their frustration with low wages and the high cost of living.
Alabama executes man for 1991 killings in last of 3 U.S. executions carried out the same day
Florida carried out a record-tying 19th execution of the year in an unusual instance of three states administering the death penalty on the same day.
So Much for the “Latinos Are Republicans Now” Hot Takes
When Trump won in 2024, members of the Republican Party theorized that MAGA’s conservative platform resonated more with Latinos, in particular Latino men’s values, and that they had rejected Democrats’ focus on social issues that election…