Columbus, OH

The Independent

Liz Truss has said riots in the UK “cannot be allowed to escalate” as she condemned the “appalling violence”.More violence was experienced across the streets of England and Northern Ireland, with the former prime minister using her Edinburgh Festival Fringe appearance to demand police have the ability to act “without fear or favour” to prevent further aggression.She said current prime minister Sir Keir Starmer should hold daily Cobra meetings to get a handle on the situation.However, she also addressed illegal immigration during the All Talk with Iain Dale fringe event, accusing the UK Government of sending the “wrong message” by...

Riots sweeping UK cannot be allowed to escalate, Truss warns

Downing Street is expected to hold a Cobra emergency response meeting on Monday after “thugs” tried to storm hotels housing asylum seekers on the sixth day of escalating disorder.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed rioters would “regret” engaging in “far-right thuggery” and promised those involved in unrest would “face the full force of the law” as he addressed the nation on Sunday.Monday’s meeting is due to involve relevant ministers and police representatives who will discuss the response in the coming days to ensure there is no repeat of the violent scenes.The Home Office announced on Sunday that mosques would be...

Starmer to hold Cobra meeting after far-right thugs target hotels housing asylum seekers

A prominent Birmingham MP has joined police in warning that those responsible for disorder in the city on Monday evening will face the consequences. Police have confirmed they are investigating various pockets of unrest after a group gathered to oppose a rumoured far-right march that did not materialise. Jess Phillips,...

MP warns of consequences after Birmingham disorder

Government plans for devolution deals involving neighbouring local authorities have "no detail at all", a Dorset council leader has said. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner wrote to councils last month inviting them to work with the government on plans to give them more power in their local areas. Leader of...

Devolution plans 'lack detail', council chief says

More warning signs are being put up at a Devon beauty spot after two people were rushed to hospital after being bitten by adders. A Facebook post from Braunton Burrows Public Information said two visitors went to hospital after being bitten at the nature reserve near Saunton Sands beach on Friday.

Adder warning in Devon after two people bitten

The leader of an organised crime group (OCG) involved in supplying Class A drugs in Nottinghamshire has been jailed for 13 years. Mark Malone, 36, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and to possession of a firearm and ammunition when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday.

Crime group leader jailed over drugs supply charges

Previous Home Office plans would have seen the hotel used by migrants

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The family who raised Imane Khelif, the boxer whose Olympics have been overshadowed by a gender eligibility row, has told the BBC "Imane was born female and has lived as a female". Her uncle, Rachid Jabeur, told BBC Arabic that he thought Khelif’s tough upbringing in Algeria has given her...

Boxer Khelif's uncle describes her tough upbringing

Police had constituted several teams to investigate how she came to be in the forest.

US woman found chained to tree in India tied herself, say police

Councillors say the site is being used by gang meetings, drug users and people on off-road bikes.

Almost 300 homes to be built on old industrial site

The Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee spent a year teaching in Guangdong in 1989.

'Harris's no 2 taught in China': Chinese internet reacts to Walz

The 53-year-old is in custody after police received a complaint about a post that incited hatred.

Woman arrested over hate-related Facebook post

Parish councils could contribute towards the cost of keeping libraries open, under new proposals. Cheshire East Council has proposed introducing a ‘tier system’ for its libraries, with some to remain open full time as community hubs but others would have their opening hours reduced to two days a week.

Parish councils set to top up library costs

Campaigners against a 170-home development on the outskirts of an Oxfordshire town have described their "upset" after outline planning permission was granted on appeal. Vistry Homes' proposals for a site east of Warwick Road in Banbury were refused by Cherwell District Council in 2023 but have now been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate.

Rural campaigners 'upset' over plan for 170 homes

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

The Standard

A “shocking” level of chaos at scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth was the result of sustained decline that happened “in plain view of leaders”, a report by the prisons watchdog has concluded.Prison staff displayed an “inability to account for prisoners during the working day”, despite an investment of almost £900,000 since Daniel Khalife’s alleged escape in September 2023, a report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) found.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said it was deploying extra specialist staff and redirecting £100 million from across the prison service that will be spent over five years to “deliver urgent improvements” at the southwest London...

‘Shocking’ chaos at HMP Wandsworth was ‘in plain view of leaders’, report finds

A woman in her 20s is found with fatal injuries in Ipswich.

Woman's stabbing prompts murder investigation

Plans are to be drawn up regenerate part of Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks District Council and Kent County Council have agreed to spend £435,000 on feasibility studies to determine the best use of land to the east of the High Street. The councils already own all of the buildings and assets...

Plans to regenerate Sevenoaks High Street begin

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Labour MP calls for new rules on holiday lets

John Whitby says the high number of second homes and holiday lets has led to a housing...

Labour MP calls for new rules on holiday lets

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