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Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Plagiarism Probe
PoliticsAPBBCThe Guardian+10CNNfazder-spiegelSCMPdeloThe Independentpolitiken24ur+2 more18d ago13 sources

Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Plagiarism Probe

Jason Arday, Cambridge University's youngest Black professor, has resigned from his position as the university investigates allegations of plagiarism. The resignation has led to serious questions for Cambridge regarding his appointment and the handling of the situation.

Black Teen Wins Race Discrimination Claim Against Met Police
WorldThe GuardianThe Independent2mo ago2 sources

Black Teen Wins Race Discrimination Claim Against Met Police

A Black teenager who was wrongly arrested in connection with his mother's suicide attempt has won a race discrimination claim against the Metropolitan Police. He is set to receive a payout of up to £130,000 from the force.

Tens of Thousands Protest Serbian President in Belgrade, Clashes Erupt
WorldAl Jazeeranosfaz+24France 24orftelexdie-presseel-mundodelodigi24hvg+16 more3mo ago27 sources

Tens of Thousands Protest Serbian President in Belgrade, Clashes Erupt

Tens of thousands of people protested against the Serbian president in Belgrade, leading to clashes between demonstrators and police in the city center. Incidents near Pionirski Park involved thrown firecrackers, bottles, and flares, with police pushing back the crowd and reports of officers beating protesters.

Russian Jets 'Dangerously' Intercept British Spy Plane
BusinessAPBBCbloomberg+37FTThe GuardianAl Jazeeratagesschauukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetle-figaroSCMP+29 more3mo ago40 sources

Russian Jets 'Dangerously' Intercept British Spy Plane

Russian warplanes reportedly "dangerously" intercepted a British Royal Air Force spy plane over the Black Sea, causing concern and prompting the UK Ministry of Defence to describe the incident as a near collision.

UK Bans Far-Right Agitators Ahead of London Rally
WorldBBCbloombergle-monde+8The GuardianAl Jazeerale-figaroorfindex-hrTimes of Indiahindustan-timesjordan-times3mo ago11 sources

UK Bans Far-Right Agitators Ahead of London Rally

The UK government has banned at least eleven foreign far-right agitators from entering the country ahead of a planned rally in London. The measure aims to prevent potential unrest during the protest organized by activist Tommy Robinson.

Celebrities Showcase Bold Fashion at Annual Met Gala
CultureAPReutersBBC+73wsjle-mondeThe GuardianNPRFox Newsnrkyle-uutisetcbc+65 more3mo ago76 sources

Celebrities Showcase Bold Fashion at Annual Met Gala

The annual Met Gala saw numerous celebrities showcasing a wide array of unique and often controversial fashion choices on the red carpet. Attendees' outfits, including Beyoncé's return and other notable looks, sparked widespread discussion and media coverage.

Epstein Housed Abuse Victims in London Flats, Probe Renewed
WorldBBCThe Independentindex-hr4mo ago3 sources

Epstein Housed Abuse Victims in London Flats, Probe Renewed

New reports reveal that Jeffrey Epstein housed victims of abuse in a network of London flats, even after a 2015 Metropolitan Police report. This revelation has led to renewed scrutiny of the Justice Ministry's handling of the Epstein case.

UK Police Probe Iran Links to Arson Attacks on London Jewish Sites
PoliticsAPBBCNYT+31le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeracbchelsingin-sanomatberlingskeglobe-and-maille-figaro+23 more4mo ago34 sources

UK Police Probe Iran Links to Arson Attacks on London Jewish Sites

British counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in London. Authorities are examining potential links to Iran in connection with these incidents.

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban Al Quds march in London
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+4The GuardianAl Jazeerapunch-ngvanguard-ng5mo ago7 sources

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban Al Quds march in London

The UK government has banned the annual pro-Palestinian Al-Quds Day march in London, citing risks of disorder and the organizer’s alleged support for Iran, following a request from the Metropolitan Police. Organizers have decided to hold a static protest instead.

Former Met police chief admits failure to control 'spycops' unit
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Former Met police chief admits failure to control 'spycops' unit

Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Paul Condon has admitted that the force failed for decades to properly control its controversial undercover 'spycops' unit. He acknowledged 'appalling behaviour by individual officers' but attributed greater fault to systemic issues.

Met Police Investigate Donations to UK's Reform Party
PoliticsBBCNYTle-monde+6The GuardianAl Jazeerale-figaroder-standardiefimeridanewsbeast1mo ago9 sources

Met Police Investigate Donations to UK's Reform Party

The Metropolitan Police are reportedly investigating donations made to the Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, following concerns about the origin of a significant sum of money. This comes amid growing calls for greater transparency and caps on political donations in the UK.

Met Police Chief Urges Tech Firms to Render Stolen Phones Unusable
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1iefimerida2mo ago4 sources

Met Police Chief Urges Tech Firms to Render Stolen Phones Unusable

The Metropolitan Police chief has called for new legislation to compel technology companies to implement features that would make stolen mobile phones completely unusable, aiming to deter phone theft by removing any value from stolen devices.

Met Police Warns Against Hate Speech at Upcoming Marches
WorldThe Guardian3mo ago

Met Police Warns Against Hate Speech at Upcoming Marches

The Metropolitan Police has issued a warning regarding hate speech at this weekend's 'Unite the Kingdom' and 'March for Palestine' demonstrations. Organizers and speakers will be held accountable for any unlawful speech.

Golders Green Stabbing Declared Terror Incident; UK Boosts Jewish Community Security
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+18Al Jazeeranosberlingskele-figaroFrance 24delfi-ltThe IndependentTimes of India+10 more3mo ago21 sources

Golders Green Stabbing Declared Terror Incident; UK Boosts Jewish Community Security

A stabbing attack targeting Jewish men in Golders Green, London, has been declared a terrorist incident by authorities. The UK government announced a £25 million security boost for the Jewish community following the attack, which involved a suspect previously referred to a counter-terrorism program.

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+80bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+72 more4mo ago83 sources

DOJ Drops Criminal Probe Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Justice Department has officially ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing him of any wrongdoing. This decision comes amid discussions surrounding potential nominations for the Federal Reserve.

Police weapons found near London Mayor's home
WorldBBCnosruv+10berlingskeSCMPvgThe Independentindex-hrpolitikenjutarnji-listiefimerida+2 more4mo ago13 sources

Police weapons found near London Mayor's home

A London police spokesperson confirmed that a citizen reported finding a discarded bag containing police weapons near the London Mayor's home.

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right
CultureBBCle-mondeAl Jazeera+5dr-dkmorgunbladidThe Independentaktuality-skbillboard4mo ago8 sources

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right

Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right. London's Metropolitan Police provided a 'rough estimate of around 50,000 people' in attendance.

Turkish Cypriot Properties Plagued by Mismanagement and Abuse
PoliticsBBCcyprus-mailtmz6mo ago3 sources

Turkish Cypriot Properties Plagued by Mismanagement and Abuse

A report highlights the widespread issues of subletting, neglect, underreported rental income, and patronage in the allocation of Turkish Cypriot properties in government-controlled areas, describing the system as a bureaucratic labyrinth prone to abuse.

Met Police Accused of Failures and Inability to Change in Simon Levy Case
PoliticsThe GuardianThe Independent11d ago2 sources

Met Police Accused of Failures and Inability to Change in Simon Levy Case

The Metropolitan Police are facing accusations of failing to adequately handle the Simon Levy case and being incapable of change, with critics claiming they prioritize certain victims over others. The mother of murdered sisters voiced concerns about the police's effectiveness.

Palantir to Sue Sadiq Khan Over Blocked Met Police Contract
BusinessThe Guardianchannel-news-asia2mo ago2 sources

Palantir to Sue Sadiq Khan Over Blocked Met Police Contract

Palantir plans to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan after its £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police was blocked. This comes as the UK government is also reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to utilize a break clause.

Met Police to Share More Bodycam Footage Online
WorldBBC3mo ago

Met Police to Share More Bodycam Footage Online

London's Metropolitan Police announced plans to share more body camera footage online. The force stated that this initiative aims to help the public better understand the challenging role police officers perform.

London Mayor Blocks Met Police's £50 Million Palantir Deal
TechnologyBBCFTThe Guardian+3der-standardThe Independentseeking-alpha3mo ago6 sources

London Mayor Blocks Met Police's £50 Million Palantir Deal

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked the Metropolitan Police's controversial £50 million contract with data analytics firm Palantir. The decision highlights ongoing debates about the use of AI in public services and police data handling.

UK Police Seek Trial for Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brueckner
PoliticsThe Independentindex-hrobservador+3iefimerida20-minutenThe Week3mo ago6 sources

UK Police Seek Trial for Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brueckner

British police are reportedly seeking to bring Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, to the United Kingdom for trial. This move aims to advance the long-running investigation into the missing girl.

Four Injured in Brixton Drive-By Shooting
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent3mo ago3 sources

Four Injured in Brixton Drive-By Shooting

Four people were injured, one critically, in a drive-by shooting in Brixton, London. Metropolitan Police described the incident as an 'act of indiscriminate violence'.

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack
WorldBBCNYTwsj+52FTle-mondeThe GuardianCNNdr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutiset+44 more3mo ago55 sources

UK Raises Terror Threat to Severe After Golders Green Attack

The United Kingdom has elevated its terrorism threat level to "severe" following an attack on Jewish men in Golders Green, London. Authorities warn that another attack is highly likely, prompting reviews of public protests and increased vigilance.

Met Police Officers Charged in Fatal Crash
WorldBBCThe Independent4mo ago2 sources

Met Police Officers Charged in Fatal Crash

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged in connection with a fatal collision involving a police car that resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

Met Police to Resume Arrests of Palestine Action Protesters
WorldBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1the-journal5mo ago4 sources

Met Police to Resume Arrests of Palestine Action Protesters

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will resume arrests of Palestine Action protesters, reiterating that supporting the banned group remains a criminal offense and the law must be enforced, even as a government appeal is ongoing.

Peers Vote to Abolish Non-Crime Hate Incidents
PoliticsThe Independent5mo ago

Peers Vote to Abolish Non-Crime Hate Incidents

The House of Lords voted to scrap the recording of non-crime hate incidents, months after the Metropolitan Police had already indicated it would cease investigating them. Lord Toby Young of Acton proposed the abolition.