Millions of voters have cast their ballots in local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales. Labour have won key councils and regional mayors in England, with the Conservatives losing six councils and more than 400 councillors. Labour has gained over 160 council seats, taking control of eight councils, including Milton...
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Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Three charged over killing of Sikh activist in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Three charged over killing of Sikh activist in Canada – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Three suspects have been arrested and charged in Canada over the killing of a prominent Sikh activist last year Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead on 18 June by two gunmen outside a...
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Kenya floods: Nairobi homes demolished as Cyclone Hidaya approaches
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Olivia Rodrigo fans make 'best of a bad situation'
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Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy
It’s the first time a medieval animal has been identified as a host for the disease. Source link
One-seat Tory majority hangs in the balance
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A record number of sea lions gather in San Francisco
More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier – the region’s biggest spike in 15 years. Source link
French police remove pro-Gaza student protesters
Student protesters in France have echoed those in the US but have not been violent. Source link
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing Columbia protest
The police said protesters detained on Tuesday were charged with a variety of offences: burglary, obstructing governmental administration, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, trespassing and disorderly conduct. NYPD data showed that about 29% of those arrested on campus were not affiliated with the university. Source link