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Swindon trial verdict: Man cleared after decade-long case and three police investigations

In a significant legal turn, Christopher Trybus, a businessman from Swindon, was found not guilty of rape and manslaughter in connection with the suicide of his wife. Prosecutors attempted to take a novel angle, claiming that prolonged emotional maltreatment contributed to her tragic end. However, after careful deliberation, the jury…

The Times of India

DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for Secretly Funding Extremists

"The SPLC is manufacturing racism to justify its existence," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Reason

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification

An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification

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Court Says Texas Can Require Schools To Hang Ten Commandments In Classrooms

Texas can require schools to hang a copy of the Ten Commandments, a federal appeals court has ruled.

International Business Times

A Moldovan oligarch and ex-opposition leader gets a 19-year sentence in a $1 billion bank fraud case

A Moldovan oligarch and former opposition leader has been sentenced to 19 years in a fraud case in which a billion dollars stolen from banks in the country more than a decade ago

The Independent UK

'Very suspicious': Two Bangladeshi students missing for days in Florida, phones switched off, not in ICE custody

Two Bangladeshi students, both pursuing doctorates at the University of South Florida, have been missing for days with no information to either their families in Bangladesh or friends in the US. Zamil Limon and Nahida S Bristy, both 27, were last seen April 16, according to the University of South…

The Times of India

RFK Jr faces intense questions in US Senate on measles and flu deaths

Health secretary says ‘I had nothing to do with the measles outbreak’ and claims to support measles and MMR vaccines

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Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war

Budget outlines funding for autonomous drone warfare program as experts say military unprepared for risks

The Guardian - UK

FBI’s rare Cuba mission: Agents fly to Cuba to recover a child from transgender parent who wanted transition surgery for child

An unusual FBI operation saw a US government aircraft fly to Cuba to recover a 10-year-old child from Utah in an international parental kidnapping case. The child's transgender parent and partner are accused of taking the child abroad, allegedly for gender transition surgery. Cuban authorities assisted in the child's safe…

The Times of India

Bristol school cleared of antisemitism after cancelling Jewish MP’s visit, inquiry finds no bias

In a recent inquiry, a Bristol secondary school has been found free from antisemitism allegations, after it was revealed that the delay of a Jewish MP's visit was solely based on safeguarding protocols, not prejudice. The independent analysis indicated an absence of antisemitic culture within the educational community and suggested…

The Times of India

Mother who lost three children in Louisiana shooting hospitalized with bullet lodged in face

Christina Snow was one of two women injured when gunman opened fire on a family in Shreveport, killing eight

The Guardian - US

ICE Agent Admits Possible Mistaken Identity During 10-Hour Vermont Standoff

Bodycam footage shows an ICE agent admitting uncertainty during a tense standoff in Vermont, leading to clashes with local police and protests over public safety concerns.

International Business Times UK

Inquiry clears Bristol school of antisemitism for postponing Jewish MP’s visit

Independent review into Bristol Brunel academy finds Damien Egan visit was postponed over safeguarding concerns

The Guardian - UK

Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms

Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concerns

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Democrats demand FBI director Kash Patel take alcohol abuse test

Amid growing congressional scrutiny of his conduct, Patel has claimed he has ‘never been intoxicated on the job’

Reason

Second Circuit Upholds Decision Denying Pseudonymity for Law Doctorate Student With Psychiatric Conditions

From Monday's decision in Doe v. Yale Univ., by Dennis Jacobs, Richard C. Wesley, and Michael H. Park: Plaintiff Jane… The post Second Circuit Upholds Decision Denying Pseudonymity for Law Doctorate Student With Psychiatric Conditions appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

What is May Day Strong, the ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ protests against Trump?

Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?

The Times of India

‘I get cut through by hyperbole’: NZ minister Shane Jones refuses to tone down ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remark

New Zealand minister Shane Jones defended his "butter chicken tsunami" immigration remarks, citing "hyperbole" for public debate impact. Despite criticism from Indian community leaders and opposition MPs labelling his comments "racist," Jones insists immigration is a key election issue.

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First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

U-turn comes after Trump said the US military was ‘raring to go’. Plus, Virginia voters pass new congressional maps in blow to president

The Texas Tribune

Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say

In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.

The Guardian - US

NWSL announces Columbus as league’s 18th team, with reported $205m fee

The team is scheduled to begin play in 2028, having paid a league-record expansion fee

The Times of India

Wanted to have fun: UK man rapes Sikh woman after mistaking her for Muslim

A 32-year-old man in the UK has admitted to carrying out a religiously aggravated rape and assault on a Sikh woman inside her home in Walsall, after initially denying the charges during trial proceedings.

Radio France Internationale

French NBA star Wembanyama faces fitness problems after concussion in play-off game

French professional basketball player Victor Wembanyama was on Wednesday undergoing medical tests after suffering a concussion during the second game of the San Antonio Spurs' first round NBA play-off tie against the Portland Trail Blazers.

International Business Times UK

EU Draws Red Line: Hungary LGBTQ Law Ruling Tests New Government, Cites Rights Violation

Péter Magyar's new government faces pressure after the EU court ruled Hungary's LGBTQ law violates EU rules. The law, passed under Viktor Orbán, breaches fundamental rights, including non-discrimination.

International Business Times UK

Who is Mara Flavia? Quick Facts on the Fitness Influencer Who Drowned At Ironman Texas

Brazilian influencer Mara Flavia Araujo drowned during the Ironman Texas triathlon's swim segment. Her death has sparked discussions on safety in endurance events.

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