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Watch in full: Keir Starmer faces PMQs grilling over China spy case

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch faced off in Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (15 October).

The Independent UK

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Order Letting Parents Choose Caretaker for Their Kids in Case They Are Deported

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill that lets parents select a caretaker for their kids if they are deported.

International Business Times

Pressure on Downing Street to release evidence in collapsed China spy case

Crown Prosecution Service denies it blocked publication of material and says decision rests with the government

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Starmer to face Commons grilling over China spy case as No 10 at odds with CPS

No 10 claimed the Crown Prosecution Service blocked it from publishing evidence vital to the case, something the prosecutors’ office denies.

Evening Standard

Downing Street and CPS clash over China spy case evidence

No 10 claimed the Crown Prosecution Service blocked it from publishing evidence vital to the case, something the prosecutors’ office denies.

Evening Standard

Downing Street and law chiefs clash over China spy case evidence

Stamer could be forced to reveal key evidence as two former cabinet secretaries speak out

The Independent UK

Former Olympic coach charged with multiple child sex offences appears in court

Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, 65, was granted conditional bail ahead of a plea and trial preparation hearing on November 18

Evening Standard

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Diane Modahl's Ex-Husband Charged: CPS Alleges Child Sex Offences by Ex-Olympic Coach

Former Olympic coach and ex-husband of athlete Diane Modahl, Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, faces 19 child sex offence charges spanning 12 years, the CPS confirms.

International Business Times UK

Starmer praises official who submitted evidence in collapsed China spy case

The Prime Minister has not seen the witness statement provided to the Crown Prosecution Service by deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins.

Evening Standard

Small boat migrant in angry court tirade at Nigel Farage when jailed for threatening to kill Reform UK leader

Fayaz Khan gave false details after arriving in the UK by small boat to hide his criminal past of knife crime, threats, and violence

Evening Standard

Who Is Vicente Modahl? The Man Behind Team GB's Golds Now Accused of 19 Child Sex Offences and Rape

Former Team GB coach Vicente Modahl, husband of Olympic star Diane Modahl, faces 19 child sex offence charges spanning 12 years. Here's what we know about the man once behind Britain's Olympic glory.

International Business Times UK

UK Govt Slams Claims It Sabotaged China Spy Case — Did It?

The UK government denies claims it sabotaged a high-profile China spy case after charges against two men were dropped. Critics allege political interference and a cover-up to protect ties with Beijing—fueling demands for transparency and urgent reform of Britain's espionage laws.

International Business Times UK

National security considerations ‘paramount’ in Chinese embassy decision – Reed

A decision is expected on October 21, although that could be pushed back with Steve Reed indicating it would come ‘within weeks’.

Evening Standard

Former Olympic coach, 65, charged with multiple child sex offences

Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, 65, will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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Former Olympic coach charged with rape and sexual assault of a child

Vicente Modahl will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spying trial, says minister

Dan Jarvis accuses Tories of suggesting case was deliberately abandoned ‘without a shred of evidence’

Evening Standard

China poses ‘series of threats to national security’, UK Government says

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the Government made every effort to support the prosecution of alleged spies.

The Independent UK

Pressure on Starmer to address ‘unanswered questions’ over China spy case controversy

Kemi Badenoch said the ‘public and Parliament deserve answers and transparency’ amid growing questions over the collapse of the case

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Evening Standard

China spy case questions must be addressed in Parliament, Badenoch tells PM

The Tory leader said the ‘public and Parliament deserve answers and transparency’.

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Powell had no role in dropping of China spy case, senior minister says

Bridget Phillipson says national security adviser was not involved in discussions before CPS abandoned its prosecution

The Guardian - UK

Tories and Reform battle to be heirs to Thatcher’s legacy on her centenary

Gala dinner to remember Conservatives’ most successful leader puts spotlight on who will carry forward her ideas

The Guardian - UK

Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find him

Evening Standard

Tory MP says collapsed China spy case ‘sends a really dangerous message’

Alicia Kearns says she was told that the decision to drop charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry had ‘come from the top’.

The Independent UK

MP who feared her hotel room was bugged by China hits out after spy case collapses

Tory MP Alicia Kearns said the collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for Beijing ‘sends a really dangerous message’

International Business Times UK

British DJ Linked to Jay-Z and Diddy Faces Disturbing Sex Assault Charges

Tim Westwood, the veteran UK DJ, has been charged with rape and sexual offences dating from 1983–2016; the CPS and Met announced charges after a BBC/Guardian investigation and an independent BBC review.

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