Prisoner warned cellmate ‘I’m worried I’m going to strangle you’ before alleged murder, court hears Jonathan Alcide is accused of murdering his cellmate Neil Ashby at HMP Stoke Heath last year The Independent UK · Sep 7
Third Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Ban on Nonimmigrant Aliens' Gun Possession Some excerpts from U.S. v. Aleman-Lozano, decided yesterday by Third Circuit Judge Patty Shwartz, joined by Judges Theodore McKee: Aleman-Lozano… The post Third Circuit Rejects Facial Challenge to Ban on Nonimmigrant Aliens' Gun Possession appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 2
75 Times British People Took A Joke To Another Level With Their Perfectly Dry Humor Dry, sarcastic, wonderfully awkward, and often delivered with a completely straight face—British humor has a style all its own. Whether it's a brutally clever one-liner, a perfectly timed response, or finding comedy in the most ordinary situation, these moments show exactly why the British sense of humor is so beloved.… Bored Panda · Aug 28
Post Office To Shut 52 Branches as Hundreds of Jobs and Local Services Face Cuts Fifty-two UK post offices are closing due to declining use and rising costs, affecting jobs and communities. Solutions like community hubs are proposed to mitigate the impact. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Man on the run after Stone of Destiny attack says it 'chose him' in bizarre rant THE tourist accused of smashing the Stone of Destiny exhibit with a hammer, who has since fled to France, has claimed he carried out the act because… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
King Charles Under Fire for 'Deserting Christians' as 'Defender of the Faith' Oath Comes Under Scrutiny A change in wording in the Sovereign Grant report has sparked debate over King Charles III's religious duties, questioning if his multi-faith approach dilutes the monarchy's historic Christian commitment. International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Casinos to pay heavy fines for minor's gambling splurge Two major casinos will pay a combined seven figures in fines after a teenage boy gained entry and lost tens of thousands on their gaming floors. AAP · Aug 19
The Opportunity Party’s Treaty policy is closer to Labour than National. But is it a bottom line? During the current parliamentary term, the debate over te Tiriti o Waitangi’s place in public life is arguably more polarised than at any time in the past 50 years. The Conversation · Aug 18
Princess Eugenie's New Baby Won't Receive an HRH Title: Royal Funding and Security Explained Princess Eugenie's newborn daughter joins the royal line of succession without an HRH title. Here's how that affects royal funding, security, official duties, and her future within the monarchy. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
An innocent man spent 18 months in prison because police misread his Skyrim user name The error came to light while lawyers were working on his appeal. PC Gamer · Jul 29
Prince William 'Disappointed' King Charles 'Isn't Standing up for Him' Over Harry, Expert Claims Prince William is reportedly frustrated with King Charles' attempts to reconcile with Prince Harry, fearing it undermines his loyalty to the Crown and complicates future royal dynamics. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
No, the Supreme Court didn’t declare unilingual Canadians ‘inferior’ The Supreme Court of Canada recently handed down a landmark decision on a narrow but important constitutional question: must the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick — the Crown’s representative in Canada’s only officially bilingual province — be able to perform the functions of that office in both official languages? The Conversation · Jul 28
As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve? Early tomorrow morning, Australian Eastern time, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow. The Conversation · Jul 22
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 Princess Anne vs Prince William: King Charles Trusts One Royal More Than the Other, Source Claims Princess Anne's recent visit to South Korea underscores her role as a trusted representative for King Charles, highlighting her experience and reliability in diplomatic engagements.
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Episode 5: How Did Tyland Lannister Survive the Gullet? Tyland Lannister's unexpected survival in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Episode 5 surprises fans, sparking debate over his storyline's deviation from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to help Tokyo last weekend
AAP · Jul 13 Blame cast for delay in Molly Ticehurst's killer's case Legal funding cuts, staffing and prosecutors have been blamed for the latest delays in the case against the man who murdered a rural childcare educator.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 9 The big issues ahead of Newcastle's proposed indoor basketball stadium Flood risk, traffic and event clashes are among agency concerns.
The Times of India · Jul 9 How the British Royal Family makes money: The Duchy, Sovereign Grant and private wealth explained The British monarchy's financial foundation is composed of the Sovereign Grant and a series of private estates. King Charles III alongside Prince William has revealed substantial tax contributions. The Sovereign Grant, sourced from Crown Estate profits, finances official royal functions and palace maintenance. Income is also generated through the Duchies…
The Conversation · Jul 8 Aboriginal title and land ownership is suddenly a hot topic in Canada — and won’t be settled anytime soon Aboriginal title pertains to the rights Indigenous groups have to land. Fee simple title refers to the most common way individuals in Canada own land. How do these different forms of title interact?
The Canberra Times · Jul 6 After a string of dormant sites, powers to compel owners into action face inquiry Parliamentary inquiry will examine system of controlled activity orders.
Kiplinger · Jul 4 How to Design Your Retirement Declaration of Independence to Build the Life You Want The paradox of retirement freedom is that the system you retired from gave you order but took away control. True freedom lies in giving life a new structure.
Motor1 · Jun 26 Toyota Has Too Many Models. These Ones Need To Go Toyota has 21 unique nameplates in the US alone—a few of them probably need to go.