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Government’s response to Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban was ‘clumsy’, say MPs

Select committee says ‘late’ decision to overturn exclusion of fans ‘did little more than inflame tensions’

The Guardian - UK

‘Political pressure’ may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans, MPs say

The Independent UK

UK police chief resigns over AI intel embarrassment, blames 'political and media frenzy' rather than his force's failure to fact-check Copilot

UK government officials said they had "lost confidence" in the outgoing chief constable as a result of the scandal.

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What did West Midlands police chief get wrong in decision to ban Maccabi fans?

Craig Guildford’s job is on the line after a damning police inspectorate report laid bare the force’s intelligence failures

The Guardian - UK

Home secretary says she has lost confidence in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Craig Guildford comes after inquiry finds intelligence on Israeli fans ‘exaggerated or simply untrue’

The Guardian - UK

Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match challenged by Dutch police

Exclusive: Dutch police question claims used by West Midlands force in evidence to inquiry

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committee

The Guardian - UK

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Jewish groups warned ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending match could be seen as ‘antisemitic’

Minutes obtained under freedom of information laws show West Midlands police flagged concerns over decision ahead of Aston Villa match

The Guardian - UK

Police apologise to MPs over Maccabi ban claims

West Midlands Police admitted there was ‘no documented feedback’ that British Jews wanted Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from the game at Villa Park

The Independent UK

Why are Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from Europa League fixture against Aston Villa?

Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League this evening - but there will be no away fans in attendance

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Man appears in court charged with murder of missing Reanne Coulson

Mohammed Durnion was remanded in custody at Coventry Magistrates’ Court.

Evening Standard

Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch hunts

COMMENT: The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren’t seeing why this is so crucial

The Independent UK

Police investigate attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people gather in Birmingham

West Midlands Police and local MP Jess Phillips vowed to bring perpetrators to justice on seventh day of disorder on UK’s streets

The Independent UK

Colombian Mosquito Factory Fights Dengue And Disinformation

The jars of larvae in stagnant water and thick clouds of mosquitoes at a Colombian lab may seem like the stuff of nightmares.

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The Guardian - UK

Brazil to release millions of anti-dengue mosquitoes as death toll from outbreak mounts

Mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria that inhibit spread of disease to be introduced in six cities after successful pilot scheme

The Independent UK

West Midlands Police put in special measures for failing to manage risk from sex offenders and child abusers

Police watchdog finds force is not effectively managing risks posed by registered sex offenders or online child abusers

The Independent UK

Chief constable ‘completely disagrees’ with decision to increase monitoring

West Midlands Police was moved to an enhanced level of monitoring after a review by the police inspectorate.

The Independent UK

Bravery awards for officers who tried to save boys who fell into freezing lake

The West Midlands Police officers went against medical advice in an attempt to save the boys in freezing water.

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The Independent UK

Protesters clash with museum security guards in dinosaur display

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause criminal damage.

Evening Standard

Girl, 15, dies after being hit by a bus

A 15-year-old girl has died after being hit by a bus in Birmingham.

The Guardian - UK

IOPC investigating response of West Midland police in death of Priory patient

Inspector under investigation for misconduct after Matthew Caseby, 23, died while absconding

The Independent UK

Woman arrested on suspicion of assault after man found dead in car

West Midlands Police has launched a murder inquiry after a man in his 30s was discovered dead in a vehicle in Coventry on Friday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Police officers served with ‘management action’ over mother and daughter murders

The Office for Police Conduct said West Midlands Police let chances to ‘take positive action’ slip for Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh.

Evening Standard

More than 1,000 children sexually exploited over 30 years in Telford, inquiry finds

Officials turned a ‘blind eye’ to the abuse and emboldened perpetrators to abuse children over decades, inquiry finds

The Independent UK

Child sexual exploitation thrived in Telford unchecked for decades – inquiry

Failures to investigate offenders and protect children came amid fears probes into Asian men would ‘inflame racial tensions’, according to findings.

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