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Civilian staff at the Metropolitan Police have voted for the first time to strike due to being told they cannot work from home as often. Around 2,400 support staff have been instructed to increase their office attendance frequency, sparking backlash from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union. The union highlighted concerns that the changes would disproportionately impact women, part-time workers, and individuals with disabilities, leading to 85% of members voting for strike action and...

The European Parliament re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief to protect individuals facing persecution due to their faith, co-chaired by Bert-Jan Ruissen and Miriam Lexmann, aiming to raise awareness and advocate for religious freedom globally. The intergroup, supported by various political factions, plans to appoint a new EU envoy for religious freedom and prioritize religious persecution in diplomatic discussions, ensuring that voices of minority religions are heard and rights protected within Europe...

During a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, S&D leader in the EU Parliament Iratxe García emphasized the critical geopolitical period the West is facing and reiterated her group's full support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. García called for the EC to use €200 billion of frozen Russian state assets to arm and reconstruct Ukraine and expressed commitment to assisting Ukraine in reforms for EU accession. The S&D delegation, including key MEPs, met...

Detectives are investigating staff at Fujitsu and the Post Office for perjury and perverting the course of justice in wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters, with a nationwide taskforce of 100 officers examining over 1.5 million documents. Trials may not occur until 2027, pending the public inquiry's report on the Horizon IT system, while dozens of persons of interest, including legal professionals, are being questioned under caution for potential crimes, with senior executives also under scrutiny for...

The U.K. review found unreliable studies on gender dysphoria treatment and a lack of attention to patients wanting to halt or reverse gender transition. New legislation will extend the ban indefinitely and be reviewed in 2027, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasizing caution and care for young people seeking gender identity services. The policy will apply nationwide, with plans for more services and a trial on puberty blockers next year. Full Article

Urfan Sharif admitted to horrific abuse that led to the death of his 10-year-old daughter Sara, who suffered multiple fractures, bite marks, brain injury, and burns. Despite previous allegations of abuse and custody battles, social services failed to intervene as Sara endured beatings and scaldings at the hands of her father and stepmother. Neighbors reported hearing screams, while messages from Batool to her sister revealed the extent of Sara's injuries, yet no action was taken...