Axel Rudakubana likely to spend life in prison after being sentenced to 52 years for Southport murders

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's 52-year jail term for murdering three girls and injuring others at a Taylor Swift dance class is being reviewed as potentially unduly lenient, with concerns raised by MP Patrick Hurley. Rudakubana, 18, received a life sentence but avoided a whole life tariff due to his age at the time of the crime, prompting calls for a sentence reassessment by the Attorney General and Solicitor General within 28 days. The families of...

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Axel Rudakubana, a remorseless knifeman, was heard gloating about his murderous attack on children at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday class in Southport, expressing joy that his victims were dead. Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC revealed his sinister comments during a sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, where the 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding ten others. Rudakubana further admitted to possessing a knife, producing ricin, and possessing al-Qaeda training material, following the horrific...

In a resolution adopted by MEPs in Strasbourg, Russia's historical arguments to justify its war against Ukraine were denounced as ineffective and aimed at sabotaging Ukraine's identity. The EU Parliament urged stronger actions to combat Russian disinformation and interference, including expanding sanctions on Russian media platforms. An earlier resolution targeted Russian interference in EU politics, specifically focusing on Latvian MP Tatjana Ždanoka's alleged ties to the Russian FSB and promotion of pro-Kremlin narratives. Full Article

Barcelona city council is considering a ban on investment funds and non-residents from purchasing homes in the city for non-residential purposes, as part of an effort to limit property purchases by foreigners in Spain. This move aims to prioritize residential use of properties in the Catalan capital and potentially address housing affordability issues. The proposal underscores the city's focus on ensuring that properties are primarily utilized for housing needs rather than investment purposes. Full Article

The UK is considering joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to facilitate tariff-free trade across Europe, North Africa, and the Levant, as part of post-Brexit negotiations with the EU. While business groups support the move to maintain supply chains, the UK government has not yet pursued this option. Despite some initial consultations on the benefits of PEM, a UK minister rejected the proposal, prompting criticism from the Liberal Democrats for potentially missing out on economic opportunities....