Crossbow killer 'raped ex-girlfriend after break-up', court hears

SummaryKishwer Falkner, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), indicated potential legal challenges regarding the efficacy of gender recognition certificates (GRC) following a recent supreme court ruling. While asserting that GRCs are important and not worthless, she emphasized the need to monitor developments, especially with the government's consideration of digital IDs. Falkner affirmed the rights of trans individuals, highlighting that they are protected under gender reassignment and sex discrimination laws, and condemned any...

Ukraine has reported numerous civilian casualties from recent Russian attacks, including a drone strike in Dnipro that killed three, including a child. High-level discussions are taking place in Paris involving US and European officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Macron, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding failed ceasefire agreements and accusations of ceasefire violations from both sides. Meanwhile, Russia has warned Poland and Baltic nations of potential consequences if NATO aggression continues, emphasizing its...

A significant blackout impacted all 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, affecting essential services like the main airport and numerous hospitals, with at least 328,000 residents also without water. Governor Jenniffer González, who returned from vacation, expressed frustration over the situation and called for an investigation into the causes, emphasizing the need for reliable power. As the island prepares for the busy Easter weekend, many businesses are relying on generators, while officials anticipate...

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Alexander Trufanov, a Russian-Israeli man recently freed by Hamas after 498 days in captivity, and expressed gratitude for his release, attributing it to Russia's strong ties with the Palestinian people. Trufanov urged Putin to assist in securing the release of other hostages, emphasizing the emotional toll of their captivity on him. Putin assured Trufanov that efforts would continue to help free additional hostages, acknowledging Hamas's humanitarian gesture in his release....

The UK parcel delivery company Yodel has been acquired by Polish parcel locker firm InPost for £106 million, resulting in the creation of the third largest independent delivery business for online retailers in Britain. This takeover will increase InPost's market share in the UK from 2% to 8%. This acquisition follows InPost's earlier takeover of UK logistics company Menzies Distribution in October of the previous year. Full Article

Double murderer Mark Lundy, who has maintained his innocence regarding the killings of his wife Christine and daughter Amber 25 years ago, is set to be released from prison next month after over 23 years behind bars. Found guilty initially, Lundy's conviction was quashed by the Privy Council in 2013, but he was retried and found guilty again in 2015. Following his third appearance before the New Zealand Parole Board, he will soon be released...