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President Trump's proposal to move all Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a U.S. territory was met with mixed reactions globally, with support from Trump loyalists and Israel's far right, but rejection from American allies and adversaries. The plan to displace the Palestinian population in Gaza and turn it into a tourist destination faced significant hurdles due to the region's complex history and legal implications, including violating international law by forcibly relocating civilians and...

The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding doctors responsible for failing to appropriately treat triple killer Valdo Calocane, demanding accountability from the mental health trust and individual clinicians. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was released despite being deemed a "ticking timebomb" and subsequently killed three people in a series of attacks in June 2023. An independent report revealed that Calocane refused long-lasting anti-psychotic medication, and the families are calling for action against doctors...

Rachel Reeves has been embroiled in the controversy surrounding Keir Starmer's meeting with his voice coach during Covid restrictions in late 2020. Starmer defended himself against accusations of breaking lockdown rules by criticizing the Tories for their own partying habits. The dispute centers around whether actress Leonie Mellinger was allowed to advise Starmer in person during Tier 4 lockdown restrictions, with Downing Street claiming it was necessary for her to assist him in preparing for...

Former ice hockey star and TV soap extra Philip Hamer has been jailed for 28 years, with an extended licence period of eight years, for the rape and sexual assault of eight victims, including a child as young as 11. Hamer was found guilty of 33 rape and assault charges over a 13-year spree between 2010 and 2023, during which he manipulated and groomed girls in their early-to-mid teens using social media apps. The judge...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is determined to lower trade barriers with the European Union to benefit UK citizens by promoting better relationships with European business partners, enhancing economic growth, and increasing global competitiveness. During his visit to Brussels, Starmer emphasized the need for unity among European states in the face of security threats, particularly from Russia, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. He also discussed the importance of a robust UK-EU security partnership focusing...