Leo Walby, 19, pleaded guilty to sharing Islamic State videos and extremist content on social media, leading to his arrest and seizure of digital devices. He refused to hand over a password to a cloud-based storage account and will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on May 9. Commander Dominic Murphy emphasized the harmful nature of such content and urged reporting of extremist material to the police.
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Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new law allowing immediate deportation of foreign criminals upon receiving a custodial sentence, aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Currently, foreign offenders make up about 12% of the prison population, and the legislation will expedite their deportation process significantly, potentially saving taxpayers money. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreVice President JD Vance is reportedly a fan of One Direction and other boy bands, as revealed by the Panama Playlists, which expose the Spotify music preferences of public figures. The site, launched in July 2024, highlights Vance's playlists featuring songs from artists like Justin Bieber and Daft Punk, alongside playlists from other politicians like Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe owner of Trump Burger, Roland Mehrez Beainy, is facing deportation after allegedly overstaying his visa, despite his support for Donald Trump's MAGA movement and donating restaurant profits to the campaign. Beainy, who claims the immigration allegations are false, has a hearing scheduled for November 18 as he navigates the consequences of Trump's immigration policies. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreOn August 7, a KLM Boeing 777 flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam experienced a frightening incident when a power bank ignited in an overhead locker, filling the cabin with smoke. Passengers covered their mouths with scarves as crew members responded with fire extinguishers; fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the flight continued safely to its destination. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA criminal gang in the UK, which stole nearly £700,000 from cash machines using specialist tools and stolen vehicles, was arrested shortly after boasting about evading police capture. The five members, including Noel Reilly and Simon Pagett, were found guilty of conspiracy to burgle and will be sentenced later, following thorough police investigations that gathered substantial evidence against them. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal injury of Robert Brown, found on a bench near the River Nene in Northampton on August 1. The 41-year-old suspect remains in custody, while a 38-year-old man is on bail; police are urging witnesses from the area around the towpath to come forward to assist in the investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
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