The 2023 Sir Paul Curran award for academic journalism goes to Barbara Sahakian

Yvette Cooper announced that foreign nationals convicted of sex offences will be prohibited from claiming asylum in the UK, as Labour seeks to counter the Reform party's influence ahead of local elections. This amendment to the bill marks the first time that individuals qualifying for the sex offender register will be denied refugee protections. Charities have expressed concern that the decision is being rushed, potentially impacting many individuals affected by the new regulations. Full Article

On Monday, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, valued over $60 million, fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while being towed, with both the aircraft and tow tractor sinking in the Red Sea. Two crew members managed to jump out before the fall, and one sailor sustained a minor injury; however, the Truman Carrier Strike Group remains fully mission capable. An investigation is underway to determine the cause, amid claims from...

A tragic incident in Scotland claimed the life of 18-year-old Kyle McLean, who died after a jet ski crashed into a pier at Gremista marina in Lerwick on April 22, with a 17-year-old also hospitalized. A family friend described him as a "beautiful young man" and initiated a fundraiser to support his family, aiming to raise £3,000, of which £2,750 has been collected. As police inquiries continue, the community reflects on the profound loss felt...

SummaryThe UK government has announced new rules barring asylum claims from foreign nationals convicted of sex crimes, following the case of Abdul Ezedi, who assaulted a woman and her children before committing suicide. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips emphasized the government's commitment to women's safety, stating that current laws inadequately address serious crimes, particularly those with sentences under 12 months. The changes include stricter asylum procedures, fines for fraudulent immigration advisors, and the introduction of AI...

Felix Rojas, 44, was arrested for allegedly raping a corpse on a New York City subway train on April 9. He reportedly entered the R train, found an unconscious man, Jorge Gonzalez, 37, who had died of natural causes, and engaged in sexual acts with the body before fleeing, an incident captured on CCTV. Rojas, who has no prior criminal history, turned himself in and faces first-degree rape charges, with an arraignment expected soon, amid...

Hollywood actor and jazz musician Jeff Goldblum is in the UK to launch his fourth album and perform concerts, making a notable appearance in King’s Cross. In a former red-light district, he is selling T-shirts and his jazz albums while interacting with fans, signing merchandise, and drawing large crowds, with queues extending over 50 yards on a sunny Monday afternoon in London. Goldblum's charm and celebrity status have made it effortless for him to engage...