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Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the significance of the Southport killings as a turning point for the UK, cautioning that terrorism has evolved and now poses a new threat from individuals fixated on extreme violence. The prime minister defended the government's handling of the case, stressing the importance of maintaining transparency to ensure justice is served in the trial of Axel Rudakubana, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including murder and attempted murder at a...

Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old, admitted to killing three girls at a dance class in Southport on the first day of his trial, pleading guilty to three counts of murder and other charges including possession of terrorist material. He will be sentenced on Thursday with a life sentence likely to be imposed. The devastating attack occurred on July 29, 2024, with witnesses describing young girls being carried out of the dance studio covered in blood with...

When three Israeli hostages were released from Gaza, Israeli kindergarten teacher Meytal Ofer felt conflicting emotions of joy and hurt as Israel agreed to release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including one who murdered her father. The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has brought celebration but also challenges, with Israel in control of strategic parts of Gaza and Hamas still in power, raising fears and ambivalence among Israelis about the future. The release of hostages has sparked...

A package of AI tools named Humphrey is being introduced to the Civil Service to reduce consultant spending and expedite work in Whitehall, potentially saving £45 billion in taxpayer money by enhancing productivity. These tools, including Consult for faster policy decision-making, Parlex for analyzing parliamentary debates, Redbox for generating briefings, and Lex for legal research, aim to streamline digital services and improve public access. The tools, inspired by the fictional character Sir Humphrey Appleby from...

A study by Hargreaves Lansdown found that parts of the South East of England are the most financially resilient in the UK, while Hull, Nottingham, and Liverpool are the least. The study looked at savings levels, retirement readiness, debt, and housing affordability, with Wokingham and Elmbridge scoring high due to incomes and homeownership levels. On the other hand, Hull ranked poorly due to low leftover money, emergency savings, and pension savings, according to the report....