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Thug spat blood into female police officer’s eye while on bail for attack on another cop
“It is very likely you will be receiving a significant custodial sentence for these matters.”
Businessman jailed for giving false details when he landed in private jet
"His rationale was two-fold - to protect the pilot, who is unnamed, but mostly to avoid detection by the authorities."
Interest in Basic Income is rocketing – here’s why
Incomes are less secure than ever, which could spell disaster for businesses and the economy.
Police ‘horrified’ by swastikas daubed on ‘Protect the NHS’ signs
Vandals attacked coastal car park signs in the North Tyneside area.
Man accused of video “I hope all NHS die of coronavirus” at court in mask
He is also accused of posting a YouTube video entitled “I hope all NHS die”
‘We haven’t learned’ – The potential Pandemic on our plates
Although wet markets are not common in the west, industrial livestock farming is – and may carry just as a great a risk.
Police called after New York funeral home puts bodies in rented trucks
A passer-by called authorities to complain about the smell coming from the trucks.
‘Utmost concern’ – UK prisons system in deep crisis, report warns
Findings say unjustified violence by staff on prisoners was particularly “deeply concerning”.
Global carbon emissions see ‘historic declines’ as energy use slumps
The International Energy Agency predicts 8% drop in carbon pollution from energy as the world reels from coronavirus.