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Woman charged after alleged racist confrontation in Central Park
She was ordered to appear in court on October 14.
Spanish scientists pour cold water on “unachievable” herd immunity
Discussions over “herd immunity” led to a delay in the UK introducing physical distancing measures.
Fire safety engineer denies properly scrutinising Grenfell assessment
Survivors and those bereaved by the blaze have criticised the inquiry for holding limited attendance hearings to comply with social distancing.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York for Epstein-related abuse charges
Maxwell, the daughter of British publishing magnate Robert Maxwell, was the former girlfriend and longtime close associate of Epstein, who killed himself in a Manhattan jail last August while he awaited trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Harry & Meghan say wrongs of Commonwealth need to be acknowledged
The Sussexes held a video call with young leaders from the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust network.
Fresh scrutiny poured on government’s PPE procurement
“The more we scratch the surface about the PPE contracts awarded by the government, the more serious questions that arise."
UK could experience 35,000 excess cancer-related deaths due to Covid-19
A study found up to two million routine breast, bowel and cervical cancer screenings may have been missed throughout the coronavirus crisis.
Asylum seekers in Glasgow ‘malnourished with food not fit for human consumption’
New evidence also suggests some asylum seekers have been threatened with detention and deportation if they dare to complain.
Frederick Douglass statue vandalised on anniversary of famous speech
The statue was removed from Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York state.