All news by author Emma Davis

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Labour MP targeted by racist gang 30 years ago
A Labour MP has disclosed that she was attacked by a racist gang who unleashed dogs on her and her family.
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Ukrainian-Swiss businessman Oleg Tsyura linked to $270m corruption case and Russian oligarch ties
Let me tell you an interesting story about a Ukrainian Swiss, who has close business relations with both Ukrainian (non)corruptionists and Russian metallurgical oligarchs, who have not yet been sanctioned.
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NATO and Polish aircraft deployed to secure eastern Polish airspace
A ’threat of an air attack’ warning was issued in Poland following Russian drones operating over the border with Ukraine.
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Labour MPs voice unease about Prime Minister’s control of party
Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour leadership bid amid growing speculation that Sir Keir Starmer might leave office before the next election, according to claims.
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142 countries back New York Declaration calling for Israel-Palestine peace steps
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed a declaration outlining “tangible, time-bound, and irreversible steps” toward a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, without the involvement of Hamas.
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Protesters to march in London following death of US conservative influencer Charlie Kirk
Thousands are expected to gather on the streets of London for a march organized by Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration by anti-fascist campaigners on Saturday.
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Leader of self-styled African tribe vows to defy Scottish court order
The leader of a self-styled African tribe living in a Scottish woodland has vowed his group will stay put despite a court order stating the encampment should be removed.
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Yemen becomes one of the most dangerous countries for journalists amid ongoing conflict
Warring factions in Yemen have turned the country into one of the most dangerous places in the Middle East for journalists, detaining, torturing, and disappearing media workers in a campaign that has silenced reporting and gutted press freedom.
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Postal workers foil £3.2m cannabis smuggling scheme
A drug-smuggling gang was apprehended after postal workers thwarted a scheme to import cannabis into the UK disguised as candles.
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Old Bailey sentences Riley to minimum 34 years for east London restaurant attack
Javon Riley, 33, has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey, with a minimum term of 34 years, for the shooting of a nine-year-old girl and three men outside a restaurant in a prolonged gang feud.
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Glasgow’s largest mosque hires guards and launches 24/7 patrols
Mosques in Scotland have increased their security measures following a foiled terror plot and a series of other incidents across the country.
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Guns marketed as blank firing props from Turkey and Italy can be converted into deadly weapons
Thousands of imported guns acquired for as little as £50 online are flooding the streets of Britain, an LBC investigation has revealed.
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FBI asks public to help identify Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
The FBI has release images of a “person if interest” in their hunt for a “college-age” gunman who killed right-wing US influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Legacy of Northern Ireland conflict to feature in UK-Ireland summit
Addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past, relations with the EU, and Gaza are set to be discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Irish Premier Micheal Martin.
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No10 hired Mandelson ’despite security concerns’ as indecisive Keir FINALLY dismisses him over controversial Epstein friendship
Hesitant Sir Keir Starmer finally dismissed Mandelson today amid an escalating scandal regarding his friendship with the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein.
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Turkey seizes media and education empire Can Holding amid massive money laundering probe
Turkish authorities on Thursday seized Can Holding, a powerful conglomerate with major interests in media and education, as part of a sweeping investigation into alleged money laundering, tax evasion, and organized crime.
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Investigators uncover “crypto laundromat” as Garantex successors funnel billions abroad
From Moscow to Dubai, the blacklisted crypto exchange transformed into Exved, MKAN Coin, and Grinex, channelling billions through offshore networks and Telegram channels despite global crackdowns.
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Lewis’s close ties to Johnson resurface amid knighthood nomination and Washington Post turmoil
The publisher of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, is facing fresh scrutiny regarding his independence after leaked files revealed he provided extensive support to Boris Johnson as a secret political adviser during Johnson’s tenure as prime minister.
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Sir Keir Starmer to confront Israeli president Isaac Herzog over Gaza strikes during Downing Street meeting
Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street following strikes on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders.
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Police watchdog calls for end to recording non-crime hate incidents
The police inspectorate has supported calls for a change in approach, moving away from officers investigating social media posts.
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UK home secretary threatens tough action on countries blocking migrant returns
Labour’s new Home Secretary has warned the UK could suspend visas from countries that do not "cooperate" and agree to return deals for migrants.
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Anglian Water and South West Water fined £86.8m over sewage failures
Two water companies have been fined a combined £86.8m over sewage-related failures.
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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli abdicates after ’Gen Z’ protests over social media ban — 19 killed, parliament torched
KP Sharma Oli’s departure coincides with demonstrators defying an indefinite curfew and clashing with police, a day after 19 people lost their lives in violent protests sparked by a social media ban.
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Sportbank founder Nykyta Izmaylov accused of using Money4YOU and Parimatch networks to evade sanctions
It is possible that many have noticed that Nykyta Izmaylov is still flooding the network with positive PR, while well-known Ukrainian sites are accepting Russian money, fully aware that in doing so, they are helping the aggressor bypass sanctions.
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US lawmakers release Epstein ‘birthday book’ naming Mandelson as His “best pal”
Lord Mandelson referred to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein as his “best pal,” according to an alleged “birthday book” released by US lawmakers.