A new language guide issued to police has warned officers that “language is a powerful tool”. Staffordshire Police has warned that discrimination through language, whether intended or not, causes offence, patronises, and “may be unlawful”. The pamphlet was a 12-page guide that
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across vast swathes of England. The forecaster says buildings could be damaged by lightning strikes and strong, gusty winds. It says short power cuts are “likely” throughout the morning. The warning
Did you know that Google pays Apple billions of dollars every year to remain the default search engine on your iPhone? Google revealed in court recently it paid $26.3 billion overall in 2021 to be the default search engine across various services.
Editor’s note: This story was republished in honor of Veterans Day. Too many American veterans, after they’ve served their country with great dedication and purpose, have suffered from (or are still suffering from) enormous pain. Their burdens are physical, mental, emotional and
Violence has broken out in Central London today, as a group of protesters gathering to mark Remembrance Day – and in direct opposition of the pro-Palestine march planned for today – forced their way through police lines. Pictures and videos on X,
With its pink wallpaper and flowery dresser it appears to be a little girl’s bedroom in a family apartment, like any other. But the ground floor flat in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in northern Gaza harbours a dark secret: it is a
Leftist Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Wednesday that private rail companies will soon be required to offer passenger services. Noncompliant rail carriers will be forced to allow government-owned trains to operate on their tracks. “This is not an expropriation, it
Backbench Labour MPs have announced an all-out assault on Keir Starmer’s anti-ceasefire position in Gaza this morning, announcing a new tactic that may force more shadow cabinet resignations. A number of hard-left MPs have tabled an amendment to the King’s Speech, delivered
The European Union is facing harsh criticism from Italian MEP Susanna Ceccardi for its decision to investigate its own border force, Frontex, amidst heightened concerns about terrorism and irregular immigration. Ceccardi, a member of Italy’s Lega party, expressed her concerns in a
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced plans to demand EU nations and the United Kingdom start showing trigger warnings on films and television shows that include tobacco products on screen. The WHO is also calling for the age classification of films