Eluned Morgan sworn in as First Minister of Wales
Baroness Morgan has been confirmed as the new First Minister of Wales, the first woman to lead the country.
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Country braced for more court appearances after weekend riots
Suspects are expected to answer to charges such as violent disorder at magistrates’ courts across England.
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Musk’s post that UK ‘civil war is inevitable’ is deeply irresponsible – minister
Justice minister Heidi Alexander said that ‘everyone who has a platform should be exercising their power responsibly’.
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Courts could sit through night to deal with rioters as violence continues
Revealing the plan, justice minister Heidi Alexander also said a ‘standing army’ of specialist police had been set up to deal with violent protests.
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Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament amid violent protests
The streets of Dhaka appeared calmer, with no reports of new violence as jubilant protesters thronged ousted leader Sheikh Hasina’s residence.
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Ofwat proposes £168m in fines for three water companies over sewage spills
Fines include a £104 million penalty for Thames Water, as part of the regulator’s biggest ever investigation into the industry.
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Kamala Harris officially secures Democratic presidential nomination
She is the first woman of colour to feature at the top of a major party’s ticket.
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Police officers injured in Plymouth as violence continues for seventh day
In Southport, hundreds of people attended a peaceful vigil a week on from the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar.
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People spreading hate online should have ‘nowhere to hide’, says minister
Peter Kyle said he had met representatives from social media giants on Monday.
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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
Google will almost certainly appeal against the decision in a process that may land in the Supreme Court.
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Hundreds attend peaceful Southport vigil for girls killed in stabbing
Children blew bubbles and others left flowers and heart-shaped balloons on Monday evening in remembrance of the victims.
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Stormont Assembly to be recalled to discuss anti-immigration protest violence
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly called for a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to racism and destruction.
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Wall Street tumbles as fears about slowing US economy worsen
The S&P 500 was down by 2.4% in midday trading and on track for its worst day since 2022.
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People inciting disorder online ‘can be as guilty as rioters’, legal expert says
Mark Jones warned that anyone who encouraged violence could face prosecution, even if they were not present at the scene.
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GP staff urged to travel in groups amid reports of attacks
It comes after six days of violence in towns and cities across the UK.
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