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The prime minister vowed that the Conservatives would "always protect" free speech in response to the Harry Potter author's challenge to law enforcement to apprehend her for expressing views that could be considered offensive under the new legislation. Supporting author J.K. Rowling's critique of new hate crime laws in Scotland, Rishi Sunak stated that individuals should not be criminalized "for stating simple facts about biology."

After defeating civil servant and wrestler Wesley Malé, Finlay Anderson, 35, emerged victorious in the athletic competition's championship round. The father of two, who has completed multiple deployments in the Middle East, was tied with his opponent at the beginning of the final Eliminator level but ultimately prevailed and celebrated with his loved ones.

Anti-terrorism authorities are investigating the Friday afternoon assault in south London. A defiant photo of an Iranian television journalist who was hospitalised after being stabbed outside his London residence on Friday has been shared online. This comes after a colleague at his broadcaster stated that threats against its staff had "significantly escalated."

In his first significant public appearance following a cancer diagnosis, King Charles was greeted by well-wishers. The King addressed the congregation and extended handshakes following the Easter Sunday service in Windsor, Windsor, where Queen Camilla accompanied him. Due to Catherine's ongoing cancer treatment, the Prince and Princess of Wales were absent.

The RAC has advised drivers to postpone their journeys until later in the day in light of heavy traffic, as inclement weather may exacerbate their difficulties. On Easter Monday, heavy precipitation could disrupt over two million return journeys. For much of England and Wales, the Met Office predicts that dry periods will give way to cloudy conditions with spotty precipitation on Sunday, followed by up to 15mm of heavier, potentially thunderous rain by the end of the Easter weekend.

As the 75-year-old monarch emerged from St George's Chapel, public members praised him and urged him to "keep going strong" despite withdrawing from significant public engagements to receive treatment. In a rare public appearance since receiving a cancer diagnosis, the King attended the traditional Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle, where he engaged in conversation and shook hands with well-wishers.

Respect has been extended to the deceased reality television personality George Gilbey, who was injured in a workplace accident. Wednesday, Essex Police was dispatched to a road in Shoebury, close to Southend-on-Sea, in response to a report of a man who had fallen while working at height. The self-employed electrician, aged 40, perished instantly at the location.

A male juvenile has been apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder subsequent to the stabbing of a man in south-east London aboard a train in the presence of appalled passengers. Wednesday afternoon, while the train was traveling from Shortlands and Beckenham to London, Victoria, the passenger sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim, who is in his twenties, is in critical but stable condition at the hospital, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).

The monarch, who suspended significant public responsibilities in March to endure cancer treatment, was photographed seated at his Buckingham Palace desk during the recording of his audio message. The message was scheduled to be played for a congregation at Worcester Cathedral on Thursday during his absence. Following his and the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnoses, the King stated in a personal Easter message that he would continue to serve the nation with "my whole heart."

His condition is "critical but stable," according to the British Transport Police, who transported the victim, who is in his twenties, to the hospital. An individual, aged 19, has been apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbing of another man aboard a train in the southern region of London. The incident between the Beckenham Junction and Shortlands railway stations was observed on Wednesday.

Robert Halfon has resigned as deputy education minister in the government. The Member of Parliament for Harlow declared his resignation in a letter to Rishi Sunak published on the social media platform X. Additionally, he intends to resign before the general election. He is accompanied by the resigning minister of the armed forces, James Heappey.

Caroline March detailed in a letter published on her Facebook page upon the announcement of her death on Saturday her efforts to recover from a career-ending injury, which continued to impede her progress. "I do not desire such an existence," she composed. In an impassioned letter published after her demise, a horse rider who endured a profound spinal injury divulged the reasons behind her decision to end her life through an apparent assisted suicide.