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Man charged with Southport attack disinformation in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have charged a man with cyber terrorism in relation to disinformation that is thought to have stoked unrest in the United Kingdom. Farhan Asif was linked to Channel3Now, a website that published an article in the hours following the Southport attack last month that gave the assailant a bogus identity and stated he was an asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by sea last year.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to confront ‘promoting abhorrent ideologies’
The Home Office has said that it will "kickstart" an initiative to address the "threat posed by extremist ideologies." Following the riots that erupted throughout the UK earlier this month, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has committed to take down those "pushing harmful and hateful beliefs" and "kickstart" a new approach to combating extremism. The Home Office has commissioned a "rapid sprint" to devise a new method of fighting extremism.
Anger as sewage leak causes ‘don’t swim’ advisory on Exmouth beach
South West Water says it has completed a temporary remedy, although tankers will stay on-site as a precaution. A water company has apologized for a sewage leak that caused a 'don't swim' advisory at a famous beach during the peak holiday season. People are being told to avoid the sea at Exmouth, Devon after a pipe burst at a local pumping station.
How far has mpox spread, and what can you do to protect yourself?
At least two nations outside Africa have reported pox cases since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the virus a "public health emergency" earlier this week. Clade 1, a relatively new virus variant, has spread in African countries since 2022. Earlier this year, it was claimed that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was witnessing the largest outbreak of the disease ever recorded, with tens of thousands affected by June. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo designated it an epidemic in December 2022.
Hull protest organiser apologises to mosque worshipper following far-right brawl
John Francis, the founder of Hull Patriotic Protesters, staged the anti-illegal immigration march in the aftermath of a knife attack in Southport that killed three young girls. The leader of a Hull rally that resulted in racist violence has admitted that referring to minor boat migrants as "an influx of illegal invaders" was not "the best choice of words". However, he claimed that his march had been hijacked and denied racism.
Increase in youth disability claims, data shows
In 2023, more than 682,000 young persons got Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA), an increase from 333,000 in 2013. A new study found that the number of young individuals claiming disability payments has more than doubled in the last decade. According to data conducted by the Resolution Foundation, 1.2 million children in England and Wales have a disability, with teenagers experiencing the most significant increase.
Somerset House: 100 firemen tackle blaze at London gallery
About 100 firemen are battling a fire at Somerset House in downtown London. A pillar of smoke was spotted emerging from the roof of the historic stately residence on the Strand. The London Fire Brigade received the initial call about the fire at 11:59 a.m. on Saturday. The London Fire Brigade said 15 fire engines had been dispatched to quell the blaze.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said protesters’ ‘brazen abuse and contempt’ for police must be addressed
Yvette Cooper says too many people believe "crime has no consequences" as she pledges to rebuild trust in policing and the criminal system. The home secretary has stated that respect for the police must be restored following the "brazen abuse and contempt" demonstrated by rioters. Yvette Cooper stated that there is "a lot of rebuilding to be done" after a fortnight of riots following the Southport stabbings on July 29.
Former Prime Minister Johnson spoke out about the Telegraph’s role
Nadhim Zahawi, who hired Boris Johnson as chancellor before the end of his ill-fated government, has approached Ham about the position of global editor-in-chief at The Telegraph. The former prime minister Boris Johnson is being approached about an executive position at The Daily Telegraph, which might reconnect him with one of his old cabinet colleagues. Mr Johnson has had preliminary, informal discussions with Nadhim Zahawi about future employment with the right-leaning newspaper publisher if the former chancellor's offer is accepted.
The Royal Navy monitors Chinese warships passing through British seas
According to the Navy, it is uncommon for Chinese ships to transit through UK waters under British surveillance, with the latest instance being in 2019. The Royal Navy has revealed that a British frigate closely followed two Chinese vessels during an unusual transit through the UK seas. HMS Richmond kept a "close watch" on the Chinese Navy task group, traveling through the UK twice in three weeks to and from Russia.
Police are on ‘high alert’ for continued disturbances this weekend
The opening of the football season has generated worries of fresh upheaval, with some publications saying that authorities are mulling football bans following investigations that revealed a link between rioters and football hooligan gangs. Police personnel remain on high alert, with concerns that rioting may continue this weekend. The opening of the football season has generated worries of fresh upheaval, with some publications saying that authorities are mulling football bans following investigations that revealed a link between rioters and football hooligan gangs.
Festival-goers hurt in ‘terrifying’ crowd surge at Boardmasters, Newquay
Police claimed concertgoers were hurt in a crowd rush at the Boardmasters music event in Newquay, with one woman describing the incident as "terrifying." Many have claimed being "crushed" and accusations that many, including children, have broken bones. The celebration is set to run all weekend. Stormzy, Sam Fender, and Katy B are among the acts yet to perform.