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Thugs seized Southport and families’ pain, MP claims
"Thugs" who came to Southport to use the deaths of three children "for their political purposes" were to blame for the violence, which injured dozens of police officers, according to the town's MP. Unrest erupted in the Merseyside town hours after a ceremony to remember the victims of Monday's knife attack on a dance school, which murdered three young girls. Patrick Hurley described the "horrific" disturbance near a mosque, in which policemen were hit with bricks and a police van was set on fire.
Half a million taxpayers to get HMRC ‘tax demand’ letter: What to do if you acquire one
According to a renowned tax firm, ignoring a 'tax demand' notice from HMRC could result in significant penalties for over half a million taxpayers. According to HMRC's calculations, 560,000 people will receive straightforward tax assessments for the fiscal year 2023/24 in the coming weeks. Simple assessment letters will be sent to those who owe income tax that cannot be automatically deducted from their earnings, owe HMRC £3,000 or more, or must pay tax on their state pension.
New outages hit Microsoft weeks after global IT failure
Cambridge Water states that the outage has affected them, as Microsoft's service status page displays global issues. Microsoft's cloud service experienced another outage just weeks after an IT disaster in its services brought the globe to a halt. In a post on X, Cambridge Water said some of their services were down this afternoon.
Venezuelan opposition leader claims Maduro will leave as election protests grow
The opposition leader seeking to end Nicolás Maduro's totalitarian rule has encouraged the Venezuelan strongman to realize that his departure from office is imminent. The call came as thousands of protestors took to the streets to reject Maduro's disputed claim to a third term in office. The government-controlled electoral commission declared Venezuela's incumbent president the election winner of Sunday's election on Monday morning.
Starbucks’ app crashes, causing millions of Americans’ morning commute coffee woes
Starbucks is closed for Americans countrywide, preventing people from getting a coffee before heading to work. DownDetector, a website that tracks digital difficulties, reports that the app went down about 8:30 a.m. ET. Other followers have noticed difficulties with the coffee giant's website, implying that mobile orders are not accepted.
Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to 28 years for leading terrorist propaganda group
Police in Britain, the United States, and Canada conducted separate investigations after becoming concerned that Anjem Choudary was attempting to recruit a new generation of followers. Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 28 years for leading a terrorist propaganda network that encouraged assaults and promoted themes of "hate and division." Choudary, 57, of Ilford, East London, helped establish al-Muhajiroun (ALM) in 1996 and has spent over 30 years running its operations under various identities, including Islam4UK and Muslims Against Crusades.
Why are global health organizations silent on Gaza genocide?
It has been more than six months since the International Court of Justice concluded in South Africa v Israel that the latter was likely in violation of the Genocide Convention for its treatment of Palestinians. Israel's continuous, systematic strikes on Gaza's health professionals and infrastructure have dominated the court's discussions, bringing the unfolding carnage squarely under the purview of health researchers and institutions. It is striking that practically all influential global health organizations based in the United States have disregarded what could be the world's most severe and preventable global health crisis. From the massive Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the many smaller NGOs and academic centers that shape this field, these organizations have refused to take any meaningful stand against the systematic destruction of Gaza's health infrastructure, which has been facilitated by the Biden administration's provision of arms, funds, and diplomatic cover to Israel.
Man describes meeting knife attacker in Southport
Joel Verite, a window cleaner, was on his lunch break on Monday when his colleague spotted something going on outside The Hart Space in Southport, where an attacker killed three children. A guy who stopped to help at the scene of the Southport stabbings recounted "locking eyes" with the assailant and stated that seeing the injured youngsters will "probably stay with me for the rest of my life." Joel Verite, speaking for the first time since the tragedy, described Monday's events minute by moment, beginning with a horrible scene of blood-covered parents and children.
Giant Zoom calls bolster Harris campaign with historic funding
It began with a group of black women on a Zoom call who raised $1 million in roughly three hours. Following the success of the black women's Zoom call, a series of diverse Zooms were organized, each targeting different populations in support of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. This inclusive approach has brought together a wide range of supporters, making everyone feel part of a larger movement.
First-time buyers have eight months to beat stamp duty increases or pay thousands extra
First-time buyers have eight months to take advantage of the current stamp duty land tax regulations and save hundreds of pounds on home purchases. A first-time buyer pays no stamp duty on a home worth up to £425,000. If their residence is more expensive, they only pay tax greater than £425,000. However, this ceiling, which has been at its present level since 2022, is set to return to the previous barrier of £300,000 in April 2025.
Sussex Police arrest eight Just Stop Oil activists at Gatwick Airport after departure gate protest
Seven Just Stop Oil activists were observed sitting on the airport floor, their hands in lock-on devices. Gatwick Airport reports that the protestors were removed from the airport at approximately 9:15 a.m. Eight Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested at Gatwick Airport after they used bags equipped with lock-on devices to demonstrate near a security barrier. According to the protest group, seven activists entered the airport's southern terminal at 8 a.m., and an image shows them sitting on the floor and blocking an entrance.
Maduro wins Venezuela election by government-controlled authority
The government-controlled electoral body named Nicolás Maduro the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, dashing opposition expectations for an end to his dictatorial, socialist reign after 25 years. Rivals and numerous governments in the region and elsewhere quickly challenged itollowing a six-hour delay in publishing the results of Sunday's poll, Venezuela's electoral council announced Maduro had won with 51.21% of the vote, compared to 44.2% for his competitor, former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia. The council stated that with around 80% of votes tabulated, Maduro had received more than 5 million votes, compared to González's 4.4 million.
