Justice department watchdog will investigate release of Epstein files – US politics live 24. April 2026 (14:45) An internal watchdog will review the agency’s handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including whether relevant documents were properly redactedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDuring his remarks at the Pentagon today, Pete Hegseth noted that “Europe and Asia have benefited from our protection for decades, but the time for free riding is over.”This comes after a leaked Pentagon internal email proposed that the US should reassess its support for Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands because the UK did not do enough to assist the American bombing of Iran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man, 32, jailed for life for rape and assault of Sikh woman in Walsall 24. April 2026 (14:34) John Ashby to serve minimum of 14 years after admitting rape, robbery, intentional strangulation and religiously aggravated assaultA man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years for the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.John Ashby, 32, had admitted charges of rape, robbery, intentional strangulation and religiously aggravated assault on Tuesday. Ashby asked to see his barrister and changed his pleas around an hour after being sworn at and told to “sort your shit out” by a member of the public who approached the dock of Birmingham crown court. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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