Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists 16. October 2026 (20:21) Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.(Wired)
‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN 16. October 2026 (20:20) Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made publicA “well-known individual” is trying to secure a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITN to prevent them from publishing details of serious allegations made against him.At a high court hearing on Friday, the claimant’s legal team said there was a serious risk that he could harm himself should the allegations be made public.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Five International Movies to Stream Now 16. October 2026 (20:15) This month’s picks include a French seaside comedy, a true-crime docudrama from Mexico, a mordant satire from Iran and more.(New York Times)