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HuffPost UKSuella Braverman Acted Unlawfully With Anti-Protest Measures, High Court Rules
The Court has ordered her laws to be quashed.
- The Telegraph
Home Office protest rules are unlawful, says High Court
The Home Office decision to lower the threshold for police intervention in protests was unlawful, the High Court has ruled.
- The Guardian
‘Close to a police state’: campaign groups condemn UK report into protests
Report calls for curb on many activities and recommends making protest organisers pay towards policing
- The Telegraph
Police to get powers to ban disruptive protests under new plans
Police are to get new powers to ban protests that are likely to intimidate and disrupt communities under plans being considered by ministers.
- Sky News
Extending police powers over protests unlawful, High Court rules
The government's attempt to lower the threshold for police intervening in protests was unlawful, the High Court has ruled. Campaign group Liberty brought legal action against the Home Office over protest regulations passed by statutory instrument last year. The measures lowered the bar for what is considered "serious disruption" to community life, from "significant" and "prolonged" to "more than minor".
- CBC
UQAM rector threatens encampment with injunction request after clashes with police
A clash between police and pro-Palestinian protesters near an encampment set up on the campus of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) this weekend prompted the university to raise concerns about its presence. In a statement Monday, UQAM rector Stéphane Pallage said the encampment, which went up May 12 in solidarity with a similar camp at McGill University, was "increasingly barricaded" and that protesters wearing hoods and dressed in black had been "intimidating" those who approached the c
- Associated Press
Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Drexel University in Philadelphia threatened to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide. Drexel President John Fry said the encampment had disrupted campus life and “cannot be allowed to remain in place.”
- The Guardian
University of Queensland bans chants as pro-Palestine camp in Melbourne threatened over fire safety rules
Student activists in Brisbane have been warned of disciplinary action for chanting ‘out, out, Israel out’ at protests
- The Conversation
Student anger over the Vietnam War erupted into violence in the ’60s − a terrorism expert explores if the same could happen today
Student-led protests in response to US engagement in the Vietnam War mounted in the 1960s and led to a group called the Weather Underground that believed in direct confrontation with the state.
- Sky News
David Lammy speech interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters have interrupted a speech by Labour's shadow foreign secretary, accusing him of being "complicit in genocide". David Lammy was making an appearance at the Institute for Public Policy Research in London to outline his party's plans to clamp down on "dirty money" in the UK. Mr Lammy said at least five times that he and his colleagues "had been calling for a ceasefire for months".
- Associated Press
Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts
The landmark trial of three former Syrian intelligence officials began Tuesday at a Paris court for the alleged torture and killing of a French-Syrian father and son who were arrested over a decade ago, during the height of Arab Spring-inspired anti-government protests. The father, Mazen Dabbagh, and his son, Patrick, were arrested in the Syrian capital, Damascus, in 2013, following a crackdown on demonstrations that later turned into a brutal civil war, now in its 14th year.
- Wales Online
Oleksandr Usyk will be stripped of world title with immediate effect after Tyson Fury clash
Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after beating Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia - but will soon be stripped of the IBF title
- Wales Online
Welsh model flaunts surgery makeover – but people 'thought she looked great before'
Jazmyne Day, who is originally from Wales but now lives in Las Vegas, US, has reportedly spent £29,854 on plastic surgery including two breast augmentations, one Brazilian butt lift, and teeth alignment
- Manchester Evening News
Oleksandr Usyk suspended after brutal Tyson Fury victory
Usyk was a split decision winner in Saudi Arabia to become undisputed heavyweight champion
- The Independent
Married teacher who appeared on GMA being surprised by students is jailed for having sex with teen boy
Prosecutors say the former teacher engaged in sexual activities in her classroom
- Aberdeen Live
Meghan Markle's necklace from Princess Diana's collection leaves Royal experts puzzled as they never saw her wear it
Meghan Markle was seen wearing a jewelled cross necklace which was apparently from Princess Diana's collection - but Royal insiders have admitted they never saw her wear it
- Manchester Evening News
"I usually sell these for £89, but for you... £50": A horrific discovery in a children's toy shop in Greater Manchester
"Bet you don't sell many of these"
- The Telegraph
Anne Robinson ‘gives away £50m fortune’ to avoid inheritance tax
Anne Robinson has said she has given her £50 million fortune away to her family to avoid inheritance tax.
- Evening Standard
Why has Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea after only one season? Reasons behind shock manager exit explained
Blues already on the hunt for replacement
- Hello!
Zara Tindall is royal Mary Poppins in satin tea dress to support cousin Prince William
Zara Tindall, 43, looked radiant as she braved the rain at Buckingham Palace wearing a satin tea dress and candy pink hat on Tuesday. The royal joined Prince William as he hosted on behalf of King Charles and Princess Kate, both of whom are receiving treatment for cancer.