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Manchester Evening NewsFootage shows out-of-control XL Bully being chased by armed cops before being shot dead following horror attack on woman
GMP said the dog had to be destroyed 'as the last possible option'
- The Independent
Breaking ranks: Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies Supreme Court conservatives to back environmental protections
Justice Barrett, a Trump appointee, split from her conservative colleagues in recent decisions
- The Telegraph
Labour’s class war hates anyone who works hard and is successful
I attended the same Trooping The Colour event at which the shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, now claims to have witnessed “a sort of demob happiness about [Conservative politicians], a sort of casual frippery, a certain kind of public-school smallness. They are not the class of people that Britain needs to run it now, and that’s what my own life story tells me.”
- The Independent
‘Panicking’ Rishi Sunak in final weekend of campaigning to save his own seat
Rishi Sunak‘s team asked for a hustings to be arranged in his own constituency which was later cancelled as he tries to make sure he saves his own seat
- The Telegraph
Labour plan to put middle-class people ‘at back of queue for access to services’
Labour plans to force public bodies to put middle-class people at the back of the queue for taxpayer-funded services including policing, schools and refuse collection, its opponents claim.
- The Telegraph
The Netherlands stung savers with 100 per cent tax rates – and now owes them billions
The Netherlands is expected to pay billions of pounds in compensation to taxpayers after a divisive levy on investments and second homes was shot down by the Dutch Supreme Court.
- Sky News
Wandsworth jail: Woman arrested over video 'showing prison officer having sex with inmate in cell'
A woman has been arrested over a social media video allegedly showing a member of prison staff having sex with an inmate in a jail cell. Scotland Yard said it launched an investigation on Friday "after officers were made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth". It added a woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office the same day and taken into police custody.
- AFP
French far right, Macron camp clash over Le Pen army warning
Tensions soared Thursday between supporters of Emmanuel Macron and the French far right three days ahead of legislative elections, after its longtime leader Marine Le Pen cast doubt on the president's ability to act as head of the armed forces.Le Pen told the regional Telegramme daily that the president's title as commander in chief of the armed forces was "honorific, because it's the prime minister who holds the purse strings".
- HuffPost
2 Important Moments Lost In The Panic Over Joe Biden’s Performance
Communication is part of the president’s job, but so is policy — and when these questions came up, it was clear how Biden stacked up to Donald Trump.
- Sky News
Welsh government minister spared Senedd ban after 'Tories happy children killed' post
A minister in the Welsh government is set to be censured after he posted that Conservatives were "happy" to see "children killed". The Welsh government changed the default speed limit in built-up areas in September last year. Mick Antoniw has been the government's counsel general, its top legal job, since 2021.
- AFP
EU summit strikes deal on von der Leyen for commission chief
EU leaders struck a summit deal Thursday to return Ursula von der Leyen as head of the powerful European Commission, while tapping Estonia's prime minister Kaja Kallas as the bloc's top diplomat.The late-night accord carves up the EU's top institutional jobs for the five years to come, with former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Costa to head the European Council bringing together member states.
- The Independent
The Supreme Court just ended ‘Chevron.’ What does that mean and how far will its impact reach?
Federal agencies such as the IRS, FDA and EPA will have to turn to Congress and courts for guidance under the new ruling
- Salisbury Journal
Fire service issue statement on fire at Marks and Spencer
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have made a statement in response to an ongoing incident at Marks and Spencer on Friday evening. On Friday, June 28, fire crews and police were called to the scene on New Canal amid reports of "smoke and a smell of burning".
- The Guardian
Sunak’s top adviser interviewed as witness in election date betting investigation
Liam Booth-Smith spoke to regulator after revelations about betting by those close to PM on date of election
- HuffPost
Justice Kagan Issues Blistering Dissent On Conservative Supreme Court 'Hubris'
The mild-mannered liberal justice slammed the majority for "grasp[ing] for power."
- The Telegraph
Gambling scandal investigation likened to ‘show trial’ amid growing anger at Scotland Yard
Tories under investigation over the election betting scandal have likened their predicament to a “show trial” in growing anger over Scotland Yard’s decision to launch a criminal inquiry in the final week of the campaign.
- The Hill
Supreme Court lets law stand that allows for ticketing of homeless people camping
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities can ticket homeless people for camping in public even when there is no alternative shelter available, a decision that could drastically alter the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans without a permanent place to live. The justices sided 6-3 with the Oregon city of Grants Pass, which…
- ABC News
Supreme Court dumps 40-year precedent in major blow to federal regulators
A small group of New Jersey herring fishermen landed a huge catch at the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday, writing for a 6-3 majority, significantly reeled in the power of federal regulators, tossing out a 40-year precedent on agency authority and a Commerce Department rule that the fishermen said could drive them out of business. The opinion -- officially overturning a 1984 decision known as "Chevron" -- creates a big splash, making it much easier for businesses and other interests to challenge rules touching every aspect of American life from food inspections, workplace safety, tax collection, environmental regulation and more.
- HuffPost
Supreme Court Overturns Homeless Rights In New Decision
Homeless advocates warn that the ruling could lead states and cities to effectively ban homeless people from living there.
- The Hill
White House sends Congress funding request to cover Baltimore bridge collapse costs
The White House on Friday submitted an emergency supplemental funding request to Congress seeking billions of dollars to cover the costs of the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore and other needs. White House budget director Shalanda Young wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) outlining the ask, which includes $33 million to replenish Army…