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Nationwide Unrest and Over 100 Arrests as Southport Protests Escalate

Michael JockAugust 1, 2024

Following the devastating knife assault in Southport, there have been nationwide protests that have resulted in over 100 arrests. Since the first incident earlier this week, there has been widespread agitation and fury, and in numerous locations, Southport protests have turned violent. Central London Clashes On Wednesday night, the tension in central London reached...

Public Inquiry Into the Omagh Bombing Begins

Michael JockJuly 30, 2024

The first session of the much awaited public investigation into the Omagh bombing is scheduled for Tuesday. This session, which will be chaired by Lord Alan Turnbull, will describe the direction and procedures of the Omagh, County Tyrone, inquiry. Tragic Event of the Omagh Bombing 29 people were killed in the horrific attack carried...

Important Update: Firefighters battle weather challenges as wildfires rage across the West.

Michael JockJuly 29, 2024

Wildfire across North America are wreaking havoc across Canada and the Western United States, destroying houses, injuring people, and forcing large-scale evacuations. More than 360,000 acres—a region larger than Phoenix, Arizona—have been charred by the greatest active wildfire in the United States. There is hope and uncertainty in the weather forecast as firefighters prepare for...

Mother Imprisoned for Coercing Daughter into Fatal Marriage

Michael JockJuly 29, 2024

In a landmark case, an Australian mother forced marriage and has been imprisoned for the first time under the nation’s forced marriage laws. Sakina Muhammad Jan, in her late 40s, compelled her daughter, Ruqia Haidari, to marry Mohammad Ali Halimi, 26, in 2019 for a small payment. Tragically, Halimi murdered Haidari just six weeks after...