Brazil’s Bolsonaro Faces 27-Year Sentence for Coup Attempt Amid Global Economic and Political Turmoil
Brazil’s Former President Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of attempting a coup against the government in January 2023, has begun serving his 27-year prison sentence. The case stemmed from an alleged plot to overthrow President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration.
- Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence — Sky News
- Brazil’s Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence — Sky News
- Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence — Sky News
- Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot — BBC News
Ukraine Seeks US Support Amid Trump’s Push for Putin Meeting
Ukraine has reportedly reached an ‘understanding’ with the US on a peace plan, amid discussions about President Trump sending an envoy to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached with US on peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin — BBC News
- Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin in Moscow — BBC News
- Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin — BBC News
Chainsaw Chaser: Man Convicted of Attempting to Murder Police Officer
A man was found guilty of attempting to murder a police officer in Scotland after chasing the officer with a chainsaw. The incident followed earlier attempts to provoke the officer, leading to his conviction for attempted murder.
- Man tried to murder police officer after chasing him with chainsaw — BBC News
- Man found dead in harbour was ‘greatly respected’ police constable, force says — BBC News
- Man guilty of chasing police officer with chainsaw in murder attempt — Sky News
Indian Parents Demand Justice as ‘House of Horrors’ Convict Acquitted
A court in India has acquitted a man convicted for the brutal murder and abuse of children, sparking outrage among parents who question the justice system’s handling of the case. The incident has drawn renewed attention to child protection laws and police procedures.
- Who killed our children? Indian parents ask as ‘house of horrors’ convict acquitted — BBC News
- Who is Trump’s ‘drone guy’ Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks? — BBC News
Sky News Budget Predicts ‘Smorgasbord’ of Tax Hikes
The Sky News article reports that Rachel Reeves promises a range of tax hikes and necessary budgetary choices in today’s budget, as multiple policies are confirmed.
BBC: Ex-board member criticizes chair’s handling of bias crisis; ex-wife fears arrest in escalating Dubai custody battle
Ex-BBC board member resigns over criticism of the corporation’s handling of a bias crisis. Meanwhile, an ex-wife of a Dubai royal expresses fear of arrest amid an intensifying custody dispute.
- Ex-BBC board member criticised chair’s handling of bias crisis in resignation letter — BBC News
- Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates — BBC News
Reeves Pledges ‘Fair and Necessary Actions’ to Address Cost of Living Crisis
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves vows to make ‘fair and necessary choices’ in the upcoming 2025 Budget, emphasizing action on soaring living costs as she seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with supporting struggling families.
London councils hit by cyber attack with data potentially compromised
Cyber attackers targeted London councils, possibly compromising sensitive data across multiple local government systems.
- London councils hit by ‘cyber attack’ with data potentially compromised — Sky News
- London councils hit by cyber attack — Sky News
Justice Secretary Proposes Reducing Jury Trials to Serious Cases Only
A BBC News article discusses Justice Secretary’s proposal to limit jury trials, suggesting they should be reserved for the most serious cases only.
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