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Green Party leader Zack Polanski told the party conference in Brighton that voters should back the Greens to push Labour towards more progressive policies. He proposed a three-year limit on private rent rises, called for Palestine Action’s proscription to be overturned and addressed internal concerns about a forthcoming motion on Zionism.

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Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, lawyers say

Christa Pike was unconscious and on a ventilator in hospital after surviving a failed Tennessee execution, her lawyers said in a court filing reported by The Associated Press. They said faulty IV lines may have caused two doses of pentobarbital to enter her body rather than her bloodstream. Governor Bill Lee postponed further executions scheduled for this year and ordered a review.

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Charles’ Caribbean tour to address slavery’s legacy as reparations debate continues

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Former Nine O’Clock Service priest convicted of rape and four sexual assaults

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01Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts linked to alleged plot against Nigel Farage02Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, lawyers say03Charles’ Caribbean tour to address slavery’s legacy as reparations debate continues04Former Nine O’Clock Service priest convicted of rape and four sexual assaults05Former Eljamel patient expresses ‘shock’ at NHS Tayside’s approach to inquiry01Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts linked to alleged plot against Nigel Farage02Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, lawyers say03Charles’ Caribbean tour to address slavery’s legacy as reparations debate continues04Former Nine O’Clock Service priest convicted of rape and four sexual assaults05Former Eljamel patient expresses ‘shock’ at NHS Tayside’s approach to inquiry

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01PoliticsCOVERAGE6 hours agoSpain’s parliament rejects housing measures as protests intensifySpain’s parliament rejected two government housing decrees after Junts joined the Popular Party and Vox in opposing them. The defeat came amid protests over rising rents and the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, while the renters association Sindicato de Inquilinas called for further demonstrations and a general strike.Politics

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PoliticsIN DEPTH1 hour agoGO DEEPERPolanski urges Green supporters to ‘watch Labour move’ as he unveils rent controls

Green Party leader Zack Polanski told the party conference in Brighton to “Vote Green and watch Labour move”, claiming Green electoral victories push Labour towards more progressive policies. He proposed a three-year emergency brake on private rent rises, with increases limited to the lowest of CPI, wage growth or 2%, and called for a long-term national fair rents guarantee. Mr Polanski also called for Palestine Action’s proscription to be overturned. Senior Green figures Caroline Lucas and Adrian Ramsay warned that a proposed motion declaring “Zionism is racism” could be divisive, while Mr Polanski said the party was united on Gaza and called for an amendment seeking equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians.

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02IN DEPTH1 hour agoJoshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts in case involving Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts relating to alleged activity between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026. He is also accused of murdering Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe. The charge follows the reopening of an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s south London home. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

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03IN DEPTH2 hours agoChrista Pike unconscious and on a ventilator after failed Tennessee execution, lawyers say

Christa Pike remained unconscious and on a ventilator after surviving two doses of pentobarbital during Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, according to a court filing by her lawyers reported by the Associated Press. Her lawyers said faulty IV lines may have caused the drug to enter her body rather than her bloodstream. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee postponed further executions scheduled for this year and ordered a review, while state officials said the execution protocol had been followed.

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04IN DEPTH3 hours agoCharles’ Caribbean tour will not shy away from “the darkest days of our past”

King Charles’s upcoming visits to The Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda will address the legacy of slavery and colonialism while focusing on the host nations’ present and future, Buckingham Palace says. The tour comes as Caribbean leaders continue to call for reparations, while the UK Government maintains that it will not pay financial compensation or advise the King to issue an apology.

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01WHY IT MATTERSDefense & Security5 hours agoDylan Earl ordered to pay £164,301 to victims of Wagner-linked arson attack

A court ordered Dylan Earl to pay £164,301.13 in confiscated funds to two businesses damaged in the March 2024 Leyton warehouse arson attack. The report says the attack was linked to the Wagner Group, while the hearing focused on recovering available assets and compensating victims.

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Polanski urges voters to back Greens to push Labour towards progressive policies

Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts linked to alleged plot against Nigel Farage

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Charles’ Caribbean tour to address slavery’s legacy as reparations debate continues

Former Nine O’Clock Service priest convicted of rape and four sexual assaults

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