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70 Convictions in New York Public Housing Bribery Scandal

70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case

A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.

Lord Mandelson Faces £300 Fine for Public Urination in London Street

Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination

Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.

Australian Public Sector Pay Surge: Wages Jump 3.4% as Private Sector Workers Left Behind

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Debra Messing Confronts Rising Islamophobia in Powerful Social Media Stand

Debra Messing Confronts Islamophobia in Political Clash

Will & Grace star Debra Messing calls out Republican politician Zohran Mamdani for alleged Islamophobic rhetoric in viral social media exchange, highlighting growing concerns about anti-Muslim sentiment in political discourse.

Heroic Bystander Confronts Knife-Wielding Attacker in Broad Daylight London Confrontation

Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London

A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.

The Chancellor's Tax Gamble: Why Rachel Reeves Must Consider Raising Taxes to Save Public Services

Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes

Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.

The Modern Witch Hunt: How Moral Panics Shape Society Without Magic

Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics

An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.

Democrat's 'Street Language' Attack on Trump Sparks Political Firestorm in Parliament

Democrat's 'street language' about Trump sparks outrage

Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after using controversial 'street language' to describe Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from Conservative MPs and igniting debate about political discourse standards.

UK Trans Rights Crisis: Expert Warns of Widespread Exclusion from Public Spaces

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

The Silent Threat to Democracy: Why Political Etiquette Is Failing America

Political Etiquette: Democracy's Silent Threat

As American democracy faces unprecedented challenges, an over-reliance on political etiquette and procedural norms is creating dangerous vulnerabilities. This analysis reveals why being 'polite' might be the greatest threat to democratic survival.

The Hidden Cost of Austerity: Why Cutting Public Services Is a False Economy

The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

Brits Trust AI More Than Politicians: Shocking Poll Reveals Who We Really Believe

Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals

A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.

Public Decorum in Crisis: The Alarming Surge of Aggression at UK Public Events

Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events

Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.

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