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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
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Get you up to speed: Trump installs Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Trump appointed longtime aide Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles, following the Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections. Wiles submitted her resignation on Thursday, and Miller will officially assume his role on Monday.
Stephen Miller will officially assume the role of White House Chief of Staff on Monday, following the resignation of Susie Wiles, who had initially planned to remain in her position through the lame-duck session of Congress. As a key figure in the White House, Miller is expected to face increased scrutiny and opposition from Democrats, particularly regarding his role in immigration policies and the broader implications of Trump’s decision amidst the aftermath of the midterm elections.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer condemned President Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miller, stating, “Donald Trump learned nothing from his historic defeat,” while House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries labelled Miller a “dangerous xenophobe.” As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January, Rep. Robert Garcia indicated that oversight investigations into Miller’s conduct would intensify.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether Wiles’ deputies will remain at the White House following her resignation.
Trump appoints Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles
Washington — President Trump moved Friday to install longtime aide Stephen Miller as his White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in the most significant shakeup of his team since Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections.
“I wanted to make a change,” the president told reporters shortly after announcing his decision on Truth Social. “I think Susie’s done a very good job, great job, but I just wanted to make a — Stephen’s been great. And we’ve got to make moves. Sometimes, sometimes in life, you have to make moves.”
In his Truth Social post, the president called Miller “one of my most trusted advisors” and said he would begin his new role on Monday. “Susie Wiles, who has done an outstanding job, will be moving over to the Trump Political Operation,” he wrote. “I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!”
Wiles submitted her resignation to the president on Thursday night, a U.S. official and a senior White House adviser told WTX US News. Her resignation was tied to Republicans’ midterm defeats, according to three sources familiar with the matter. It was unclear if her deputies would remain at the White House.
Wiles had planned to stay on as chief through Congress’ lame-duck session and exit after that, likely at the end of this year or early next year, according to sources familiar with her thinking. The president accelerated her departure.
Miller has been one of Mr. Trump’s closest and most loyal aides for years. He has a broad portfolio in the White House, including as the architect of the president’s immigration enforcement and deportation program. The president told reporters Miller is “very good politically” and is a “great manager.”
Wiles ran Mr. Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and has been his chief of staff since his first day back in the White House.
“Today is my last day as White House Chief of Staff,” Wiles posted on X. “Serving President Trump in the White House has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud to have been a part of what we’ve accomplished together from securing our border and cutting taxes to strengthening our economy and putting America First. More than anything, I’m grateful for the extraordinary people I’ve had the privilege of working alongside. While my role may be changing, my commitment to the president and the mission never will.”
Miller thanked “the incomparable Susie Wiles,” and said the “mission is more clear than ever: Fight with all of our soul to support our President and defend this magnificent Republic.”
Mr. Trump’s decision to install Miller as chief of staff represents a doubling down on his approach to governing, despite voters’ widespread rejection of his and congressional Republicans’ agenda on Tuesday.
Miller is loathed by Democrats on Capitol Hill who see him as the driving force behind some of the president’s most hardline policies. The president has said in recent days that he thinks he can work with the incoming Democratic leadership, but Miller’s promotion could lay the groundwork for a much more confrontational relationship.
Indeed, top Democrats quickly denounced the move and vowed to ramp up the pressure on Miller once they take control of Congress in January.
“Donald Trump learned nothing from his historic defeat,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on X. “Stephen Miller is the architect of the most barbaric, inhumane policies of this administration. Trump couldn’t have made a worse choice. Our Democratic majorities will fight him every step of the way.”
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, likely the next speaker, called Miller “a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.” He said “his presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor.”
Rep. Robert Garcia, who is in line to become chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said Miller “should lawyer up.”
“Oversight Democrats will continue to investigate Miller for his misconduct, and we will fight against his hateful policies in Congress and the courts,” Garcia said in a statement.
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Get you up to speed: Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle subject to home detention after child abuse material charge | News World
Thomas Markle, 82, has been arrested in his care home in Florida on charges of possession of child sexual abuse images linked to locations in the Philippines and Los Angeles. Following a court appearance, he was placed under home detention and electronic monitoring after being released on personal recognisance.
The FBI seized approximately 78 items related to the investigation during a raid on storage units rented by Thomas Markle in Los Angeles. Police in the Philippines are reportedly close to bringing formal charges against Markle after discovering similar images last month.
The FBI has stated that it will prosecute Thomas Markle “to the fullest extent of federal law,” following his arrest for possession of child sexual abuse images. Meanwhile, police in the Philippines are reportedly close to bringing formal charges against Markle after similar materials were discovered at his residence in Cebu City.
What remains unclear — The specific details surrounding the potential formal charges by police in the Philippines against Thomas Markle are yet to be disclosed.
Thomas Markle placed under home detention following child abuse material charges
The FBI arrested Thomas Markle, 82, after child sexual abuse images were found in locations connected to Markle in the Philippines and in Mexico (Picture: ITV)
Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, has appeared in court charged with possession of child sexual abuse images after being arrested in his Florida care home.
The FBI charged the 82-year-old after illegal images were found in locations connected to Markle in the Philippines and Los Angeles.
Following a bail hearing, Markle has been subject to home detention and electronic monitoring.
A US judge released him on personal recognisance, a joint statement from the Justice Department and US Attorney’s Office Central California confirmed.
Personal recognisance is a pre-trial release where a defendant does not pay cash bail upfront. Instead, they sign a written legal promise to attend future court appearances and abide by bail conditions.
The statement also confirmed Markle is not permitted to travel outside the Middle District of Florida and the Central District of California.
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Image shows the first page of the criminal complaint filed through the United States District Court for the Central District of California against Markle (Picture: Reuters)
Markle did not enter a plea today, and his arraignment date in the Central District of California is yet to be confirmed.
It is likely to be in several weeks.
His arrest came after the FBI raided storage boxes in Los Angeles units Markle rented for almost 20 years.
Agents seized approximately 78 items, including slides, film negatives, and books containing suspected child sexual abuse images.
At least three of the images found by authorities allegedly show nude pre-pubescent girls, and two included Markle in the Philippines.
Two witnesses have also contributed to the case against him.
Bill Essayli, the first assistant US attorney, said: ‘Mr Markle is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photographs depicting himself with minor girls.
Meghan Markle has been estranged from her father for several years (Picture: Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Netflix)
‘These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Mr Markle to the fullest extent of federal law.’
Police in the Philippines are also ‘very close’ to bringing formal charges against Markle after sexual abuse images were found in his home in Cebu City there last month. His son, Thomas Markle Jnr, told authorities he had found the images, having cared for his ailing father.
Mexican police have searched a property linked to Markle after a second tranche was reportedly discovered last week.
Before his arrest, Markle, who was moved to a care home for dementia patients, denied the accusations against him, labelling them ‘sick lies’.
He appeared in court for 30 minutes today in Tampa, Florida, wearing a black T-shirt while sitting in a wheelchair.
The judge listed the charges, with Markle saying he understood them.
‘According to an affidavit filed with the complaint in October 2026, law enforcement learned that an individual signed an affidavit regarding their discovery of suspected CSAM [child sexual abuse material] among Markle’s possessions in the Philippines,’ The Department of Justice said.
Markle has been released and will be subject to home detention (Picture: Reuters)
‘Law enforcement also interviewed another individual who disclosed that Markle rented a storage unit in the Los Angeles area. Information from the first individual later led agents to a second unit.’
The FBI was said to be preparing to search two more storage units in Los Angeles allegedly belonging to Markle, having been alerted to them by his son.
Kash Patel, the FBI director, said Markle ‘allegedly targeted innocent children and sought to steal their innocence through his criminal actions’.
Meghan distanced herself from her father in the lead-up to her 2018 wedding after he was caught selling family pictures to the paparazzi.
In January 2019, the Duchess of Sussex was handed a letter by a Metropolitan Police royal protection officer, and it contained child sex abuse claims against her dad.
Written by his first wife, late Roslyn Loveless, it is said to have prompted Meghan to want to go public with the claims, but she was allegedly advised against doing so by the officer.
The same officer failed to alert senior command to the letter, leaving senior royal aides and even the then Met Commissioner in the dark, it is understood.
Met Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over the matter.
In her final letter to him, the former Suits actress told her father she ‘knows he is an abuser’ and that he will never meet Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, it is claimed.
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