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Adam Toledo: Chicago police release video of officer shooting boy
“We have heard reports in the media that more protests are planned today, and while we have no direct knowledge of such events, we pray that for the sake of our city, people remain peaceful to honour Adam’s memory and work constructively to promote reform,” they said in a...
Man admits harassing BBC reporter Sima Kotecha
Sima Kotecha was harassed while preparing for a broadcast in Leicester city centre. Source link
Greensill: Cronyism watchdog says system need urgent reform
Tory peer Eric Pickles is concerned about possible conflicts of interest amid ongoing Greensill lobbying row. Source link
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the “image-obsessed” platform is dangerous for children’s health and privacy. Source link
Fifth of all songs streamed in UK in 2020 were rap and hip hop
New figures from the BPI show rap and hip hop streams are at an all-time high. Source link
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. Source link
Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for variants?
People who live, work or travel through two south London boroughs are being urged to take a Covid-19 test. Source link
4.7 million waiting for operations in England
Mr Tim Mitchell, vice-president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England said: “Although the most urgent operations, for cancer and life-threatening conditions went ahead, hundreds of thousands of patients waiting for routine surgery such as hip and knee operations, cochlear implants and vascular operations had their treatment cancelled...
Victoria Cross: 'Inspiring' WW1 messenger's medal sold for £248,000
Pte James Towers’ medal, received for his bravery delivering orders under fire, sells for £248,000. Source link
