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Sarah Michelle Gellar and other Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars have spoken out after their castmate Charisma Carpenter accused the show’s creator Joss Whedon of bullying and abuse of power. Sarah Michelle Gellar and three other Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars have spoken out after their castmate Charisma Carpenter accused the show’s creator Joss Whedon … Read more
Southampton condemn ‘abhorrent and archaic’ racist abuse suffered by Alex Jankewitz online after 19-year-old was sent off just 79 seconds into 9-0 mauling by Manchester United Southampton’s Alex Jankewitz was sent-off after 82 seconds at Man United The Saints never recovered and went on to concede nine goals without reply The teenager then received a … Read more
Critics have slammed the NHS charity Christmas advert for showing medics battling to save Santa’s life, claiming it will ‘scare the hell out of little ones’. The film, titled The Gift, depicts an old bearded man unconcious on a hospital bed wearing an oxygen mask as NHS medics in full PPE try to revive him. … Read more
Russian Formula One driver apologises for posting on Instagram an ‘abhorrent’ video of him appearing to grope a woman in back seat of a car Haas F1 have condemned a video posted by incoming driver Nikita Mazepin The Russian, 21, is set to join the American team next year after racing in F2 He posted … Read more
Britain, France and Germany condemn ‘deeply worrying’ bid by Iran to install advanced centrifuges at enrichment plant in defiance of 2015 nuclear deal UN watchdog says Iran has begun operating advanced centrifuges at Natanz Britain, France and Germany said plans violated the deal that Trump quit in 2018 Iran is only meant to enrich uranium … Read more
What a dopey idea! Campaigners condemn alcohol-style ‘units’ system to guide cannabis users The scheme would resemble official alcohol unit guidelines Scientific studies show cannabis is up to 24 per cent more potent than in 1970s Bath researchers analysed data from more than 80,000 street dealer samples Charity Cannabis Skunk Sense warns there is no … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to criticise Met Police over ‘race hate’ probe into journalist Darren Grimes – who slams investigation as a ‘waste of time with terrifying consequences’ for press freedom Mr Starmer said ‘When people go over the line it’s right that it’s investigated’ Scotland Yard vowed to continue its investigation into Darren Grimes … Read more
Three men are injured after triple shooting in Coventry city centre as police step up patrols and condemn act of ‘outrageous violence’ Coventry police say they will be stepping up patrols after three men were shot The force is urging witnesses to come forward as investigation gets underway Senior officer condemned ‘outrageous violence’ on the … Read more
The parents of Jacob Blake have spoken out against the ‘violence and destruction’ that has rocked Kenosha, Wisconsin in response to their son’s shooting by police, and said they’re praying for all involved, including police officers. In an emotional press conference on Tuesday, Julia Jackson and Jacob Blake Sr spoke publicly for the first time … Read more
Students and parents have condemned ‘panicked’ changes to the way A-level results in England are decided, saying they have increased stress and reduced fairness. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced late on Tuesday that students will be able to use their results in mock tests to appeal if they are unhappy with the grades they are … Read more