Washington appeals court hears challenge to Pentagon discipline of Senator Mark Kelly
A three-judge appeals panel in Washington has heard arguments in a lawsuit seeking to stop the Pentagon from disciplining Senator Mark Kelly over a video warning about illegal military orders.The case centres on whether the Pentagon can move ahead with punishment linked to the video, which has become the focus of the legal challenge.The hearing took place before the Washington panel on Thursday.The dispute has drawn attention because it involves a sitting senator and the military's disciplinary process.The lawsuit is aimed at preventing any action by the Pentagon while the case is being considered.The hearing matters because it tests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:05 LONDON
Dundalk court hears victim impact evidence in extortion sentencing case
A Dundalk Circuit Court hearing has heard victim impact evidence from Drogheda businessman Neil Kelly in the sentencing of three men who pleaded guilty to extortion-related offences.The court was told Kelly had a pipe bomb and bullets left at his front door, and that he was threatened he would "end up like Kevin Lunny".The hearing is taking place before Judge Dara Hayes.Thomas O'Gorman, Francis O'Hanlon and Darren Cole each pleaded guilty to one count of demanding money with menaces.Judge Hayes said their offending formed part of a "greater scheme of extraordinary intimidation" and indicated a custodial sentence was inevitable.The three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
London murder trial hears Annabel Rook feared partner was 'on the warpath'
A London court has heard new testimony in the murder trial of Clifton George, who is accused of killing his partner, Annabel Rook, at their home in Stoke Newington last June.Jurors were told Rook had warned in a voice message shortly before her death that he was "on the warpath".The court heard that Rook, 46, sent messages to her sister describing George's behaviour as abusive and saying she no longer felt the relationship was tenable.In one recording played to jurors, she said she feared there would be "more wrath to come".Prosecutors allege George punched Rook, tried to strangle her and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:04 LONDON
Inquiry hears psychiatrist did not detain Nottingham killer after 2022 flatmate assault
An inquiry has heard that a psychiatrist decided not to detain Valdo Calocane under the Mental Health Act after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in January 2022.The doctor said Calocane was able to return home after the assessment, despite concerns about his mental state.Dr Mike Skelton, a consultant psychiatrist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, told the inquiry that Calocane "wished to take control" during the assessment.The hearing was told the decision followed a police callout to Faraday Road, where Calocane had put a flatmate into a headlock and taken him hostage.The assessment took place the day after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:33 LONDON
Ireland committee hears Meta has changed teen accounts amid fresh EU and regulator scrutiny
Meta has told an Oireachtas committee that it has "fundamentally changed" how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook, as the company faces new scrutiny over how its services are presented to minors.Dualta Ó Broin, Meta's director of public policy in Ireland, said the company was "constantly" innovating in response to risks to underage users.He said this included "teen accounts" that restrict the type of content shown in feeds and extra steps for parents to limit material further.The hearing came after Coimisiún na Meán launched investigations earlier this week into Meta over recommender systems on Facebook and Instagram.Last month, the European Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:05 LONDON
Australia antisemitism royal commission hears claims of abuse and workplace pressure
Australia's royal commission into antisemitism has heard fresh testimony that Jewish Australians have faced verbal abuse, pressure to resign and hostility at work during its fourth day of public hearings.The commission also heard evidence from Australia's antisemitism envoy, Jillian Segal, who said hatred towards Jews had become "almost fashionable".A Sydney nurse, identified as AAV, told the hearing she had been called "Zionist scum" by colleagues and said New South Wales Health was "not safe for Jewish people".AAV, a nurse manager and dual Australian-Israeli citizen, said she blamed NSW Health for failing to act on the behaviour she described.She said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Old Bailey hears accused in Starmer arson case said he did not know who prime minister was
The Old Bailey has heard that a Ukrainian man accused over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer told police he had never heard of the prime minister.The testimony came as the trial continued in London over fires at properties and a car connected to the Labour leader.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, Petro Pochynok, 35, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir.All three, who live in London, deny the charges.Prosecutors say Lavrynovych carried out the attacks after being recruited online by a Russian-speaking Telegram user called "El Money", who promised payment.A transcript... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Nottingham inquiry hears Valdo Calocane was discharged after staff could not find him
A public inquiry into the Nottingham killings has heard that Valdo Calocane was discharged from mental health services in September 2022 after staff said they could not find him.The hearing was told he had missed appointments and made no further contact with the team.Emma Robinson, a team leader with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis service, said staff had tried to reach him at his address, by phone and by letter.She told the inquiry: "We couldn't work with him, we couldn't find him at this point." Calocane had been under the trust's care for two years and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
