A protest took place in Epsom following the rape of a woman outside Epsom Methodist Church in the early hours.The victim, a woman in her 20s, was attacked after leaving a nightclub and being followed.Protesters demanded descriptions of the suspects, leading to road blockages and clashes with police.Surrey Police deployed riot officers to manage the protest on Epsom High Street.Dozens of officers were present as some protesters threw objects at police.The protest caused disruption to motorists and raised concerns among local residents.The police have released limited information about the suspects, stating they do not have sufficient details to provide descriptions.Authorities... [Continue Reading]
US Congressman Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from the House of Representatives on April 13, 2026, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.The California Democrat made the decision after suspending his campaign for governor amid growing pressure from both parties.Swalwell, who has served in Congress since 2012 representing a district near San Francisco, faced accusations from four women ranging from sexual harassment to rape.He acknowledged mistakes in judgment but denied the serious allegations.The resignation comes as the House Ethics Committee and Manhattan prosecutors have opened investigations into Swalwell's conduct.Several lawmakers called for his expulsion from Congress, while Swalwell argued that expulsion... [Continue Reading]
A woman in her 20s was raped by several men outside Epsom Methodist Church in Surrey during the early hours of Saturday morning.The attack occurred between 2am and 4am BST after the victim left Labyrinth Epsom nightclub.Surrey Police confirmed the woman was followed from the nightclub before the assault took place on Ashley Road, near the church.The investigation is ongoing, with officers conducting extensive inquiries to identify and locate the suspects.The victim is receiving support from specialist officers, including a Sexual Offences Liaison Officer, as she deals with the distressing aftermath.Police described her as very shaken by the incident.Detective Inspector... [Continue Reading]
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]