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Hundreds of police raided the headquarters of a religious group called the Amadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, arresting nine people. The investigation stems from allegations of sexual offenses, modern slavery, and forced marriage, originating from a complaint made by one woman in 2023. Nine suspects of various nationalities were arrested, though police emphasized the investigation targets criminal behavior, not the religion itself.

John Ellis, who has run the Shalom Youth Center in East Marsh for 54 years, warns that the education system is failing working-class young people in Grimsby. Several youth at the center openly admit to avoiding school for months, finding it boring and disengaging. Ellis argues that academy-style education has improved outcomes for high-achieving students but has moved further from the culture of disadvantaged young people.

A brief video clip captures the moment police arrest a suspect in connection with an attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green. The arrest is made on suspicion of attempted murder. The clip is very short and contains minimal dialogue beyond the arrest command.

The first-ever fossil fuel phase-out conference took place in Colombia, bringing together nearly 60 countries to address global dependence on oil, coal, and gas. Speakers connected geopolitical instability — including tensions linked to Iran and oil — to the urgency of transitioning to clean energy. The conference aimed to end denial about fossil fuels being the root cause of climate and geopolitical problems.

Lambrini Girls argue that AI poses an existential threat to art and human creativity, describing the current moment as a 'cultural ice age.' They express deep concern that AI-generated content is replacing genuine human expression, while also drawing creative inspiration from this very anxiety.

French authorities are investigating a website previously used to facilitate the mass rape of Giselle Pelicot, which has resurfaced under a new name after being shut down in 2024. Dominic Pelicot used the platform, originally called Coco, to recruit strangers to assault his sedated wife, for which he received a 20-year prison sentence. Officials and women's rights groups are now calling for broader action against such platforms.

A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy became stranded in the Baltic Sea near Germany and has been rescued. The whale was placed on a barge and is being transported to the North Sea, with hopes it will eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean.

A new study identifies 11 types of cancer, including breast, bowel, and liver cancer, that are increasingly affecting adults aged 20 to 49. While a full explanation remains unclear, rising obesity rates are identified as a contributing factor. Other lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol, and physical activity have not worsened.

King Charles presented President Trump with the original ship's bell from HMS Trump, a British submarine launched in 1944, as a personal gift during a state dinner. The King delivered a witty speech referencing shared Anglo-American history, including playful jabs about language and the Boston Tea Party.

King Charles addressed the US Congress, praising the 'unbreakable' bond between the United Kingdom and the United States. He acknowledged historical disagreements between the two nations while emphasizing their shared democratic values and traditions. He quoted President Trump's description of the relationship as 'priceless and eternal.'