US civil rights lawyer and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was “disgusted” after the White House posted an image of her arrest which was edited to show her in tears. She was detained for organising a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a Minnesota church last month. BBC Verify’s Jake Horton spoke […]
Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns. Source link
No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm. Source link
Why Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze
A look back through the recent guests says a lot about the influence of Saudi Arabia – US President Donald Trump, France’s Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Friedrich Mertz of Germany, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, and the UK’s own Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Source link
Hillsborough parents' 'last battle for daughters'
Jenni and Trevor Hicks are leading a new campaign to correct official court records from the 1990s. Source link
We're unable to grieve for dad ahead of Nottingham attacks inquiry
Ian Coates’s sons say they hope the public inquiry into the killings will bring them closure. Source link
'I’m obsessed with bar livestreams. All the drama of a night out – from my sofa'
There’s been a surge in people watching such streams on TikTok, but bars say they face sanctions. Source link
My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech. Source link
The Papers: 'Payoff for Mandelson' and PM's 'relegation battle'
The continued fallout from the government’s handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal dominates Sunday’s papers. Source link
How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways
Maria Vanifatova, chief executive of Meaningful Vision, says the number of chicken shops has been growing in the UK with a long list US chains have entered the market in recent years – including Raising Cane’s, Chick‑fil‑A, Slim’s Chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Popeyes, and Wingstop. Source link