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DC MAYOR CREDITS FEDERAL SURGE FOR SHARP DROP IN CRIME – Mayor credits the increase in federal officers  In Washington, D.C., officials say violent crime has fallen sharply after a federal law enforcement surge. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported carjackings down 87% over the past 20 days, along with fewer homicides and gun crimes. She thanked federal officers for their support and backed President Trump’s request for $2 billion to strengthen infrastructure in the district. The move follows Trump’s declaration of a crime emergency earlier this month, which brought in National Guard troops and temporarily placed local policing under federal control.…

STARMER TO REPLACE THIRD TOP AIDE – Nin Pandit expected to leave role as Prime Minister’s personal private secretary Sir Keir Starmer is replacing his top civil servant, marking the third senior departure in less than a year. Nin Pandit, who has served as the Prime Minister’s principal private secretary for just ten months, is said to be leaving the role.  It’s one of the most powerful positions in government, acting as gatekeeper to the prime minister and shaping the flow of information and decisions in Downing Street. Her exit follows the departure of chief of staff Sue Gray last…

BOLIVIA COURT EASES RESTRICTIONS- On opposition figures linked to 2019 political turmoil A Bolivian court has ordered the lifting of preventive prison for former Santa Cruz governor Luis Fernando Camacho and former civic leader of Potosi, Marco Pumari, both accused of involvement in the 2019 political turmoil that led to former President Evo Morales’ resignation, their lawyers and the Supreme Court confirmed. Camacho and Pumari were accused of leading post-election protests in 2019, when they were presidents of the civic committees in their regions. Camacho was granted house arrest while Pumari “will defend himself in freedom,” his lawyer Diego Gutierrez…

AI SPY CAMERAS TAKE AIM AT BRITAIN’S ‘GHOST PLATE’ DRIVERS – As many as 2 million drivers could be using doctored or fake number plates Police are stepping up their fight against motorists who are dodging the rules with so-called “ghost plates.” Across the UK, it’s estimated that as many as two million drivers could be using doctored or fake number plates to escape detection from Ulez charges, speed cameras, and low-emission zones. That’s about one in 15 motorists — a startling figure that highlights just how widespread the problem has become. But now, technology is catching up. West Midlands…

CHRISTIAN CHARITY CHALLENGES PRIDE PARTICIPATION – Christian Institute called for a ban on civil servants forcibly aligning with Pride The neutrality of Britain’s civil service is under sharp scrutiny as a leading Christian charity has taken the bold step of launching legal action, challenging what it calls the government’s open alignment with Pride and gender ideology. The Newcastle-based Christian Institute has formally called for a ban on civil servants wearing rainbow lanyards, declaring pronouns in the workplace, or representing government departments at Pride parades. At the heart of their case is a simple but controversial question: should the civil service,…

TRUMP PREPARED TO IMPOSE ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA – Serious consequences if Russia rejects a ceasefire President Donald Trump said he is prepared to impose economic sanctions against Russia if Vladimir Putin fails to agree to a ceasefire, warning of serious consequences. “We want to have an end. We have economic sanctions. I’m talking about economics because we’re not going to get into a world war,” Trump said. Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that Russia launched in 2022. Analysts estimate that more than a million soldiers on both sides have been killed…

EU DEFENDS DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AFTER TRUMP THREATENS TARIFFS – EU says the Digital Services Legislation & Digital Markets Act apply broadly The European Union (EU) reaffirmed that regulating economic activities, including rules concerning major technology firms, is its sovereign right. “It is the sovereign right of the EU and its member states to regulate economic activities on our territory, which are consistent with our democratic values,” European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho said at a press conference. Pinho added that the issue was not part of the EU’s recent framework agreement with the United States, describing the two matters as…

OFGEM ANNOUNCES 2% ENERGY PRICE RISE FROM OCTOBER – Households face higher bills as standing charges go u Millions of households across England, Scotland and Wales are set to face higher gas and electricity bills this autumn, after Ofgem confirmed a 2% rise in its latest energy price cap. From October, a typical household will pay around £1,755 a year—an increase of £35 compared to the current cap. While smaller than past spikes, campaigners warn the change will still leave families grappling with high energy costs during the colder months. The cap sets the maximum price suppliers can charge per…

WOLVES REJECT £55M NEWCASTLE BID FOR STRAND LARSEN – Magpies’ deadline day striker hunt grows desperate FS Wolves have knocked back a second, improved bid from Newcastle United worth £55 million for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, further frustrating the Magpies’ urgent search for attacking reinforcements. The offer was rejected on Tuesday evening, just as the 25-year-old forward produced a match-winning display, scoring two late goals in Wolves’ thrilling 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over West Ham. His performance only underlined his value, with manager Vitor Pereira acknowledging after the game that “every player has a price” — though Wolves appear determined…

U.S. OPEN FIRST ROUND – Anna Bondar beat Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 Anna Bondar, ranked No. 97 in the world, took advantage of shaky play by No. 12 Elina Svitolina and upset the Ukrainian, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Svitolina, who gave birth to a daughter in the spring of 2022, returned to the tour a year later and steadily improved her ranking. She had a solid clay season, winning a WTA 250 title in Rouen, France and advancing to the quarterfinals of the French Open, where she lost to Iga Swiatek. But, after winning…