Day: July 31, 2020
Curfew and other restrictions imposed on Brixton demonstrations
July 31, 2020The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. A curfew and other restrictions have been imposed on demonstrations planned in south London to stop people blocking main roads or planning illegal music events, Scotland Yard has said. Numerous groups are planning to gather in […]
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Oklahoma murder suspect escapes prison from 12th floor cell using sheets
July 31, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Two cellmates broke out of a Oklahoma County jail by tying sheets together to form a makeshift rope and climbing outside the building from a 12th floor cell, officials said. One of the escapees, Pablo Robledo, 34 who was […]
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Spain records 3,000 new coronavirus cases in biggest jump since lifting lockdown
July 31, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Spain has recorded 3,092 more cases of coronavirus in the biggest jump since lifting their national lockdown in June. The country’s health ministry said cumulative cases, which also include results from antibody tests on people who may have recovered […]
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Ghislaine Maxwell court documents: Manuscript on Prince Andrew's alleged encounter with Epstein 'victim' Virginia Giuffre unsealed
July 31, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates A document detailing an account of the Duke of York’s alleged sexual encounter with a woman who claims to be one of Jeffrey Epstein‘s victims has been unsealed. The manuscript, titled The Billionaire Playboy’s Club, is among a series […]
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UK coronavirus LIVE: Boris Johnson delays easing of restrictions amid tightened lockdown in northern England as death toll rises by 120
July 31, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates Boris Johnson has announced that the further easing of lockdown restrictions due tomorrow has been postponed for at least two weeks. The easing of lockdown rules on August 1 had included allowing small wedding receptions and the reopening of […]
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Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence after lawyers argue 'jury was biased'
July 31, 2020The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates A US federal appeals court has overturned the death sentence of the man convicted of killing three people in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted of 30 charges, including conspiracy and use of a weapon of […]
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Johnson peerage for Lebedev crowns mutually beneficial friendship
July 31, 2020Boris Johnson has never made any secret of his enduring friendship with Evgeny Lebedev, the Russian-born newspaper owner with a reputation for throwing decadent parties. He has just been less keen to discuss what happens at these glamorous events, many of which have taken place at Lebedev’s restored castle in Perugia, Italy. The pair first […]
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Teenagers who killed PC Andrew Harper jailed for total of 42 years
July 31, 2020Three teenagers who dragged a police officer for more than a mile to his death have been sentenced for his manslaughter. Henry Long, 19, and passengers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, were all found guilty of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper at the Old Bailey last Friday. Driver Long was today sentenced […]
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