Real World News
This is a place to discuss things of a serious nature that aren't connected to policing. It can be news stories or subjects of interest unrelated to policing in this country or abroad.
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A “highly respected” police officer has been found dead in the Barry Burn, near the Carnoustie Golf Links course in Scotland. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/mystery-after-police-officer-found-dead-in-barry-burn-river-near-famous-carnoustie-scottish-golf-course/ar-BBR77gg?ocid=spartandhp
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Brexit: EU to reveal no-deal plans 19 December 2018 Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Airspace rights are among the points addressed …
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Sadiq Khan has said he is likely to raise council tax by the maximum amount possible next year to help pay for policing London’s streets. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-says-he-plans-maximum-council-tax-hike-to-help-pay-for-policing-on-londons-streets-a4021006.html
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European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers' 19 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Hackers successfully targeted the European Union's diplomatic communications over a period of several years, The New York Times reports. Thousan…
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Immigration White Paper: Post-Brexit migration plans unveiled 19 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The proposals would remove the cap on the number of workers classed as "hi…
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Brexit: 'Horrified' firms warn time is running out 19 December 2018 Related TopicsBrexit Image copyright Getty Images British businesses have criticised politicians for focusing on in-fighting rather than preparing for Brexit, warning that there is not …
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Zimbabwe army used 'unjustifiable' force in post-election clashes 18 December 2018 Related TopicsZimbabwe election 2018 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionBBC captures footage of post-election violence in Harare Zimbabwe's military used "unjustifiable" force against opposition protesters in the wake of this year's presidential ele…
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18 December 2018 US President Donald Trump's troubled charity foundation is to close down amid allegations that he misused its funds. The move comes after a deal reached with the attorney general of New York State, Barbara Underwood, who will supervise the distribution of its remaining monies. She has accused Mr Trump and family members of using it for private and political gain. The case against …
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Yemen war: Ceasefire takes effect in Hudaydah after skirmishes 18 December 2018 Related TopicsYemen crisis Image copyright Reuters Image caption Pro-government forces and the Houthis (pictured) b…
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Image copyright PA Image caption The number of lollipop ladies and men has fallen almost a quarter in five years Safety campaigners say cuts to the number of lollipop men and women near schools are "jeopardising lives". The number of them funded by councils in Great Britain has fallen by 1,500, almost a quarter, in five years, figures obtained by the BBC show. Some councils are consulting on removing funding for crossing wardens entirely due to budget pressures. The Local Government Association said councils were trying to maintain crossing patrols wherever possible. Figures on the cuts in lollipop warden posts equate to a loss of almost o…
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Xi Jinping says China 'will never seek hegemony' 18 December 2018 Image copyright EPA Image caption Xi Jinping praised China's "epic accomplishments" …
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Former CBS boss Leslie Moonves denied $120m exit pay 18 December 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Leslie Moonves, the former boss of CBS, will not receive a $120m (£95m) severance package after an inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct. The US broadcas…
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Poland reinstates Supreme Court judges following EU ruling 17 December 2018 Image copyright AFP Image caption The government's decision to lower the retirement age for judges sparked mass protests…
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Al-Shabab in Somalia: Air strikes kill 62 militants, US says 17 December 2018 Image copyright AFP Image caption The US says it is committed to eradicating al-Shabab safe havens in Somalia …
