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Hong Kong crackdown: 50 opposition activists arrested
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New Hong Kong crackdown as 50 opposition activists are arrested in largest operation under Beijing's draconian security lawPolice said 53 people were arrested for alleged 'subversion' in a morning swoop Charges were ...
Are police taking Covid crackdown too far?
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Are police taking Covid crackdown too far? Officers enter family's home 'because too many people were inside', tape off public benches and turn visitors away from beauty spots as forces get tough on lockdown flouters...
LA crackdown: 182 arrested for underground ‘superspreader’ events
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LA County officials arrest 182 people at two superspreader events over the weekend including a 'swinger's party' in a warehouse as a person dies from the virus every eight minutes in California182 adults were arreste...
Boris vows to crackdown on free school meal firms
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Boris vows to crackdown on free school meal firms after meeting with Marcus Rashford - as teachers admit to spending as little as £1 per meal rather than government set amount of £2.30 due to 'overheads' like staff w...
Navalny aide jailed and girl questioned in free speech crackdown
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Putin's free speech crackdown continues: Alexei Navalny spokeswoman is jailed for nine days to prevent her attending protests, as girl, 16, is hauled before cops for removing portrait of Vladimir from classroomKira Y...
Matt Hancock ramps up Cabinet war over border crackdown
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Matt Hancock ramps up Cabinet war over border crackdown saying UK needs 'precautionary' action against Covid variants that haven't been detected yet – amid claims PM wants more 'targeted' approachPM favours targeted ...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns Putin’s protest crackdown
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns Putin's crackdown on protests and jailing of Alexei Navalny but warns MAGA attack on Capitol makes it harder to stand up for democracyBlinken told the 'Today' show the crack...
Myanmar protesters defy military crackdown to take to the streets
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Tanks push through crowds of protesters in Myanmar as new law threatens 20 years in jail for anyone 'inciting hatred against coup leaders'Armoured vehicles rolled on the streets of Myanmar today as military put press...
Bloodshed as 18 activists die in Myanmar crackdown
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Bloodshed as 18 activists die in Myanmar crackdown: Thirty people are wounded and 1,000 are detained after weekend of protests over military coupAt least 18 people have been killed as police forces crackdown on prote...
Justice for all: Priti Patel is to be handed powers in crime crackdown
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Justice for all: Priti Patel is to be handed powers to crack down on activists wreaking havoc... and rapists and thugs will serve more jail time under wide-ranging new billMaximum term for vandalising memorials to ri...
Tory unrest as MPs prepare to vote TONIGHT on protest crackdown law
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Tory unrest as MPs prepare to vote TONIGHT on law cracking down on 'annoying' protests – while ministers accuse Labour of trying to block tougher sentences for killers and terroristsMPs are due to vote on the Police,...
Priti Patel eyes US-style immigration crackdown
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Border blitz to keep criminals out: Priti Patel eyes US-style immigration crackdown by screening every traveller heading for Britain... BEFORE they even board a planeUnder the plans, all overseas visitors will be for...
More migrants arrive by boat to Kent hours after crackdown announced
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More migrants arrive by boat to Dover and Dungeness one day after Priti Patel announced new crackdown on the cross-Channel people trafficking tradeAround 35 intercepted off Dover while another five landed in Dungenes...
Share, Bitcoin and property investors face tax office crackdown
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Why playing the share market, buying Bitcoin or selling a house could get you in trouble with the tax office - here's how to make sure you don't get stungAustralian Taxation Office cracking down on those who profited...
Mother whose son, three, was injured by e-scooter demands crackdown
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Mother whose son, three, was badly injured by e-scooter in hit-and-run demands urgent crackdown on the vehiclesMilosz Gleba, 3, suffered two broken collarbones after being struck by e-scooter The boy was left in awfu...
Bitcoin plunges in value as China starts cryptocurrency crackdown
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Bitcoin plunges in value as China starts cryptocurrency crackdown just days after Elon Musk said Tesla would not accept digital currencyChina announced bitcoin will not be allowed in transactions due to fluctuations ...