Serikzhan Bilash, who fought for victims of China’s internment camps, pleaded guilty in return for freedom A rights activist in Kazakhstan who faced seven years imprisonment over his outspoken opposition to neighbouring China was unexpectedly freed on Friday as public and international pressure over his case mounted.Serikzhan Bilash, whose activism Read more
A day after Gibraltar judge allows vessel’s release, US condemns ‘scheme to unlawfully access US financial system’The US justice department on Friday unveiled a warrant for the seizure of the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a weeks-long diplomatic dispute, one day after a Gibraltar judge allowed the release Read more
Social media posts show serious congestion as ‘temporary’ issue affects hubs including JFK and LAXThousands of travelers at major US airports faced congested terminals and long lines on Friday due to a temporary computer outage that affected the US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) processing systems. Related: Passenger anger as Read more
Killer fled with body while tourist’s Canadian partner ran several kilometres to get helpA man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon, who was shot in a random attack while camping in New Zealand.The 23-year-old man will face Hamilton district court on Saturday charged with murder, Read more
Just 34 per cent of voters want a Halloween no deal if no agreement possible – blowing hole in prime minister’s claim of a mandate Via: Brexit: Voters firmly reject Boris Johnson's plan to crash out of EU with no deal, poll finds
• Lahore can shine in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap• Alaadel in good form ahead of outing at RiponThe state of the going is often the single most important variable in racing, and the heavy rain across the country on Friday that has fallen on already sodden tracks has underlined Read more
‘I’m a low-tax guy,’ says former banker. ‘I want to see simpler taxes’ Via: New chancellor Sajid Javid considers change to stamp duty
Shopping and conference centres found to have used controversial technology Via: Facial recognition becoming 'epidemic' in British public spaces
‘Policing has always been dangerous,’ says Thames Valley Police chief constable Via: Death of PC Andrew Harper highlights rise in assaults on officers
Scotland battening down hatches but downpours elsewhere set to retreat into showers Via: UK weather forecast: Bets off on August being wettest ever as thunderstorms and gales forecast