The former president will complete his civic duty in Chicago, court officials say, and he’s not the only high-profile individual to have done so recentlyBarack Obama has been called for jury duty and the former US president plans to show up, according to court officials.The chief judge of Cook County, Read more
Scientists find that climate change has helped push first frosts later across the countryThe length of the US winter is shortening, with the first frost of the year arriving more than one later than it did 100 years ago, according to more than a century of measurements from weather stations Read more
French activists say it is ‘indecent’ to honour director, who is wanted in US for unlawful sex with a 13-year-old-girlFrench feminists have voiced outrage over a planned retrospective of the films of director Roman Polanski, who has been accused of several sexual assaults, calling it “an insult” to women following Read more
Activists fear repression as ICC officials say investigations into possible historic crimes against humanity will continueBurundi on Friday became the first nation ever to leave the international criminal court, set up 15 years ago to prosecute those behind the world’s worst atrocities.The government on Friday hailed it a “historic” day Read more
Administration asked to clarify its official position on women whose allegations surfaced during campaign and which president has called ‘fake news’The White House’s “official position” on the sexual misconduct allegations against Donald Trump that came out during the presidential campaign is that all of the women were lying, a spokesperson Read more
Refusing money on basis of offence records 'a new form of victim-blaming', says Shadow minister Via: Hundreds of sex assault victims refused compensation due to criminal convictions
People complain about stinging eyes and feeling sick Via: Noxious smell triggers chemical alert in East Sussex as people advised to stay indoors
Exclusive: Chair of Commons Science and Technology Committee raises concern over 'potentially fatal consequences' of failing to listen to scientific advice Via: Grenfell Tower fire: Sajid Javid warned over lack of department chief scientist in the wake of fatal blaze
Labour leader responds to allegations of widespread abuse in Westminster Via: Jeremy Corbyn admits sexual assault 'thrives' in Parliament
Prime Minister says in a statement the UK wishes to see 'Spanish unity preserved' Via: Theresa May says UK 'does not recognise' Catalan declaration of independence