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About 700 prisoners serving sentences of up to 19 months are being released across England and Wales under a new early release scheme, with the first departures beginning at 8.30am. The releases mark the start of a programme expected to free more than 4,500 offenders by June, including some domestic abusers, fraudsters and people convicted of certain violent or sexual offences. Prisoners were seen leaving jails including Brixton, Durham, Leeds and Berwyn. Some smiled and raised their fists, while inmates at Brixton reportedly shouted and laughed inside the prison. One man leaving HMP Brixton, who said he had been jailed…

Cornell University officials were warned that fraternity violations were not being dealt with under the institution’s own disciplinary rules before an alleged drugging and sexual assault at Alpha Epsilon Pi, according to an email from a Cornell University Police Department officer. The message, dated November 9 2022, described frustration within the police department over the administration’s handling of alleged underage drinking and unregistered events. It said organisations were being referred for conduct that could warrant suspension, but were often not even placed on probation. Under Cornell’s policy, referrals alleging underage alcohol consumption and unregistered events were supposed to result in…

Manchester City’s punishment for the Premier League financial breaches case is expected to be known by the end of January, with an independent panel set to determine the club’s fate. City are likely to appeal the current verdict, and that appeal must reportedly be submitted by Friday. The subsequent process could take several months, with 12 weeks allowed for a hearing followed by a further 30 days for a judgment to be delivered. Manchester City punishment could face pressure from rivals The lengthy case has already prompted frustration among football supporters, who face a further wait before the consequences for…

A series of hijackings and attempted hijackings involving airline crew members has placed renewed focus on the risks posed by people with access to an aircraft’s cockpit. The most recent incident listed occurred on October 22, 2023, when an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air aircraft travelling from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco. He was seated in an extra cockpit seat. The aircraft was diverted to Portland and landed with more than 80 people aboard. Joseph Emerson told police he was despondent after the death of a friend, had taken psychedelic…

Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza City in October 2023, with coffins due to be carried through the streets in a funeral procession involving relatives. The victims died during a series of air strikes on 25 October that brought down the seven-storey Al Taj 3 building and destroyed other residential properties around Yarmouk Square. At least 20 bombs were used in the attack, according to Gaza’s civil defence. The remains are due to be buried on Thursday at Sheikh Radwan cemetery, north-west of Gaza City. The recovery operation was…

European stocks began the quarter lower as global yields rose to multi-year highs. The move left markets facing a weaker start to the new quarter, with elevated yields weighing on sentiment across European equities.

Livvy Dunne has marked her 24th birthday with a gallery of photographs highlighting the gymnast in a series of swimwear looks and athletic poses. The images feature Dunne in strapless white swimwear and red one-piece outfits, alongside photographs showcasing her flexibility and strength, including a handstand. The birthday celebration comes after a busy summer for Dunne, who filmed the Baywatch reboot with Brooks Nader, Shay Mitchell and Jessica Belkin. Dunne, who has been described as a gymnast in the gallery, is shown in several different settings and styles, with the photographs focusing on her sporting ability as well as her…

Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital after a car left the road and struck them on a footpath at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Queensland Police said a white Hyundai Kona was travelling south along the Gold Coast Highway at about 2.10pm on Thursday when it mounted the footpath near Tallebudgera Drive. A woman in her 30s was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition, while a man in his 30s was transported to the same hospital in a stable condition. The 76-year-old male driver was also taken to hospital as a precaution. His female…

A father and his two sons have gone on trial in Hong Kong accused of murdering and dismembering model and influencer Abby Choi, whose remains were found at a suburban house in February 2023. Alex Kwong, Ms Choi’s former husband, his father Kwong Kau and his brother Anthony Kwong all pleaded not guilty to murder charges before a nine-person jury on Wednesday. Police found Ms Choi’s legs in a refrigerator at the property in Lung Mei Tsuen. Her skull and several ribs were discovered inside a soup pot. The defendants, who appeared calm in court, also face allegations of preventing…

South Korean shares ended nearly 2% higher, lifted by record chip exports. The market’s advance was centred on the strength of the country’s semiconductor exports, which reached a record level.