Trump's Justice Department pushes a spate of politically sensitive cases as midterm elections near

By: Eric Tucker, Associated Press · Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

29 October 2026 at 21:03

Defense lawyers and Democrats say a blitz of headline-making actions and cases is no coincidence and reeks of politics — in both the timing and the targets.

More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales

World news | The Guardian

By: Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

29 October 2026 at 21:00

Ministry of Justice figures show recalls rose 27% in year to June despite emergency measures to ease overcrowding

More people were recalled to jails in England and Wales in the first half of this year than were released, despite government efforts to reduce the prison population, according to figures released on Thursday.

Ministry of Justice (MoJ) data shows that 12,338 people were recalled to custody between the beginning of April and the end of June, while 12,278 people were released. It continues a trend set between January and March, when 13,193 people were returned to prison and 12,977 released.

Met refers itself to police watchdog over Meghan warning letter

World news | The Guardian

By: Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent

29 October 2026 at 22:55

Move comes as Philippines police investigate alleged child sexual abuse images reportedly found at Thomas Markle Sr’s former home

The Metropolitan police has referred itself to the police watchdog over potential errors in its handling of a 2019 letter warning of dangers to the security of the Duchess of Sussex posed by her father.

The letter made allegations about Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, who is facing claims of child sexual abuse images offending linked to the Philippines, which he denies.

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