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Scottish Government Proposes Major Reforms to Cut Prison Population

The Scottish government has proposed major reforms to reduce prison overcrowding, including longer minimum sentences, earlier releases for some inmates, and increased prison capacity amid record-high incarceration rates.

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An image of a series of security gates in a prison - with floor-to-ceiling white metal bars. Above the first set it says "E/F Wing" and a prison officer - a bald man in a white shirt and black trousers - is opening the gate. We see him from behind.

British Actor Aneurin Barnard Praised for Tackling Handbag Robber in France

British actor Aneurin Barnard was praised for tackling a handbag thief in Annecy, France, before the premiere of his new film Rogue Trooper at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

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Two men stood in front of a blue background, smiling and looking at the camera. The man on the left has grey hair and a beard and is wearing a light grey linen shirt and a beaded brown necklace. The man on the right has curly dark hair and is wearing a cream t shirt and suit jacket.

Paris Court Orders TotalEnergies to Disclose Climate Risks but Limits Specific Actions

A French court ruled TotalEnergies must disclose climate risks tied to its oil and gas emissions, marking a partial victory for Paris and NGOs under France’s duty of vigilance law.

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Tourists and Parisians shelter from the extreme heat in Paris in front of the Louvre pyramid

Man Charged in Woman’s Murder Found Dead in Prison Cell

Ali Sohrabi, charged with the murder of Masumeh Manojan, was found dead in his prison cell in County Galway. Manojan's body was discovered near an asylum centre last month.

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Ali Sohrabi, a man with short, black hair and short stubbly beard, being escorted to Galway District Court by gardaí (Irish police). He is wearing a grey or khaki green top and there is a white scarf or possibly a bandage around his neck. The garda officer beside him is wearing a blue uniform jacket with a gold garda crest.

Europe Faces Another Day of Extreme Heat with Warnings in UK, France, Italy

Europe faces another day of extreme heat with red warnings across the UK, France, and Italy. Paris reports increased mortality amid critical emergency indicators as temperatures soar.

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A boy drinks from a can near the Eiffel Tower.

France Faces Heatwave Crisis as Poor Housing Traps Residents in Extreme Heat

France faces a severe heatwave exposing the vulnerability of poorly insulated homes, especially in low-income areas. Residents report unbearable indoor temperatures, disrupted schooling, and growing climate inequality.

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The sun is reflected in windows of a tall block of flats

Legal Battle Seeks Equal Pay for Disabled Workers in Germany's Sheltered Workshops

A German court case challenges the pay and rights of 300,000 disabled workers in sheltered workshops, seeking minimum wage and employee status amid systemic barriers and low transition rates to mainstream employment.

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A female worker testing a circuit board in a workshop

Jacqui Durkin Named New Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

Jacqui Durkin has been appointed Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, succeeding Marie Anderson. Durkin brings extensive leadership experience and will begin her seven-year term on 26 June.

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A studio-style head-and-shoulders portrait of a woman in a beige blazer and white blouse against a softly blurred background.

Crime Boss Steven Lyons Extradited to Spain After Arrest in Bali

Steven Lyons, a leading Scottish crime boss, has been extradited to Spain after arrest in Bali. He faces charges including drug trafficking, money laundering, and an alleged 2024 murder amid a long-standing gang feud.

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Police mugshot of Steven Lyons. He is standing against a white height chart and staring directly at the camera. He has heavy stubble and short dark hair, combed in a side shed. He is wearing a black t-shirt and orange prison overalls.

France Faces Record Heat and Power Outages as Europe’s Heatwave Expands

France faces record heat and widespread power outages amid a severe heatwave spreading across Europe, with temperatures soaring above 40°C and multiple regions under red alerts.

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A pedestrian uses an electric fan to cool down during high temperatures in Paris, France,

UK-France 'One In, One Out' Channel Crossing Deal to End in October

The UK-France 'one in, one out' Channel crossing deal, allowing returns of asylum seekers, will end in October amid criticism and EU plans for a coordinated approach.

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People wade in the water as they attempt to board a small boat off the coast of Berck

Ex-NATO Chief Highlights Ukraine’s Key Role in European Defense Amid Shifting US Policy

Former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen urges a European coalition including Ukraine to defend Europe amid shifting US defense policies and highlights Ukraine’s growing military strength.

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A soldier in camouflage crouches beside a military drone in a grassy field with purple wildflowers