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Latest mistaken releases expose deep cracks in England’s prison system

Breakdowns in communications and staffing and security issues show how years of neglect have pushed jails to breaking point

The Guardian - UK

Swiss top court upholds conviction of four over 'Kill Erdoğan' banner at 2017 rally

The banner featured an image of the Turkish leader with a gun pointed at his temple. A regional court convicted the defendants in 2020, handing down fines and suspended prison sentences.

Euronews

Police launch double manhunt as two prisoners mistakenly released from jail

It comes after migrant Hadush Kebatu was wrongly released from HMP Chelmsford on October 24.

Evening Standard

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'Sex Beast' Diddy Boasts to Prison Pals: Donald Trump Pardon Will Set Me Free

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, serving a federal prison term for prostitution-related charges, is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump — but legal experts say the move remains speculative.

International Business Times UK

Police manhunt underway after second prisoner released in error

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The Independent UK

Diddy Reportedly Tells Inmates Trump Will Pardon Him in 2026, Vows to 'Repay Favours'

Sources say Diddy has been telling fellow inmates he is confident Trump will grant him a 2026 pardon and has promised to 'take care of' those who stay loyal once he is released.

International Business Times UK

Prisoner release error puts troubled HMP Wandsworth back in the spotlight

The prison was put into special measures last year, with an urgent notice to improve

The Independent UK

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A jail in crisis: HMP Wandsworth back in the spotlight with latest scandal

While prisoners released in error is on the rise, chaos at HMP Wandsworth has been previously laid bare

Evening Standard

Police manhunt as second foreign prisoner mistakenly released from jail

Algerian Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was accidentally freed from HMP Wandsworth last week but police were only told on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Prisoner manhunt LIVE: Wrongly freed man hands himself back in to London jail

Surrey Police said Billy Smith handed himself into to HMP Wandsworth following his accidental release

Evening Standard

David Lammy under pressure as two more prisoners mistakenly freed

Algerian sex offender and a fraudster released by Wandsworth jail, days after new checks brought in

The Guardian - UK

Macron presses Iran to allow released French pair to return home

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged his Iranian counterpart to let two French citizens return home, as they were released after over three years in prison on espionage charges their families vehemently denied.

Radio France Internationale

Police manhunt after another foreign prisoner mistakenly released from jail

The Algerian man was accidentally freed from HMP Wandsworth on October 29, police said.

Evening Standard

Wandsworth prison manhunt latest: Prisoner found three days after accidental release but another on loose

Manhunt continues for prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif

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Evening Standard

Robber behind 'terrifying' phone muggings on London's Tube trains and buses locked up for more than ten years

Teddy Kelt targeted teenage boys on buses and Tube trains

Evening Standard

Fury as two prisoners wrongly released from HMP Wandsworth in a week – and police weren’t told about one for six days

Anger as Metropolitan Police say they were only informed on Tuesday that migrant sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was on the run, six days after his ‘release in error’

International Business Times UK

'We Will Not Be Silenced': Pro-Palestine Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike Over UK's 'Complicity in Genocide'

Three UK activists jailed over anti-Elbit protests launch a hunger strike on the Balfour Declaration anniversary, demanding bail, fair trials, and an end to Britain's arms trade with Israel.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor

Democratic socialist’s campaign was fueled by small-dollar donations and tens of thousands of volunteers. Plus, Dick Cheney dies aged 84

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'I Thought She Was My Wife': Javed Inamdar's Shocking Excuse After Assaulting Girl on Mumbai-Heathrow Flight

Cabin manager Rebecca Rooney testified that she found the girl 'visibly distressed,' sitting with her knees pulled to her chest.

Euronews

French investigators open criminal probe into TikTok over impact on children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

Radio France Internationale

'Immense relief' for families after French couple freed from Iran prison

French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from prison in Iran after more than three years in detention, President Emmanuel Macron announced late on Tuesday. The couple, accused by Tehran of espionage, are now under French protection in the Iranian capital.

AAP

Video shows guards roughly treat inmate who had seizure

Prison guards who roughly handled a one-legged inmate who had just had a seizure suspected he had taken illicit drugs, an inquest into his death has heard.

The Independent UK

Man sent to prison for trafficking victims to Myanmar scam compound

Several people were promised good pay in Thailand, only to find themselves trafficked to scam centres

Evening Standard

Pregnant British drug mule Bella Culley arrives back in UK after being freed from Georgia prison

Pregnant teenager Bella May Culley, 19, touched down in the country this evening after prison release

The Independent UK

2 French nationals freed from Iranian prison after more than 3 years in detention

French President Emmanuel Macron says two French nationals have been released from an Iranian prison

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