Five police officers will be investigated for gross misconduct over the stop and search of two elite black athletes who were driving through London with their baby. Bianca Williams, who was a sprinter for Team GB , and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos were told to stop as they travelled through Maida Vale in the west of the city. Five officers searched the couple for weapons and drugs, finding nothing, before recording details of their three-month-old baby on the Merlin police database for children known to the authorities. Footage of the incident on July 2020 went viral, with Ms Williams accusing the police of racial profiling them. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said today that an acting police sergeant and four police constables will all face a gross misconduct disciplinary hearing over the incident. Regional director Sal Naseem said: ‘All five officers will face allegations they breached police standards of professional behaviour for duties … [Read more...] about Five police officers could face sack over ‘racist’ stop and search of GB athlete
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A closer look at Amir Khan as one of Britain’s most entertaining boxers retires
Amir Khan hangs up his gloves safe in the knowledge he is one of the best boxers the UK has produced, bringing excitement and drama to the global stage and inspiring countless British Asians along the way. Khan won Olympic silver as a teenager, was world champion at 22 and unified the light-welterweight division before his 25th birthday as his lightning reflexes and blurring hand speed overwhelmed many formidable opponents. He might have achieved more – it seems peculiar his talents did not transcend to winning world titles in more than one division – but a suspect chin and a waning enthusiasm meant he spent the last decade of his career in purgatory. Yet the legacy he leaves is more than the belts won or the millions banked, having been one of the few fighters from these isles to truly ‘crack’ the United States. At his zenith he split opinion like few others but he juggled boxing with several philanthropic endeavours and did not shirk speaking about difficult … [Read more...] about A closer look at Amir Khan as one of Britain’s most entertaining boxers retires
Bristol Bears coach confronted over ‘Wagatha Christie’ criticism of Pat Lam
Bristol Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne was confronted by the club’s senior players as the prime suspect of a Twitter ‘burner’ account criticising director of rugby Pat Lam, Telegraph Sport understands. Bristol, who are languishing in tenth place after a disappointing season on the field, have become embroiled in their very own “Wagatha Christie” scandal off it, regarding online comments by a now deleted account. Mouneimne has strenuously denied any involvement and remains in position at the Premiership club. It was the players, including second row Dave Attwood, who first raised the alarm after an account called “GrindRugby” posted a number of comments that seemed to suggest internal knowledge of Bristol’s training methods. Responding to posts critical of Bristol’s defence, which has conceded the third most points and tries this campaign, GrindRugby responded: “Take a look at the defensive stats for last season-top of the league! Pat wants 5 mins of d training a week to focus … [Read more...] about Bristol Bears coach confronted over ‘Wagatha Christie’ criticism of Pat Lam
Want unfettered free speech? Get far-right attacks like the Buffalo shooting
On Saturday 14 May, an 18-year-old man walked into a supermarket in Buffalo and shot 13 people, killing 10 . A few days before carrying out the killings, the shooter published a 180-page manifesto on Google Docs detailing his motives, which were largely racist and antisemitic in nature. Similarly to Brenton Tarrant , who massacred 51 people and injured 40 others at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2019, the Buffalo shooter attributed the views which caused him to carry out the killings to 4chan ; an online message board-based forum where users are able to post completely anonymously and with very little in the way of oversight or restrictions. 4chan, along with similar websites like 8chan – another anonymous forum which has also been cited by mass shooters – have a reputation for attracting the absolute human detritus of the internet. Their refusal to provide oversight to their users predictably result in them becoming hotbeds of neo-Nazi rhetoric, … [Read more...] about Want unfettered free speech? Get far-right attacks like the Buffalo shooting
Who made the ‘American Idol’ 2022 Top 3?
The American Idol final is fast approaching and after almost three months since the auditions aired, the singing competition has chosen its Top 3 acts, who all have a shot of winning a deal with Hollywood Records. The most recent episode of American Idol saw the remaining five hopefuls: Fritz Hager, 22, HunterGirl, 23, Leah Marlene, 20, Nicolina, 18, and Noah Thompson, 19, sing their hearts out for a spot in the final, but unfortunately only three could make it. So, who made the American Idol Top 3, and who was sent home? Newsweek has everything you need to know. Who Made the American Idol Top 3? The penultimate episode of American Idol saw the Top 5 acts perform two songs for America's votes to secure a spot in the Sunday, May 22, final. The contestants were also treated to some advice and mentoring tips from Season 4 of American Idol's Carrie Underwood. After some spellbinding performances of moving ballads and upbeat anthems, the Top 3 were finally … [Read more...] about Who made the ‘American Idol’ 2022 Top 3?
Brexit LIVE: ‘Simply wrong’ Lord Frost slams Irish premier over ‘personal’ attack
Brexit: UK slammed by Coveney for 'unnecessary tension' with EU Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused the British Government of being the "main stumbling block" to resolving the Northern Ireland protocol issue rather than the DUP. Lord Frost hit back on Twitter, saying: "I wouldn't normally want to use Twitter to reply to Micheal Martin, the Taoiseach, but, as he accuses me personally of wrecking the talks last year, I feel I must respond. The suggestion the UK has not set out a 'landing zone' is simply wrong. Our July 2021 Command Paper and the legal text that followed it were a very clear landing zone, explained in significant … [Read more...] about Brexit LIVE: ‘Simply wrong’ Lord Frost slams Irish premier over ‘personal’ attack
Andy Murray withdraws from French Open as Wimbledon priority despite ranking points threat
Andy Murray has officially withdrawn from the French Open (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE tennis updates from on and off the court SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Andy Murray has officially withdrawn from the French Open as he has his sights firmly set on Wimbledon and the grass-court season. The former world No 1 was set to skip the clay season but changed his mind and accepted a wildcard into the Madrid Open though remained firm that he would not play the clay-court Grand Slam, and has now pulled out. Related articles Alcaraz beats Djokovic and Nadal to win Madrid as Raducanu injured Murray's ex-coach dropped by Shapovalov after Italian Open outburst Murray was set to miss the clay season and prepare for … [Read more...] about Andy Murray withdraws from French Open as Wimbledon priority despite ranking points threat
NCIS LA Viewers left ‘speechless’ after deep fake culprit is exposed ‘I was not prepared’
NCIS LA releases new promo Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info CBS ’ hit procedural drama NCIS Los Angeles is one week away from its finale and its most recent episode has left viewers stunned. One of the biggest mysteries of the season was finally put to bed as Callen (played by Chris O’Donnell) was able to confront the person behind his deep fake. Related articles How much do Amanda and Clive Owen get paid for Our Yorkshire Farm? Eurovision's Maneskin singer Damiano sparks concern 'He's hurt!' The NCIS LA team first came across a mysterious deep fake video in the season 12 episode titled ‘Imposter Syndrome’. It was … [Read more...] about NCIS LA Viewers left ‘speechless’ after deep fake culprit is exposed ‘I was not prepared’
Newly qualified motorist drives wrong way on motorway roundabout – ‘Could’ve been carnage’
DVLA manager explains the importance of taxing your vehicle This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE for car tips every driver needs to know SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Drivers on a motorway slip road were left stunned after a motorist drove the wrong way around a roundabout. The incident took place at junction eight roundabout for Chorley as cars approached the northbound entry slip road. Related articles Older drivers slam ‘unacceptable’ maximum driving age proposals Driver towed away neighbour’s car after they blocked his driveway The woman driving the wrong way had a green 'P' on her car, which … [Read more...] about Newly qualified motorist drives wrong way on motorway roundabout – ‘Could’ve been carnage’
Conversations With Friends: Viewers divided as they make comparisons to Normal People
May 15, 2022 - 21:38 BST Conversations With Friends, the latest adaptation from Sally Rooney, landed on our screens on Sunday and viewers are divided… Conversations With Friends , the second of Sally Rooney's novels to be adapted for the small screen, landed on BBC iPlayer and Hulu on Sunday - and viewers are divided over the new drama. MORE: Conversations With Friends: cast, release date and trailer for the new Sally Rooney adaptation The hotly anticipated series arrived just over two years after Normal People hit our screens, which proved to be a massive hit amongst viewers and rocketed its stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal to the heights of fame. Loading the player... WATCH: What do you think of the new series? Fans took to Twitter to give their verdict on the show, with some favouring Normal People over the new drama. One person tweeted: "Just binged #ConversationswithFriends, they've … [Read more...] about Conversations With Friends: Viewers divided as they make comparisons to Normal People