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GB News presenter criticises Labour’s new sentencing rules over shoplifting
GB News presenter Alex Armstrong said Labour has effectively made shoplifting legal under the new Sentencing Act, arguing that limits on prison terms for offences under 12 months will mean fewer shoplifters go to jail. He said the change will hit already struggling high streets, blamed retail theft for costing the economy billions, and urged Justice Secretary David Lammy to take action as retailers including M&S and Iceland press for tougher measures.
Anthropic Says Claude Users Will Have to Pay Extra to Use Third-Party Tools Like OpenClaw
Anthropic says that starting April 4, Claude subscription limits will no longer cover third-party harnesses such as OpenClaw. Users who want to keep using them will need a separate pay-as-you-go option or Anthropic’s API, while Anthropic says its own tools are built to use compute more efficiently. The change is likely to hit power users and smaller builders the hardest, and it gives rivals a fresh opening to pitch themselves as the friendlier option.
Arkansas man accused of threatening woman who let him stay overnight
Police in Jonesboro, Arkansas, say Tarvon Chalmers threatened a woman after she let him stay at her home when he had nowhere else to go. Authorities say he told her to pay him $100 to leave and threatened to shoot her and her family, then beat her and leave her bloody. Officers arrested him at the home, and he now faces felony terroristic threatening and other charges. He is being held on $15,000 bail with a no-contact order in place.
Storm Dave Will Strengthen as Amber Wind Warning Takes Effect in Parts of the UK
Yellow wind warnings are in place across parts of all four UK nations as Storm Dave moves east overnight. An amber wind warning has also taken effect for some areas.
White House Cuts Off Press Access to President Trump for the Day
The White House unexpectedly ended press access to President Trump at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, according to The Guardian. Trump stayed in Washington this weekend instead of traveling to Mar-a-Lago, unlike most recent weekends.
More Than 50 Memorial Trees and Rose Plants Destroyed at Southend Cemetery
Vandals destroyed more than 50 memorial trees and rose plants at Sutton Road memorial grounds in Southend, Essex, and kicked over flowers placed in remembrance of loved ones. Southend Council says it will identify affected families and restore the memorials, while Essex Police have opened an investigation.
Germany Plans the World’s Largest Frigate, but the F126 Faces Delays
Germany is planning the F126, described as the world’s largest frigate, with deployment currently slated for 2029. The ship is intended for missions such as submarine hunting or drone operations, but the project is facing problems, raising questions about when it will actually be delivered.
Two More Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Barnsley Collision That Killed Pedestrian
Two more people, including a 17-year-old boy, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a collision in Barnsley.
U.S. Says It Has Detained Relatives of Late Iranian General Qasem Soleimani
U.S. officials say Immigration and Customs Enforcement has taken into custody the niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani, the late Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. No further details were provided.
Trump Officials Say Blocking $400 Million White House Ballroom Puts Security at Risk
Trump’s administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order halting construction of a $400 million White House ballroom. National Park Service lawyers say stopping the project could create grave national-security harms, pointing to materials that will be installed in what they describe as a heavily fortified facility.
Gallup: China Now Ranks Above the U.S. in Global Approval Ratings
Gallup says China has moved ahead of the United States in global approval ratings. The firm says the shift reflects deep negativity toward the U.S. more than strong enthusiasm for China.
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