Summary: New details emerge about the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson , who spent years in prison for rape. Police and prosecutors were aware of potential DNA evidence that could have exonerated Malkinson, but took no action. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) declined to pursue an appeal based on the DNA evidence . Failure to thoroughly investigate inconsistent evidence raises concerns about the criminal justice system 's approach to miscarriages of justice. Calls for reform and better leadership within the CCRC in addressing wrongful conviction s. Ongoing investigation and broader implications for the p...

Why is TikTok getting banned around the world? It's one of the biggest apps in the world that is using TikTok, a security risk. Hi Bestie, I hope you have the most wonderful day. This is an issue of our times. Sophie, get off it, stop it. TikTok is owned by the Chinese tech company Bite Dance, some fear that the app can harvest your data and potentially hand it to the Chinese government. For people with sensitive information on their phones, for example government workers, it could mean a potentially major security risk. We'll look back at this time and say wow, that was a really naive time where people just let their data go all over the place. So at a time when tensions between China and the West is high, some governments are cracking down and banning workers from having the app on their work phones. The US, as the world's top country, is so afraid of a user-friendly a...

Summary: Apple faces a $1bn lawsuit in the UK , brought by 1,500 app developers , over its app store fees . The charges of 15% to 30% imposed by Apple are considered excessive and unfair. Apple 's app store holds a dominant position, leading to contentions of monopoly power . The essential role of the app store infrastructure justifies Apple 's higher commission rates. The lawsuit 's outcome remains uncertain, given Apple 's size and lack of viable alternatives. Some argue that Apple 's success justifies the higher fees, citing the popularity and user-friendliness of the app store. ...

Summary: Ten-year-old Sarah Sharif's death is at the center of a dispute between her father's claims of a staircase fall and her mother's skepticism. Irfan Sharif left the country prior to reporting Sarah's death and is currently being sought by Pakistani authorities . The British High Commission is urging for a swift resolution to the investigation , potentially sending their own investigators. Sarah's mother, Olga Sharif, appeals to Irfan to surrender , emphasizing the pursuit of justice and the welfare of their children. ...

Summary: Pope Francis arrived in Portugal for World Youth Day celebrations, but the visit is overshadowed by a report exposing sexual abuse by Portuguese clergy, affecting nearly 5,000 children over 70 years. The independent commission's report revealed not only the high number of victims but also criticized the church leadership's handling of the cases. During his discreet visit, Pope Francis will meet with some victims of the abuse scandal, emphasizing the issue's centrality to his papacy. Despite the scandal, the Pope is also expected to discuss potential reforms, with Portugal's church proposing liberal ideas lik...

Summary: Spotify announces a price increase for premium plans in various countries, including the UK, US, and Canada. A report predicts a significant rise in major illnesses among the English population by 2040. Apple faces a 785 million pounds lawsuit from UK app developers over alleged excessive charges. Analysis suggests that a recent SpaceX rocket launch may have impacted Earth's ionosphere. TikTok introduces text-only posts and continues its expansion into various tech markets. A study shows that most plant-based milk alternatives lack the nutritional content of cow's milk. Xbox surprises fans with a pizza-scented co...

Boris Johnson nominates his Dad for knighthood Quite astonishingly, there is something at the bottom of this story that I want to discuss because it is, I don't know any way to talk about it, except to say something that rhymes with Bucketuck. Which is quite astonishingly, it's not from the WhatsApps that have been released, but this is news that came in yesterday. Boris Johnson's resignation honours lists, which contain so many unexpected recommendations for an honours taking a long time to get approved. He's nominated his own dad Stanley for a knighthood. That's him. Right. Now, this is a man whose achievements involve breaking his wife's nose, repeatedly cheating on his family, spawning a shed load of Johnson's that we could probably all do without. Being a go between for Boris with Chinese politicians that he couldn't otherwise meet and more recen...