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A prominent far-right German politician has been found guilty of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.Björn Höcke, who leads the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the state of Thuringia, was on trial for saying the words “Everything for Germany!” at a May 2021 rally. The slogan is associated with the SA stormtroopers, who played a key role in the Nazis’ rise to power.Höcke – a former history teacher – had denied knowing the phrase’s roots.The court in the eastern city of Halle convicted the 52-year-old of using symbols of a Nazi organisation and fined him €13,000 ($14,000;…

Asda has revealed plans to create a “town centre” in north-west London, including 1,500 homes.The proposals, which have not yet been submitted for planning permission, include a giant flagship superstore on its 10-acre Park Royal site, near Acton, replacing the current store.The company said about 500 of those homes would be provided as affordable.Asda said many apartments in the development would “utilise a landscaped podium” over the superstore. Source link

Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

Mike Love hopes he can still collaborate with Wilson who has been placed under a conservatorship. Source link

The front line has turned from a relative stalemate to a major Russian offensive in a week. Source link

The dating apps will remove adverts critics said shamed women who were not sexually active. Source link

The woman required emergency hospital treatment following the procedure in a hotel function room.

The troubled new Manchester arena finally opens its doors to the public at the fourth attempt. Source link

Last week, an ex-intelligence officer, Colonel Rabih Alenezi, told the BBC that he was ordered to evict villagers from a tribe in the Gulf state to make way for The Line, part of the Neom eco-project.One of them was subsequently shot and killed for protesting against eviction. A statement issued by Saudi state security at the time alleged that he had opened fire on security forces and they had been forced to retaliate. Human rights organisations and the UN have said he was killed simply for resisting eviction.At least 47 other villagers were detained after resisting evictions, many of whom…

During his time at the Post Office, Mark Davies presided over an aggressive media strategy. Source link