Second wave of early prison releases under way in England and Wales 13. October 2026 (09:13) About 2,000 criminals are being freed this month to ease overcrowding, while probation union considers strike actionThe second wave of early prison releases has begun, with hundreds of offenders walking out across England and Wales under the government’s controversial plan to ease overcrowding.About 2,000 criminals, including domestic abusers and violent offenders, are being freed this month, with another 3,000 to follow in stages over the next year. The total was reduced from 6,000 after an intervention by Andy Burnham. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future 13. October 2026 (09:09) The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question?There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculation. With more rumoured comebacks than Oasis, Frydenberg’s latest foray into the national political arena saw him bouncing around TV, radio and podcast interviews to promote his new book, and pointedly refuse to rule out trying to rejoin the parliament. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man and woman charged after baby boy found dead in Adelaide motel 13. October 2026 (09:09) South Australia police say infant was aged between six and seven months old and had been ‘deceased for a period of time’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man and a woman have been charged after a baby boy was found dead in a motel.Benjamin Nicholas Houghton, 40, and Yue Ning Lieu, 42, are in custody after police discovered the child during a welfare check at a Glen Osmond motel in Adelaide’s south on Saturday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’ 13. October 2026 (09:00) Cocaine seizures in Europe are up more than fivefold in 10 years as a host of cartels take root. A four-month Guardian investigation reveals the true scale of a continent-wide shiftA four-month investigation by the Guardian has revealed that the surge in cocaine trafficking to Europe is directly linked to the expanding presence of Latin American criminal networks in Europe, where they have forged close ties with local mafia organisations.The investigation, utilising databases, police and intelligence agencies, along with interviews with judges, prosecutors and experts from eight countries, shows that cartels and factions from Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico and the US are active in at least 12 European countries. Between 2014 and 2024, there was a 471% rise in the quantity of cocaine seized and more local laboratories processing cocaine derivatives were dismantled. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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