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Freedom Convoy: GoFundMe seizes funds of Canada ‘occupation’

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Ottawa police have vowed to end the protests in Canada’s capital GoFundMe says it will withhold millions of dollars raised for Canadian truckers protesting against vaccine mandates, citing police reports of violence. The Freedom Convoy has been rallying since last weekend, and more protests are expected in Toronto and Ottawa. In a statement, the crowdfunding website said it would withhold the donations already made, and refund donors who fill out a request form. Another online platform has offered to take donations for the convoy instead. Of the thousands who joined the truckers’ protest, three people have so far been arrested:

Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show

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Neighbours has been dropped by Channel 5, putting the long-running Australian soap opera’s future under threat. The UK network announced on Sunday it would stop showing the programme later this year, after airing it for more than a decade. Network 10, the Australian television network that broadcasts the drama, said it would look for a new partner to work with to keep it on air. It denied filming of the show, which began in 1985, was being paused. The broadcaster added it was committed to keeping the show going if a new broadcasting partner could be found. Set and filmed

Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

A sculpture of an Algerian military hero was vandalised on Saturday in central France, hours before it was inaugurated. The artwork, which was commissioned to mark 60 years of Algerian independence from France, depicts Emir Abdelkader, once dubbed “France’s worst enemy”. Abdelkader led the struggle against the French invasion of Algeria in 1830. He was imprisoned for four years in the French town of Amboise, where the new sculpture now stands. The town’s mayor decided to go ahead with the ceremony on Saturday, saying he was “ashamed” that someone would treat an artwork that way. “This is a day of

Trump responds to Pence rejecting idea he could overturn election

Pence called the idea that one person could overturn election results ‘un-American’ Former President Trump responded Friday night, hours after former Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech that he rejected the idea that he could have used his power on Jan. 6, 2021, to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.  “Just saw Mike Pence’s statement on the fact that he had no right to do anything with respect to the Electoral Vote Count, other than being an automatic conveyor belt for the Old Crow Mitch McConnell to get Biden elected President as quickly as possible,” Trump wrote in an official statement.  Trump argued that if “obvious

White House rides wave of good news after bruising several months

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The White House is riding a wave of good news into the weekend after a bruising several months, touting 2021 economic growth, a surprisingly positive jobs report, a reduction in COVID cases and a successful counterterrorism mission taking out the leader of ISIS. After months of grappling with plummeting approval ratings, a surge in cases of the highly-transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19, the Supreme Court blocking a COVID vaccine mandate, rising inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, unprecedented migration levels at the southern border and President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda stalled in Congress, the first week in February offered some daylight

Camden: Man charged after air pistol pointed at police

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A man has been charged after an air pistol was pointed at a police officer. Tony Adams, 46, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident in Mornington Crescent on Friday morning. The Met said a carbon dioxide-powered air pistol was pointed at a police officer. Mr Adams of Grieg Walk, Corby, Northamptonshire, will appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He has been remanded in custody. Mr Adams was also charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance.

Afghanistan evacuee feels “stuck” in London hotel room

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A British man evacuated from Afghanistan with his family said he feels “stuck” in his London hotel while he waits for news of permanent accommodation. Abdul and Fatima, whose names have been changed, fled to the UK after the Taliban captured Kabul in August. Abdul said refugees in the hotel would be happier in a flat, and it would offer more value to the taxpayer. The Home Office has been contacted for comment. Abdul, a 26-year-old medical student who was born in Afghanistan, and his wife have been staying at Hilton London Metropole in Edgware Road, central London, since September.

Transport for London: Funding deal extended by a fortnight

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Transport for London’s (TfL) emergency funding deal with the government has been extended by a fortnight. The current financial deal was due to run out on 4 February, but negotiations have been given a short grace period. TfL is facing a £1.9bn budget black hole and has warned of massive cuts to bus, Tube and road services. There have been repeated rows over funding for TfL and the cause of its financial crisis. TfL said discussions were continuing with the government as it aimed to secure “long-term funding”. A spokesperson added: “There is no UK recovery from the pandemic without a

Protest over impact of HS2 viaduct on water supply

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Protesters have marched over fears HS2 works could affect water supplies. Colne Valley Viaduct, the UK’s longest railway bridge, will carry the new high-speed rail line for 2.1m (3.4km) across a series of lakes and waterways on the north west outskirts of London. Protesters in Uxbridge called on Hillingdon Council to do more to protect the local environment. A HS2 spokesperson said they will work throughout construction to manage risks. Colne Valley Regional Park contains more than 60 lakes and 200 miles of river and canal, stretching from Rickmansworth in the north to Staines and the Thames in the south, Uxbridge and Heathrow

London Tube strikes: Two full days of action planned for March

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Two full days of Tube strikes have been announced by the transport workers’ trade union the RMT. Some 10,000 members of the organisation who work on the Tube have been told to walk out on 1 and 3 March. The dispute is over plans by Transport for London (TfL) to cut up to 600 station posts to save money, as well as the concerns of workers about pay, pensions and working conditions. TfL called the announcement “extremely disappointing”. The walkouts are due to start at 00:01 GMT and run until 23:59 on both days. If the action goes ahead it

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