Women's day marches in Pakistan have turned controversial in the past since banners and placards used by participants raise issues like divorce, sexual harassment and menstruation. Due to this, authorities in Pakistan's Lahore have denied permission for a rally marking international women's day.

Lahore administration denies permission for march on women's day

The tussle between Prime Minister Prachanda and the Supreme Court turns ugly. The ruling Communist Party of Nepal has hit out at the Apex Court's order to file a writ petition against Nepalese Prime Minister.

Nepal: Prime Minister Vs Apex Court

A non-bailable warrant has been issued against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and Islamabad police has reached Imran Khan's residence in Lahore to arrest him. The arrest warrant against Imran khan is in connection with the repository corruption case. Khan has also been missing court appearances.

Non-bailable warrant issued against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan sparks protests

After a seven month long battle, pressure is now mounting on Ukrainian troops holding out in the Eastern city of Bakhmut. According to the latest reports, as the battle rages on the Ukrainian army is trying to help civilians flee the city which Russian forces have spent months trying to capture.

Heavy fighting underway as Russian troops surround Bakhmut

Athens is on edge after thousands of protesters took to the streets outside the Greek Parliament demanding accountability. This comes after 57 people were killed in the country's worst rail disaster.

Greece Rail Tragedy: Anger intensifies after deadly train crash

The UN nuclear watchdog and Iran are currently busy hammering out a plan. They're trying to loosen the deadlock over the 2015 nuclear deal while Tehran is showing signs of some compromise, the IAEA chief has put forth a ruling saying any attack on Iran's nuclear facility would be termed illegal and Israel was quick to react.

Netanyahu: Grossi is a worthy person who made an unworthy remark

Dramatically raising the stakes of the 2024 United States Presidential elections, Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he's the only candidate capable of saving America from "warmonger" Democrats and the "zealots and fools" of the mainstream Republican party. Addressing the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, the former president further reiterated his previous claim that the world may be heading towards "World War III."

He claimed, "Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the disastrous war between Russia and Ukraine settled. It will be settled quickly."

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"I am the only candidate who can make this promise: I will prevent World War III."

As per him, thanks to the "great relationship" he shares with Vladimir Putin, the Russian President will listen to him, and the settlement "will take me no longer than one day."

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Invoking the mental image of a nation on its knees, Trump, as per AFP, told the conference that American citizens were "in an epic struggle to rescue our country from the people who hate it and want to absolutely destroy it."

Voters, according to him, were tired of "entrenched political dynasties in both parties, rotten special interests, China-loving politicians" and supporters of "endless foreign wars."

The 2023 edition of the conference drew a smaller crowd than usual but Trump's case for a second term was met with a packed room and chants of "Four more years, four more years!"

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"In 2016, I declared: I am your voice. Today, I add: I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed: I am your retribution," said Trump.

The politician&nbsp;has reportedly won the convention's unofficial poll of potential Republican leaders with 62 per cent of the vote, while with a much less 20 per cent DeSantis stood second.

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Dramatically raising the stakes of the 2024 United States Presidential elections, Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he's the only candidate capable of saving America from "warmonger" Democrats and the "zealots and fools" of the mainstream Republican party.

Dramatically raising the stakes of the 2024 United States Presidential elections, Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he's the only candidate capable of saving America from "warmonger" Democrats and the "zealots and fools" of the mainstream Republican party. Addressing the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, the former president further reiterated his previous claim that the world may be heading towards "World War III." He claimed, "Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the disastrous war between Russia and Ukraine settled. It will be settled quickly." Watch | US: Donald J Trump dominates CPAC event 2023 "I am the only candidate who can make this promise: I will prevent World War III." As per him, thanks to the "great relationship" he shares with Vladimir Putin, the Russian President will listen to him, and the settlement "will take me no longer than one day." Also read | Trump believes 'World War III' is a possibility, blames 'stupid people' for Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation Invoking the mental image of a nation on its knees, Trump, as per AFP, told the conference that American citizens were "in an epic struggle to rescue our country from the people who hate it and want to absolutely destroy it." Voters, according to him, were tired of "entrenched political dynasties in both parties, rotten special interests, China-loving politicians" and supporters of "endless foreign wars." The 2023 edition of the conference drew a smaller crowd than usual but Trump's case for a second term was met with a packed room and chants of "Four more years, four more years!" Also read | ‘Justice for All’: Donald Trump releases song featuring Jan 6 rioters "In 2016, I declared: I am your voice. Today, I add: I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed: I am your retribution," said Trump. The politician has reportedly won the convention's unofficial poll of potential Republican leaders with 62 per cent of the vote, while with a much less 20 per cent DeSantis stood second. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Donald Trump says world is heading towards 'World War III' which only he can prevent

Parents protested against suspected poisoning incidents in Tehran's streets after dozens of schoolgirls were reportedly hospitalised across Iran on Saturday.

Girls in at least 30 schools in Iran suspiciously fall ill

Saudi Arabia is all set to introduce yoga in its universities. According to Saudi, yoga committee president Nouf Al-Marwaai, several agreements will be signed with major universities to support and promote yoga over the next few months.

Agreements to be signed over next few months to promote Yoga in Saudi Arabia

Philippines has claimed that China is yet again creating discord in the Spratly islands located in the South China sea. Specifically targeting its Thitu island, which is also a major military base. It has been under China's surveillance for some time now.

Philippines reports Chinese navy ship near disputed island

United Kingdom's former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has once again made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A spate of recently leaked WhatsApp texts has revealed controversial messages by the former government official. One shocking conversation had him and his co-worker, UK Cabinet Secretary Simon Chase, joke about locking travellers in quarantine hotels during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet another message suggests that the former health secretary rejected expert guidance during the pandemic. These are but two examples of the many controversies surrounding the politician.&nbsp;

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Here's a lowdown of the colourful controversies surrounding Matt Hancock:

<h2>The "Potemkin testing regime"</h2>

During his time as the UK health secretary, Hancock reportedly created a Potemkin testing regime.

In politics, "Potemkin" refers to a construction, literal or figurative, the sole purpose of which is to create a facade that everything is okay and that the country is faring well.

In April 2020, it emerged that to meet a daily 100,000 COVID-19 test target, he changed the method used to count the tests. He made it so that the up to 40,000 home test kits, which had been sent but not yet completed, were included in the tally. This change was challenged by the UK Statistics Authority and came to be known as the "Potemkin testing regime".

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<h2>Social distancing and extramarital affair</h2>

This particular controversy ended&nbsp;with Hancock's resignation from the post of Britain's health secretary.

On June 25th 2021, it came to light that he broke the country's social distancing rules along with aide Gina Coladangelo.&nbsp;

What made the revelation even more damning was the fact that he and Coladangelo were engaged in an extramarital affair. CCTV images of them kissing went viral at a time when people were unable to hug or comfort friends and family at funerals.

Hancock had to issue an apology, which was even accepted by the then PM Boris Johnson. However, the controversial politician still chose to resign saying "those of us who make these rules have got to stick by them.

This incident not only ended his stint as the health secretary but also his marriage of 15 years. Soon after the footage went viral, the politician and his&nbsp;wife&nbsp;Martha Hancock split.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The incident also raised questions regarding a possible breach of the Official Secrets Act owing to the presence of cameras in the Secretary of State's office. As per Wales Online, former Cabinet ministers Alan Johnson and Rory Stewart, both said that "there had never been cameras in their offices during their time in government."

As per the Wales Online report, the CCTV camera that captured Hancock and his aide in the compromising position was hidden inside a smoke detector. The minister also broke social distancing and Covid rules on other occasions, including one where he was photographed riding in a chauffeur-driven car without a face mask and another where he slapped a colleague on the back despite social distancing measures in place.

<h2>The 'I'm A Celeb' fiasco</h2>

In November of last year, the politician made headlines after joining the reality TV show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' as a contestant.

An online petition to stop him from appearing on the show gathered around 40,000 signatures. He still participated and even emerged as the third-place winner of the show.

However, his appearance on the show invited lots of ridicule and got him swiftly suspended as an MP of the Conservative Party.

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<h2>The 'Pandemic diaries'</h2>

The recent messages that revealed incidents of Hancock joking about&nbsp;locking travellers in quarantine hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic and rejecting advice from healthcare experts are part of the 'Pandemic Diaries' controversy.

In April 2022, Hancock announced that he would publish his 'diaries' from during the pandemic in the form of a book. This book was coauthored by Journalist Isabel Oakeshott.

It is not based on Hancock's diaries, but rather on his recollections from the pandemic period. As part of the research for the book, Hancock shared with Oakeshott more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages from his conversations with other ministers' aides and public health advisers.

Among them were also messages that detailed Hancock's reaction to the CCTV footage of him and his aide, Gina Coladangelo, canoodling.

"Not sure there's much news value in that and I can't say it's very enjoyable viewing," remarked Hancock as per the leaked messages.

These messages, which were handed over to the journalist under a confidentiality agreement, were made public by Oakeshott.

She says that the decision to make them public is in the public interest and that "no journalist worth their salt would sit on a cache of information on such a historic matter and cover that up." As per a Guardian report, Oakeshott did accept that "her relationship with Matt Hancock soured after he abandoned her in the middle of writing their book in order to appear on I’m a Celebrity."

This move was termed a "massive betrayal and breach of trust," by Hancock. However, not everyone agrees. As&nbsp;BBC puts it, these messages are "an insight into decision-making at the heart of government during the most testing and turbulent time in recent British history," and a "brilliant scoop."

<h2>Other controversies:</h2>

In 2014, he had come under fire for sharing a poem on Twitter which suggested the Labour Party was "full of queers". A year later, he was criticised for hiring a private jet to fly back to London from a climate conference in Scotland.

While these remain the major controversies surrounding Hancock, there have been many other albeit&nbsp;less colourful&nbsp;ones.

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United Kingdom's former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has once again made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A spate of recently leaked WhatsApp texts has revealed controversial messages by the former government official.

United Kingdom's former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has once again made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A spate of recently leaked WhatsApp texts has revealed controversial messages by the former government official. One shocking conversation had him and his co-worker, UK Cabinet Secretary Simon Chase, joke about locking travellers in quarantine hotels during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet another message suggests that the former health secretary rejected expert guidance during the pandemic. These are but two examples of the many controversies surrounding the politician. Watch | Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock's leaked texts Here's a lowdown of the colourful controversies surrounding Matt Hancock: The "Potemkin testing regime" During his time as the UK health secretary, Hancock reportedly created a Potemkin testing regime. In politics, "Potemkin" refers to a construction, literal or figurative, the sole purpose of which is to create a facade that everything is okay and that the country is faring well. In April 2020, it emerged that to meet a daily 100,000 COVID-19 test target, he changed the method used to count the tests. He made it so that the up to 40,000 home test kits, which had been sent but not yet completed, were included in the tally. This change was challenged by the UK Statistics Authority and came to be known as the "Potemkin testing regime". Also read | 'It is outrageous': Ex-UK health secretary Matt Hancock denies claims he ignored Covid care home advice Social distancing and extramarital affair This particular controversy ended with Hancock's resignation from the post of Britain's health secretary. On June 25th 2021, it came to light that he broke the country's social distancing rules along with aide Gina Coladangelo. What made the revelation even more damning was the fact that he and Coladangelo were engaged in an extramarital affair. CCTV images of them kissing went viral at a time when people were unable to hug or comfort friends and family at funerals. Hancock had to issue an apology, which was even accepted by the then PM Boris Johnson. However, the controversial politician still chose to resign saying "those of us who make these rules have got to stick by them. This incident not only ended his stint as the health secretary but also his marriage of 15 years. Soon after the footage went viral, the politician and his wife Martha Hancock split. Also read | UK: Matt Hancock's leaked Covid messages revive painful pandemic debates The incident also raised questions regarding a possible breach of the Official Secrets Act owing to the presence of cameras in the Secretary of State's office. As per Wales Online, former Cabinet ministers Alan Johnson and Rory Stewart, both said that "there had never been cameras in their offices during their time in government." As per the Wales Online report, the CCTV camera that captured Hancock and his aide in the compromising position was hidden inside a smoke detector. The minister also broke social distancing and Covid rules on other occasions, including one where he was photographed riding in a chauffeur-driven car without a face mask and another where he slapped a colleague on the back despite social distancing measures in place. The 'I'm A Celeb' fiasco In November of last year, the politician made headlines after joining the reality TV show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' as a contestant. An online petition to stop him from appearing on the show gathered around 40,000 signatures. He still participated and even emerged as the third-place winner of the show. However, his appearance on the show invited lots of ridicule and got him swiftly suspended as an MP of the Conservative Party. Also read | Leaked messages reveal UK senior ministers joked about locking up travellers during Covid The 'Pandemic diaries' The recent messages that revealed incidents of Hancock joking about locking travellers in quarantine hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic and rejecting advice from healthcare experts are part of the 'Pandemic Diaries' controversy. In April 2022, Hancock announced that he would publish his 'diaries' from during the pandemic in the form of a book. This book was coauthored by Journalist Isabel Oakeshott. It is not based on Hancock's diaries, but rather on his recollections from the pandemic period. As part of the research for the book, Hancock shared with Oakeshott more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages from his conversations with other ministers' aides and public health advisers. Among them were also messages that detailed Hancock's reaction to the CCTV footage of him and his aide, Gina Coladangelo, canoodling. "Not sure there's much news value in that and I can't say it's very enjoyable viewing," remarked Hancock as per the leaked messages. These messages, which were handed over to the journalist under a confidentiality agreement, were made public by Oakeshott. She says that the decision to make them public is in the public interest and that "no journalist worth their salt would sit on a cache of information on such a historic matter and cover that up." As per a Guardian report, Oakeshott did accept that "her relationship with Matt Hancock soured after he abandoned her in the middle of writing their book in order to appear on I’m a Celebrity." This move was termed a "massive betrayal and breach of trust," by Hancock. However, not everyone agrees. As BBC puts it, these messages are "an insight into decision-making at the heart of government during the most testing and turbulent time in recent British history," and a "brilliant scoop." Other controversies: In 2014, he had come under fire for sharing a poem on Twitter which suggested the Labour Party was "full of queers". A year later, he was criticised for hiring a private jet to fly back to London from a climate conference in Scotland. While these remain the major controversies surrounding Hancock, there have been many other albeit less colourful ones. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Since the time Uranium of high-grade purity was discovered in Iran, the tussle between IAEA, the UN Nuclear watchdog and local Iranian authorities have been at the centre of scrutiny and discussions. The discovery of weapon-grade Uranium has now led to new negotiations between the two nations. The new agreement between Iran and the Nuclear watchdog entails re-installing of monitoring equipment to gain access to people of interest. The nuclear watchdog's chief said that an investigation into uranium traces at undeclared sites will be one of the priorities.

IAEA-Iran Talks: Discussions over weapon-grade Uranium discovered in Iran

Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry has lauded Indian support amid the economic crisis his country went through. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, he said, "India took the lead.." calling the country a "friend". During the extensive interview, he also spoke about the impact of Russia Ukraine conflict on his country, ties with China, US and Japan.

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in a conversation with WION on India ties, Economic situation

French President Emmanuel Macron now says that the era of French interference in Africa was over. The President was on a four-nation African tour of the continent.

French President Emmanuel Macron returns on a four-nation African tour

Russian artillery is attacking the last routes out of Bakhmut, aiming to complete the encirclement of the besieged Ukrainian city and bring Moscow closer to its first major victory in half a year after the bloodiest battle of the war.

Russia hopes to capture all of Donbas region in Ukraine's East

The United Kingdom is all set to unveil a new law to crack down on migrants arriving in Britain in small boats from Europe across the English Channel. As per reports, the law will be unveiled on Tuesday. Talking to the Sun on Sunday newspaper, interior minister Suella Braverman said "enough is enough."&nbsp;For months now, the British government has been promising to step up action to tackle the issue of illegal migrants. More so, after the number of people making the perilous crossing across the English Channel soared to more than 45,000 last year.

"Enough is enough. The British people want this solved," said the Home Secretary adding, "they are sick of tough talk and inadequate action. We must stop the boats."

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The past two years saw the number of migrants arriving on the English coast double. Tackling the migrant issue was one of five key priorities outlined by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January. Sunak's party, as per Reuters, is languishing in polls, and the PM is even facing pressure from his own party's lawmakers to find an appropriate solution.

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As per the Sun on Sunday report, the proposed new legislation will mean that the asylum claims of all those arriving to the nation on small boats will be ruled inadmissible. They will then be removed to a 'safe third country' as soon as possible.

Last year, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on a deal to send tens of thousands of migrants more than 4,000 miles away (6,400 km) to Rwanda; a country that has been accused of "a poor human rights record" by the British High Commissioner to Rwanda. The sentiment is shared by multiple European nations, six of which even expressed their concern for the same via an open letter marking Human Rights Day in 2015.

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As per Reuters, the first flight under the deal was planned for June of last year, but it was blocked by a last-minute injunction from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The strategy's legality was also challenged by a judicial review at the London High Court. The policy has been denounced by human rights groups and even reportedly by King Charles.

The High Court subsequently ruled it lawful in December, however, opponents are seeking to appeal that verdict. The legal battle is expected to end up in the UK Supreme Court and hence may get delayed for months.

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The United Kingdom is all set to unveil a new law to crack down on migrants arriving in Britain in small boats from Europe across the English Channel. As per reports, the law will be unveiled on Tuesday. Talking to the Sun on Sunday newspaper, interior minister Suella Braverman said "enough is enough." For months now, the British government has been promising to step up action to tackle the issue of illegal migrants. More so, after the number of people making the perilous crossing across the English Channel soared to more than 45,000 last year. "Enough is enough. The British people want this solved," said the Home Secretary adding, "they are sick of tough talk and inadequate action. We must stop the boats." Watch | UK sees record migrant crossings despite Rwanda plan The past two years saw the number of migrants arriving on the English coast double. Tackling the migrant issue was one of five key priorities outlined by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in January. Sunak's party, as per Reuters, is languishing in polls, and the PM is even facing pressure from his own party's lawmakers to find an appropriate solution. Also read | London court says government plan to deport migrants to Rwanda lawful As per the Sun on Sunday report, the proposed new legislation will mean that the asylum claims of all those arriving to the nation on small boats will be ruled inadmissible. They will then be removed to a 'safe third country' as soon as possible. Last year, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on a deal to send tens of thousands of migrants more than 4,000 miles away (6,400 km) to Rwanda; a country that has been accused of "a poor human rights record" by the British High Commissioner to Rwanda. The sentiment is shared by multiple European nations, six of which even expressed their concern for the same via an open letter marking Human Rights Day in 2015. Also read | UK faces criticism at United Nations for its migration policies As per Reuters, the first flight under the deal was planned for June of last year, but it was blocked by a last-minute injunction from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The strategy's legality was also challenged by a judicial review at the London High Court. The policy has been denounced by human rights groups and even reportedly by King Charles. The High Court subsequently ruled it lawful in December, however, opponents are seeking to appeal that verdict. The legal battle is expected to end up in the UK Supreme Court and hence may get delayed for months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A serial killer popularly known as the ‘Devil's Disciple’ may soon be out from behind the bars. Often referred to as Britain's forgotten serial killer, Patrick Mackay has been in prison for 48 years, since 1975. Mackay was jailed for killing two elderly women and a priest. He briefly also admitted to eight other killings before retracting the confession. The now 70-year-old, who is believed to be UK's longest-serving killer, is up for a parole hearing next month. However, families of his victims and former police chief, Retired Detective Inspector Ken Tappenden, who is part of the team credited for catching Mackay, warn that even after almost five decades, the serial killer remains a danger to society.

Tappenden, a member of the Kent Police team that apprehended the serial killer, as per Daily Mail, has warned that "Mackay should never be freed. He could turn and become extremely dangerous."

Gareth Johnson, an MP for Dartford in Kent, where Mackay was raised, has expressed a fear that the killer's freedom bid may succeed, given that he isn't as notorious as some other murderers. "If he's free, I don't think the country will be safe," he remarked, and added that the public must be made aware of Mackay's crimes.

MacKay has reportedly changed his identity during his years in prison and now goes by the name David Groves. Currently, he is in an open prison near Bristol and is even allowed day-release trips.

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"The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison," says Johnson.&nbsp;Mackay's&nbsp; crimes are also the subject of a new Amazon Prime documentary, Confessions Of A Psycho Killer.

Mackay was diagnosed as a psychopath at the young age of 15 years. His victims include 87-year-old widow Isabella Griffiths from Chelsea and 89-year-old Adele Price, from Kensington; both died of strangulation. He split open the skull of his third victim, 62-year-old Catholic priest Anthony Crean, using an axe.

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Now, as per the Mirror, the Parole Board will evaluate whether Mackay can be granted freedom. The Board will grill him about the eight murders he had confessed to and&nbsp;subsequently retracted.&nbsp;

The publication quoting an anonymous source reports that the serial killer "will have to convince the panel his 'confession' to other murders was the ramblings of a man who was mentally ill at the time."

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A serial killer popularly known as the ‘Devil's Disciple’ may soon be out from behind the bars. Often referred to as Britain's forgotten serial killer, Patrick Mackay has been in prison for 48 years, since 1975.

A serial killer popularly known as the ‘Devil's Disciple’ may soon be out from behind the bars. Often referred to as Britain's forgotten serial killer, Patrick Mackay has been in prison for 48 years, since 1975. Mackay was jailed for killing two elderly women and a priest. He briefly also admitted to eight other killings before retracting the confession. The now 70-year-old, who is believed to be UK's longest-serving killer, is up for a parole hearing next month. However, families of his victims and former police chief, Retired Detective Inspector Ken Tappenden, who is part of the team credited for catching Mackay, warn that even after almost five decades, the serial killer remains a danger to society. Tappenden, a member of the Kent Police team that apprehended the serial killer, as per Daily Mail, has warned that "Mackay should never be freed. He could turn and become extremely dangerous." Gareth Johnson, an MP for Dartford in Kent, where Mackay was raised, has expressed a fear that the killer's freedom bid may succeed, given that he isn't as notorious as some other murderers. "If he's free, I don't think the country will be safe," he remarked, and added that the public must be made aware of Mackay's crimes. MacKay has reportedly changed his identity during his years in prison and now goes by the name David Groves. Currently, he is in an open prison near Bristol and is even allowed day-release trips. Also read | 'Delhi crimes': Gruesome cases that shocked the Indian national capital "The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison," says Johnson. Mackay's crimes are also the subject of a new Amazon Prime documentary, Confessions Of A Psycho Killer. Mackay was diagnosed as a psychopath at the young age of 15 years. His victims include 87-year-old widow Isabella Griffiths from Chelsea and 89-year-old Adele Price, from Kensington; both died of strangulation. He split open the skull of his third victim, 62-year-old Catholic priest Anthony Crean, using an axe. Also read | In pics: FBI's top 10 most wanted list of criminals, that you need to lookout for Now, as per the Mirror, the Parole Board will evaluate whether Mackay can be granted freedom. The Board will grill him about the eight murders he had confessed to and subsequently retracted. The publication quoting an anonymous source reports that the serial killer "will have to convince the panel his 'confession' to other murders was the ramblings of a man who was mentally ill at the time." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK serial killer Patrick Mackay a.k.a. ‘Devil's Disciple’ may be released soon. Here's all you need to know

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