Politics
Democrats Threaten DHS Funding After ICE Agent Kills US Citizen in Minneapolis
US Democrats demand accountability and threaten to withhold Homeland Security funding after an ICE officer shot dead a 37-year-old American woman in Minneapolis. Calls for agency reform grow.
Culture
Adelaide Writers' Week Boycott: Over 24 Authors Withdraw Over Palestinian Speaker Axing
Dozens of prominent writers, including Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest after the festival cancelled Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. The board cited 'cultural s
Sports
Arteta Rejects Keane's 'Dominant' Liverpool View After Tense Arsenal Draw
Mikel Arteta disagrees with Roy Keane's claim Liverpool dominated Arsenal's goalless draw. The Gunners boss points to his side's first-half control as the title race heats up. Read the full breakdown.
Business
Sydney's Luxury Yacht Inferno: Multi-Million Pound Blaze Engulfs Marina
A fierce fire destroyed luxury yachts at a Sydney marina, causing millions in damage. Watch the dramatic footage and learn about the emergency response.
Environment
Transport
Should Phones Be Banned on UK Public Transport?
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
London Bus Route 19, Immortalised by Dire Straits, Faces Cut
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
11-year-old girl dies after Tooting Bec Road collision
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Driverless Tube Plan Sparks 'Mass' Strike Warning
Reform UK's London mayoral candidate wants to automate the Underground, prompting unions to warn of major, sustained industrial action. Read the full story.