Elspeth King: A Tribute to a Pioneering Curator
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
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Domestic abuse victims could be criminalised under new law
Proposed amendment to Crime and Policing Bill could criminalise domestic abuse victims who flee overseas with children. Critics warn it undermines child safety principles.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Epstein Email on Trump 'Blowing Bubba' Fuels Speculation
A newly released email from Mark Epstein mentioning 'Trump blowing Bubba' has ignited online debate. Discover the details and political fallout from the latest Epstein document dump.
Trump calls for Epstein-Clinton investigation
Donald Trump announces a Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties to Bill Clinton and other Democrats. This comes as new questions emerge about Trump's own links to the financier.
Assisted Dying Bill Fuels Palliative Care Debate
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
Greg McCarthy, Historical Educator, Dies Aged 47
Greg McCarthy, who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive character performances, has died aged 47. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Trump Calls Epstein Email Release a 'Hoax'
Donald Trump slams latest Epstein document release as Democratic conspiracy while past connections resurface. Read the full analysis of the unfolding political scandal.
Peers mount offensive against assisted dying bill
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
Al Gore Questions Gates' Climate Stance Shift at COP30
Al Gore suggests Trump's influence prompted Bill Gates' controversial climate stance shift at COP30, while defending UN climate process and highlighting climate action progress.
New UK Cyber Bill Targets Critical Infrastructure Security
The UK government introduces a new cyber security bill, mandating stricter rules for critical infrastructure following major attacks on the NHS, JLR, and M&S. Learn how this impacts national security.
Hemp provision jeopardises US spending bill
A last-minute hemp ban in the US funding bill causes Republican dissent, threatening to derail efforts to end the government shutdown. Key industry figures react.
91 inmates wrongly freed amid prison strain crisis
Watchdog warns new sentencing bill could free dangerous domestic abusers early, putting victims at risk. David Lammy urged to amend legislation amid prison overcrowding.
John Tymukas, London Infrastructure Engineer, Dies at 73
Remembering John Tymukas, the structural engineer behind London's Canning Town station and Crossrail. Discover his journey from Australia to the UK and his legacy.
Senate Passes Budget Bill to End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
Senate passes bill to prevent US government shutdown
The US Senate has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap measure extends funding through December 13 while budget negotiations continue.
Jack DeJohnette: Jazz Drumming Legend Dies at 82
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jack DeJohnette, the visionary drummer and composer whose innovative style transformed modern jazz and inspired generations of musicians.
Remembering Prunella Scales: A Tribute
A moving letter of remembrance celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Prunella Scales, the cherished actress who brought Sybil Fawlty to life and graced British screens for decades.
Tories Block Labour's Workers' Rights Bill
The Conservative Party is systematically dismantling Labour's landmark employment rights bill, sparking accusations of sabotaging worker protections and siding with corporate interests.
Acting Legend Diane Ladd Dies at 90
The film industry mourns Diane Ladd, the celebrated actress known for 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and mother to Laura Dern, who passed away at 90 after a remarkable seven-decade career.
Grateful Dead Vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux Dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux, the celebrated vocalist who helped define the Grateful Dead's iconic sound during their 1970s peak, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of musical magic.
Government's Massive Crime & Policing Bill Unveiled
The UK government has announced its most significant crime and justice reforms in decades, introducing harsher sentences for serious offences and expanding police authority in a sweeping new bill.
Judge blocks Tennessee National Guard deployment in Memphis
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
Actress Diane Ladd, Wild at Heart Star, Dies Aged 89
Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Ladd, renowned for her role in Wild at Heart and mother to Laura Dern, has died aged 89. Tributes pour in for the celebrated screen star.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies Aged 78
The music community pays tribute to Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the soulful vocalist who helped shape the iconic sound of the Grateful Dead during their peak years in the 1970s.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
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