MS drugs to stay on PBS amid US pricing pressure
Health minister confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta and Lemtrada remain subsidised after PBAC review, as drug companies push for higher prices and Trump policy looms.
Category : Politics
Haiti gangs force children into brutality: half of members now minors
Armed gangs in Haiti now recruit children as half of all members, forcing them into killing, kidnapping, and sexual exploitation amid state collapse, UN warns.
Yale backlash reveals authoritarian structures in US civil society
Yale faculty, students, and alumni opposed settlement negotiations with Trump administration, highlighting authoritarian structures within civil society institutions.
Fracking billionaire boosted US-Israel ties, downplayed Iran war risks
Harold Hamm, Trump's 'original oil guy', used his non-profit Council for a Secure America to push energy dominance and hardline Iran policy, influencing Trump's war decisions.
Teen Hackers Jailed for TfL Cyber-Attack Costing £39m
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, were sentenced to five and a half years each for hacking Transport for London, costing £39m and affecting millions of commuters.
Trump Fires Seattle US Attorney Hour After Appointment
Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as US attorney for western Washington less than an hour after federal judges unanimously appointed him, escalating tensions between the courts and the administration.
Starmer backs FIFA probe into Argentina's Falklands banner
Keir Starmer supports FIFA investigating Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands during their World Cup semi-final win over England.
US gas prices hit $5 diesel, $4 gas amid Iran tensions
Average US diesel tops $5 a gallon, regular gas nears $4 as renewed US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz drive up prices, says AAA.
Yacht couple defend actions after Russian warship encounter
Jane and Alan Kelvey, British sailors, reject criticism from 'armchair sailors' and Russia after their yacht was fired upon by a Russian warship in the English Channel.
MI5 reprimanded for lying about neo-Nazi informant
MI5 has been reprimanded by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office for misleading the public and courts about its relationship with a neo-Nazi informant who threatened his girlfriend with a machete.
UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Ministers have U-turned on plans to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay after intense criticism, raising questions over the position of the MCA head.
Mahmood v Miliband: Burnham's Chancellor Choice Nears
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM Monday but hasn't chosen a chancellor. Rumours pit Shabana Mahmood against Ed Miliband. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss options and priorities.
Trump's Gaza plan shrinks to pilot scheme
Trump's Board of Peace Gaza recovery plan reduced to a small pilot camp for displaced Palestinians near Rafah, with an international security force, but progress stalled by Israeli violations and political uncertainty.
Andy Burnham's Green Credentials Scrutinised Amid UK Climate Crisis
Andy Burnham faces tough climate decisions as UK heatwaves, energy prices, and North Sea drilling plans test his green credentials. Campaigners urge him to stop Rosebank oilfield drilling.
Greens Push Back Against Burnham, Claiming Vested Interests
Green party leader Zack Polanski says Andy Burnham is 'too in hock to vested interests' to offer real change, ahead of his premiership. The Greens plan a media blitz to counter the idea of a left-leaning agenda.
British Steel nationalised, UK GDP up, Uber buys Delivery Hero
British Steel taken into public ownership; UK GDP grew 0.1% in May; Uber to acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8bn; Ocado profits fall sharply.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Alerts in 20 US States
Wildfire smoke from Canada spreads across 20+ US states, causing unhealthy air quality. Detroit ranks worst globally. Officials urge staying indoors.
Ukrainian businessman blames GUR for Monaco attack
Vadym Iermolaiev accuses Ukraine's GUR of orchestrating a bomb attack in Monaco that critically wounded his partner and son, rejecting claims of rogue officers.
Rethinking time: from Chronos to Kairos and intuitive living
Kelley Swain explores Kairos time, an intuitive sense of timing opposed to Chronos, and how it can transform care, creativity, and our relationship with aging.
Ukraine Protests Erupt Over Defence Minister's Sacking
Thousands are protesting in Kyiv, Lviv, and other cities after President Zelenskyy dismissed popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparking widespread public outrage.
xAI sues user for alleged child abuse images with Grok
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against a South Carolina man for allegedly using its Grok AI system to generate child sexual abuse material, marking one of the first such cases by an AI company against a user.
UK aid cuts reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%
UK aid cuts will reduce bilateral support to Mozambique and Malawi by 90% by 2029, according to Foreign Office figures, sparking criticism from charities.
Falklands sovereignty debate reignited after World Cup semi-final
Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England revived the Falklands dispute. Simon Jenkins argues the islands cannot remain British forever, urging renewed negotiations.
Italy mafia families law: break free from crime
Italy's 'free to choose' law offers new identities and homes to children and relatives of mafia bosses, aiming to break intergenerational recruitment. About 400 children expected annually.
High Court Reopens Inquest into Teen’s Death Linked to TikTok
The High Court has ordered a fresh inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, citing previously omitted social media evidence. The original inquest lasted 23 minutes.
Ex-motorway boss gets 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse
Giovanni Castellucci among 32 convicted over 2018 Morandi Bridge tragedy in Genoa, Italy. Sentences range from 1 year 11 months to 12 years.
Burnham's 'black box' cabinet plans stir Westminster frenzy
Andy Burnham's tightly guarded cabinet selections, known as 'the black box,' have left Labour MPs guessing and fueled intense speculation as he prepares to enter No 10.
US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran retaliates
The US has intensified attacks on Iran, striking near Tehran and enforcing a blockade, while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at US allies, threatening all-out war and casting doubt on a recent peace deal.
Sadiq Khan gets peerage in Starmer's final honours list
Sadiq Khan has been given a peerage by Keir Starmer days before the PM steps down, potentially allowing him to join Andy Burnham's cabinet in future.
Iran Accuses US of Barbaric Attack Near Cancer Hospital
Iran accuses the US of a 'barbaric attack' near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz, forcing evacuation of 211 patients. The US has not commented.
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