Boosie Badazz seeks $300K refund after failed Trump pardon bid
Rapper Boosie Badazz paid $600,000 to lobbying firm JM Burkman & Associates to secure a Trump pardon but failed; he now seeks half back via arbitration.
Category : Politics
Starmer awarded France's Légion d'honneur
Keir Starmer has been awarded the Légion d'honneur by President Macron for his leadership in supporting Ukraine, becoming the first UK PM to receive the honour.
Sir Jeremy Hanley obituary: Kindness and humour recalled
A former accountancy student recalls Sir Jeremy Hanley's kindness and hilarious lectures during a 1970s course in Jersey.
EU rejects Trump claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
The EU has pushed back against US claims that the International Criminal Court threatens US sovereignty, reaffirming support for the tribunal.
Balogun: Trump's ban reversal caused 'a lot of outside noise'
Folarin Balogun says Donald Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension caused 'a lot of controversy' and 'outside noise' ahead of US loss to Belgium.
Buffett drops Gates foundation from donations after Epstein ties
Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates' foundation from his annual $6bn donations after disclosures of Gates' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates has denied wrongdoing.
Supreme Court Justices Testify on Security Budget
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before House lawmakers, requesting increased security funding as threats against judges rise, with details on personal security incidents.
Johnson Government Wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid-19 inquiry concluded Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10bn on PPE due to flawed procurement, including a 'VIP lane' that favoured politically connected firms.
Protect public health policies from lobbying firms
Experts welcome ethics watchdog's recommendations to improve transparency around lobbying, citing evidence of harmful product companies influencing public health policies behind closed doors.
Balance high hopes with realism in football and politics
Absurdly high expectations for the new prime minister will only lead to anger and resentment, writes Colin Montgomery – we need a new political ballgame.
UK must hold Israel accountable under international law
Peers, former ambassadors and senior lawyers urge UK government to enforce international law on Israel's occupation of Palestine, citing ICJ opinion and trade bans.
UK universities cut 4,000 humanities posts
Nearly 4,000 academic posts in humanities and social sciences were cut in UK universities in 2024, creating regional cold spots for subjects like classics and languages, warns British Academy.
Trump drops Hormuz tolls threat, US-Iran airstrikes continue
Trump scraps 20% Hormuz toll plan, replacing it with Gulf investment deals, as US and Iran exchange airstrikes for third day, targeting ports and allies.
US inflation cools to 3.5% in June amid brief US-Iran deal
Inflation dropped to 3.5% in June 2026 as a short-lived US-Iran ceasefire lowered energy prices, but renewed strikes have since pushed oil and gas costs higher.
ICE suspends vehicle stops after two fatal shootings
ICE officers nationwide ordered to pause vehicle stops following the fatal shootings of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, sparking calls for independent investigations.
UK man admits 32 sexual offences against drugged partner
A man in his 40s faces possible life sentence after pleading guilty to 32 sexual offences, including 12 rapes, committed while his partner was drugged or asleep over more than a decade.
NY Enacts One-Year Moratorium on New AI Datacenters
New York becomes first US state to impose a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI datacenters via executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul, addressing environmental and energy concerns.
Pilot killed in Colorado wildfire crash identified
Nicholas Dale, 56, of British Columbia, died when his helicopter crashed into a reservoir while fighting the Gold Mountain fire in Colorado.
Trump tariff threat turns Brazil sovereignty into trade offence
Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Brazilian imports frames Brazil's judicial actions against disinformation as unfair trade, giving Bolsonarism a Washington platform.
Families forced state to face truth on Covid and Hillsborough
The Covid-19 inquiry report and the Hillsborough law arrived together, marking a victory for bereaved families who refused to let institutions control the narrative of their failures.
Dua Lipa Backs Albanian Protests Over Kushner Resort
Pop star Dua Lipa calls Albanian protests against a Jared Kushner-backed resort 'inspiring' as demonstrations enter sixth week over environmental concerns.
US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz cartoon
Ella Baron's cartoon depicts escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the strategic waterway's role in global oil transit and regional instability.
UK public urged to prepare for emergencies amid new risk warnings
The British public should take small steps to secure water, power and phone signal in case of severe weather, cyber-attacks or other national crises, Downing Street says.
Ann Widdecombe murder: police probe leftwing motive
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe's murder are examining whether leftwing or anti-Reform hatred motivated the attack, now led by counter-terrorism police.
Top House Democrats Oppose Cut to Israel Military Aid
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries calls amendment to halt $3.3bn in Israel military aid 'overly broad', as party faces voter backlash over Israel support.
UK ministers plan broad use of Hillsborough law candour
Victims minister Catherine Atkinson tells MPs the government intends to apply the duty of candour widely, including police misconduct and healthcare reviews, while denying national security risks.
ICE Kills Man in Maine, Halts Vehicle Stops
ICE agents fatally shot Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, 26, in Maine; agency orders halt to most vehicle stops amid protests.
Jess Phillips received 600+ rape threats in one night
Labour MP Jess Phillips reveals she received over 600 rape threats in one night. MPs report 4,064 crimes to police since 2019, with death threats rising. Female and minority MPs disproportionately targeted.
Trump Dismisses Foul Play in Graham's Death
Trump suggests no foul play in Lindsey Graham's death, calls FBI probe a waste of time. Graham died of aortic dissection, but FBI continues investigation.
Darline Graham sworn in to finish late brother's Senate term
Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to fill the remainder of his term, taking office on Tuesday.
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