Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures 63
At least 27 killed and 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire, one of the deadliest in recent years; emergency exits may have been obstructed.
Category : Politics
Olly Robbins launches legal challenge over sacking by Starmer
Former Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins has submitted a legal challenge against his dismissal by PM Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, citing irrational reasons and lack of process.
EU pledges social media ban for children
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged an EU-wide social media ban for children after an expert panel called for restrictions for under-13s.
Moorland Blaze, Jude Bellingham Station: Photos of the Day
Firefighters battle a moorland blaze near Dovestone reservoir in Manchester, while London's Bellingham station is renamed after England footballer Jude Bellingham.
Burnham backs Mahmood's immigration bill
Andy Burnham is expected to vote for the immigration bill, backing Shabana Mahmood's changes to indefinite leave to remain and asylum tribunals, while plans to deport grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed are also announced.
Pilot dies in Colorado wildfire plane crash into reservoir
A pilot fighting the Gold Mountain fire in Colorado died after his aircraft crashed into Silver Jack reservoir. The body was recovered by a dive team.
Killings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya despite G4S hire
Three men killed in separate incidents over the past year allegedly involving G4S guards on Del Monte's pineapple farm in Kenya, despite the company hiring G4S after previous deaths were exposed.
Two teens arrested after Illinois family mass shooting
Two teenagers were arrested after a targeted mass shooting in East St Louis, Illinois, killed five family members and wounded two others. The suspects, aged 15 and 16, were taken into custody but not yet charged.
ICE agents involved in fatal shooting in Maine
A person was killed in a shooting involving ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, days after a fatal incident in Texas. State police and FBI are investigating.
Albanese AI Speech: Safety, Copyright, Social Licence
PM Albanese outlines AI policy: safety, copyright, data centre social licence, and economic opportunity in landmark speech.
Can Labor navigate the AI revolution and protect workers?
Australia's PM to deliver landmark speech on AI regulation, balancing innovation and worker protection amid slow reform.
Town Grieves Murder of Teen Layla Jeffery
Layla Jeffery, 13, was found dead in bushland near Donald, Victoria. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder. The community mourns.
Winmar statue removal exposes double standard in memorials
The removal of the Nicky Winmar statue after his domestic violence conviction highlights the fraught nature of memorialising the living, while statues honouring colonisers who killed Aboriginal people remain.
Trump renews Iran blockade, threatens Hormuz control
Trump reimposes naval blockade on Iran, threatens to take control of Strait of Hormuz, as US and Iran exchange heavy drone and missile attacks.
Fathers missing from forced adoption narrative
Jane Lawson argues that fathers of babies taken in forced adoptions have been removed from the narrative of blame, and calls for their accountability.
Prison early release: victims need safeguards, campaigners say
Victims' groups warn early prisoner releases without proper safeguards could damage trust in justice; former penal reform chief cites benefits of supervised release.
Disability Benefits: Why Not 'Welfare' – Letters
Readers respond to the Guardian's editorial on PIP, urging automatic awards for those with serious mental illness and rejecting the term 'welfare' for social security.
Count Binface: Silly Sausage Britain's Boaty McBoatface Legacy
Count Binface reflects on Britain's embrace of absurdity, from Mr Blobby to Liz Truss, and the enduring spirit of Boaty McBoatface in Clacton.
Police arrest 12 over far-right threat to Islamic event
Twelve arrested, three for conspiracy to murder, over suspected far-right plot against Islamic event in Suffolk attended by 15,000. Event closed early as precaution.
Mahmood Slams Burnham Over Grooming Gang Visa Claims
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has accused Andy Burnham of misleading the public over claims that Pakistan visas were used to block grooming gang investigations.
Person killed during ICE operation in Maine
One person was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine, according to state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. State Police and FBI are investigating.
Leaders in Paris for Coalition of the Willing Ukraine talks
French President Macron hosts British PM Starmer, NATO's Rutte, German Chancellor Merz, Polish PM Tusk, and Danish PM Frederiksen for Ukraine discussions.
UK Bans IRGC and Russian GRU Volunteer Corps as State Threats
Three groups backed by Iran and Russia have been outlawed in the UK using new state threat powers. Supporting them can lead to 14 years in prison, sabotage to life imprisonment. The IRGC, IMCR, and GRU Volunteer Corps are now proscribed.
Church leader convicted of abusing 4 men over 40 years
John Grant, 77, a Baptist church leader, was convicted of 11 sexual attacks on four vulnerable young men between 1970 and 2012. Police fear more victims exist and urge them to come forward.
Wimbledon winners face £1.6m HMRC tax bills
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova could each owe over £1.6m in UK tax on their £3.6m prize money due to HMRC rules for non-resident sportspersons.
Hackney Greens Face Criticism Over SEND Family Eviction
Mayor Zoë Garbett's administration secures fresh eviction warrant against Charity Oppong, despite prior support from Green councillors, sparking accusations of abandoning the family.
12 arrested over right-wing terror threat to Islamic event
Twelve people have been arrested after an alleged extreme right-wing terror plot targeted the UK Ijtima Islamic event in Suffolk, forcing its early closure.
US start-up to launch giant space mirror to sell sunlight
The FCC has approved a license for Reflect Orbital to launch a 142kg satellite with a 60-foot mirror that will reflect sunlight to Earth after dark, aiming to sell the light for $5,000 per hour.
Church leader guilty of sexual assaults over 40 years
John Grant, 77, a senior church figure in Muswell Hill, was convicted of sexually assaulting vulnerable young men between 1970 and 2012. Police believe more victims may exist.
Man pleads guilty to strangling mother, 74, in bedroom
Richard Clayton, 45, admitted murdering his 74-year-old mother Angela Clayton at their Newham home, then called police and pretended to be asleep during interviews.
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