Enfield New Town Opposition Is About Planning, Not Nimbys
Kathrin Spinnler argues that rejecting Enfield's proposed new town is a stand against poor planning, citing flood risks, car dependency, and the OBR's 0.8% house price impact.
Category : Politics
Trump admin asks supreme court again to curb mail-in voting
The Trump administration renewed its supreme court appeal to restrict mail-in voting, after a federal judge blocked new limits, as states begin mailing ballots for the midterms.
Jamaica files slavery reparations petition with King Charles
Jamaica's delegation files a petition in London asking King Charles to refer three slavery questions to the Privy Council, marking a Commonwealth first. The team also seeks repatriation of artefacts from the British Museum.
Infantino confirms re-election bid despite Fifa crisis
Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election as Fifa president in 2027, despite pressure to resign over the failed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme and Uefa's legal challenge.
Sir Andrew Nicol obituary: judge in Depp case dies at 75
Sir Andrew Nicol, high court judge in the 2020 Johnny Depp libel case, has died aged 75. He championed civil liberties as a barrister and helped found Doughty Street Chambers.
Farage admits donation row 'looks bad' but denies breach
Nigel Farage concedes the overseas donation scandal 'looks bad' for Reform UK but insists no foreign money breached electoral law, as Met police weigh investigation.
Dover protesters condemned by minister over 'costumes'
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds condemns masked anti-immigration protest in Dover that blocked roads, causing 45-minute delays and four miles of congestion on Saturday.
Healey Faces Tough Budget Choices as Bond Markets Sour
Chancellor John Healey faces tough choices ahead of the 28 October budget, as bond market volatility erodes fiscal headroom and pressures mount over defence spending pledges.
Farage to face questions as Reform donations scandal widens
Nigel Farage will face questions on Sunday as Reform UK battles a donations scandal, with two senior aides standing down after an undercover probe.
Arsenal's Control Under Arteta: Tactical Analysis
Arsenal remain unbeaten and have not conceded a goal this season, with Mikel Arteta's control-based tactics setting up a fascinating tactical battle against Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.
Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction in war of cities
Ukraine's defence technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov warns neither side can win, as long-range strikes escalate and civilian risk grows.
Coalition unveils flag-burning ban, denies One Nation link
Coalition's flag-burning ban imposes up to 12 months' jail, denies undercutting One Nation, as Labor cites desperation.
Zelenskyy Links Kyiv Airport Strikes to US Envoy Visit
Zelenskyy says Russian strikes on Kyiv and Boryspil airports were a reaction to US envoys' visit. Talks in Moscow yield no change in Putin's demands.
Opposition Proposes Flag Burning Ban and Australia Day Law
Australia's opposition leader Angus Taylor announced plans to criminalize flag burning with up to 10 years' prison and enshrine January 26 as Australia Day in law, sparking renewed culture war debates.
Colombia drone attack kills 3 soldiers, ELN blamed
At least three Colombian soldiers were killed and four wounded in a drone attack and clash blamed on ELN guerrillas at a military compound in Ocaña, Norte de Santander.
William to Represent Charles at Norway King's Funeral
Prince William will represent King Charles at the funeral of Norway's King Harald V on 9 September, joined by the Princess Royal in a personal capacity as godmother of the new king.
Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death for drug trafficking
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, was sentenced to death with 11 others for drug trafficking. Police seized 750kg of narcotics. The verdict can be appealed.
Robin Morgan, Feminist Icon and Author, Dies at 85
Robin Morgan, the child star turned radical feminist, poet, and editor, has died at 85. She co-founded the Women's Media Center with Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem. Her death was confirmed Saturday by the organization.
Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death for drug crime
An Egyptian court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for drug trafficking and manufacturing, seizing over 750kg of narcotics.
Farage: I wasn't listening in donations scandal meeting
Nigel Farage claims he wasn't listening during a meeting central to the overseas donations controversy, as Reform UK conference ends amid suspensions and police scrutiny.
Three jailed for 68 years for machete murder of father
Three men were jailed for life (minimum 68 years combined) for stabbing Gregory Catillo Volquez, 36, 22 times and beating him with a crutch in Haringey, London.
Judge orders disclosure of $1.8bn fund setup
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal who structured the $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization fund' in a lawsuit by Democracy Forward.
Burnham's devolution push faces catastrophic risks
England's devolution is messy and slow, with huge risks Andy Burnham ignores at his peril, as Whitehall anxiety and legal challenges stall progress.
Friends deny murder outside Lewisham bar
Two friends who met at Aberdeen University denied murdering Taiwo Ekerin outside Alpha Lounge in Lewisham on May 24. They pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court.
US Envoys Land in Moscow to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow Saturday to revive Ukraine peace talks, with a 72-hour strike pause ordered by Putin.
Yemen clashes kill 60 as Houthis push west coast offensive
At least 60 killed in Yemen as Houthi offensive against government forces escalates on the west coast, including six civilians in a missile strike on a bus in Taiz.
Mike Dean insists he refereed 'properly and professionally'
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean insists he officiated 'properly and professionally' throughout his 25-year career, backtracking from controversial podcast comments that sparked widespread criticism.
Healey warns of tough first budget as Middle East war pressures UK
Chancellor John Healey warns of a tough first budget on 28 October as Middle East conflict impacts inflation, growth, and borrowing costs, with global bond yields at an 18-year high.
Reform UK conference hit by donations scandal and violence
Reform UK's Birmingham conference is overshadowed by a donations scandal, with two senior aides suspended and violence erupting during Farage's speech.
Sweden deports 458 Britons since Brexit, data shows
Sweden has confirmed 458 British citizens have been deported or forcibly removed since Brexit, the first public disclosure of such data, amid criticism of its hardline approach.
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