Burnham: Public ownership only way to grow UK economy
Andy Burnham will tell MPs that bringing essential services into public control is the only way to boost growth, as he sets out his first major Commons statement as prime minister.
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Fake NFL Player Scam: Daejon Love's Alleged $1.3M Fraud
Daejon Love allegedly posed as a 49ers player, scamming 20+ women out of $1.3M. FBI charges reveal AI tricks and fake workouts.
Tupac murder trial: Closing arguments in Las Vegas
Closing arguments begin in the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Prosecutors presented 25 witnesses and eight hours of recordings.
Barking residents: gambling shops 'everywhere' as rules tighten
Residents in Barking and Dagenham say gambling shops are 'everywhere,' with one claiming you can't go 100 metres without seeing one. The council plans stricter licensing policies.
Healey's Treasury role: Taming defence overspending
John Healey's appointment as chancellor signals a shift to control defence overspending, balancing Nato targets with social investments, says John McTernan.
UN: Countries Legally Bound to Consider Slavery Reparations
A UN committee has ruled that countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, citing a binding 1965 convention.
Lib Dems urge Burnham to call cross-party climate talks
Liberal Democrats call on Andy Burnham to convene cross-party talks on extreme weather and the coming 'super El Niño', citing five UK heatwaves and drought risks.
Nepal floods: 900 dead, hundreds trapped in tunnels
Nepal's flash floods killed 903, with 4,000 missing. Hundreds are feared trapped in hydropower tunnels, as 21,000 personnel join rescue efforts.
Badenoch reshuffles shadow cabinet after resignations
Kemi Badenoch will reshuffle her shadow cabinet, appointing Tom Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary after Priti Patel quit and James Cleverly resigned to run for London mayor.
Tibet flood toll 'far higher' than Beijing admits, says group
A Tibetan advocacy group says 300 homes were destroyed in Tibet's floods and missing numbers are 'far higher' than China's official count of 16 dead and 546 missing.
Hanson Backs Nuclear and Coal in Victoria
Pauline Hanson urges two nuclear reactors on Australia's east coast and continued coal-fired power, diverging from One Nation's official $6.8bn single-reactor policy.
Russia plans massive strikes on Ukraine energy after warehouse toll hits 38
Russia's defence ministry says it is preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, as the death toll from a warehouse strike rises to 38, making it the deadliest attack of the year.
Robin Brown obituary: Lib Dem councillor dies at 62
Robin Brown, former Lib Dem finance lead for Richmond upon Thames, has died aged 62 of brain cancer. He led Munira Wilson's 2019 and 2024 campaigns.
Trump wants FCC to punish NBC's Kristen Welker
President Trump demanded FCC rebuke or punishment for NBC's Kristen Welker after she called his endorsement record 'mixed'. The FCC chair has previously targeted media outlets critical of Trump.
Canada erects Lake Ontario sign in Trump name spat
Canada erected a giant 'Lake Ontario' sign near Grimsby, Ontario, after Trump's order renaming it 'Lake America'; Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' for US users.
Ontario Premier Erects Sign Rejecting 'Lake America' Rename
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a billboard-sized sign on Lake Ontario's shoreline after President Trump ordered federal agencies to rename it 'Lake America', reaffirming the lake's 400-year-old name.
Iceland appears to reject EU accession talks
Iceland's no camp leads with 52.5% in EU accession referendum, RUV reports, dealing a blow to Brussels.
Pacific Islands Forum in turmoil as leaders pull out
Several leaders, including from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa, have pulled out of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Palau, casting doubt on the summit's outcomes.
Hackney Carnival's uncertain future after funding cuts
Hackney Carnival, once drawing 100,000 people, faces an uncertain future after council budget cuts in 2025. The Green-led council and new Mayor Zoë Garbett have pledged to explore funding options, including sponsorship and crowdfunding, to revive the even
PC Harper killers excluded from early release scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces changes to early release scheme, excluding PC Andrew Harper's killers and hundreds of other offenders from early prison release.
One Nation win exposes major party failure on Hanson
One Nation's decisive Secret Harbour byelection victory shows Labor and the Coalition still lack a strategy to counter voter anger and Pauline Hanson's surge, despite the party's own policy stumbles.
Farage and Badenoch clash over Meloni meeting claims
Farage and Badenoch trade barbs after a Times report on Meloni's advice was amended; Reform claims Meloni apologized for confusion.
Australia may make social media algorithms optional after UK ban
Australia is considering opt-in or opt-out social media algorithms and a UK-style ban on strangulation pornography, says minister Tanya Plibersek.
One Nation wins Secret Harbour byelection in WA
One Nation's Luke Herdegen claims victory in WA's Secret Harbour byelection, leading Labor 57-42 after preferences with 74.5% of votes counted.
NBC News Team Attacked by Settlers in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked an NBC News crew and a Palestinian woman in Jalud, West Bank, on Saturday. The team was interviewing Aida Ahmed Abdullah, who had been driven from her home. Injuries were reported.
Milo Yiannopoulos Deported by ICE to UK
Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the US on Friday after ICE detained him in New Orleans over expired authorization and a removal order, with reports indicating he was flown back to Britain.
Cleverly resigns to run for London mayor
James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. The former home and foreign secretary will make his case at the Conservative party conference in October.
Rogers falsely claims he saw Bin Laden's body
Mike Rogers, Michigan Senate candidate, claimed in a fundraising email he saw Osama bin Laden's body, but he only saw a photo, not the actual body.
Sarah Ferguson to Return to UK After Swiss Relocation
Sarah Ferguson is set to return to the UK after relocating to a Swiss chalet amid fallout over her and ex-husband Andrew's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports.
London Couple Save £1.6K a Year by Never Paying Full Price
Charlie and Sophia save £1,600 yearly in London using discount apps, reward cards, and smart planning. Their July savings hit £137.02.
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