Grenfell Tower: UK Corporate Accountability System Flawed
A new report calls for UK law changes after Arconic paid more to shareholders than Grenfell victims, highlighting a broken corporate accountability system.
Category : Politics
Sheffield United co-chair faces disqualification over £35m debt
Steven Rosen, Sheffield United co-chair, could be disqualified by the EFL after his company COH Sports Bidco was liquidated over a £35m debt dispute with former owner Prince Abdullah’s United World.
Ebola in DRC: 2,325 Dead as Aid Cuts Worsen Crisis
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with at least 2,325 deaths. The Guardian argues that US and European aid cuts have worsened the crisis, which is now the fastest-growing on recor
Burnham’s Key Policies: Bus Fare Cap, VAT Cut, Homelessness Plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to cap single bus fares at £2, scrap VAT on household electricity bills, and end rough sleeping by Christmas, among other measures.
Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teen mental health
A UCL study finds mandatory GCSE resits in England significantly lower students' mental wellbeing, unlike in Wales and Northern Ireland where resits are not compulsory.
Fifth Fifa Vice-President Turns Against Infantino
Hungary's Sandor Csanyi, a Fifa vice-president, has sent a letter to Gianni Infantino stating he has lost confidence in the president, citing the dismissal of COO Kevin Lamour as the final straw. Csanyi is the fifth of eight vice-presidents to oppose Infa
Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary in Upset
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated establishment favorite Alex Vindman in Florida's US Senate primary, despite being outspent 10-to-1, sending shock waves through the party machine.
Anglo-German Rail Link Correction: No Berlin Service
Plans for an Anglo-German rail link do not include a direct train to Berlin, as an article said. Also, Harrogate was not the smallest Eurovision host; Millstreet, County Cork, with a population of 1,722, hosted in 1993.
French civil servant drugged 248 women in job interviews
Christian Nègre, a French civil servant, allegedly drugged 248 women with a diuretic during job interviews between 2009 and 2018, causing them to urinate involuntarily. He faces charges of drugging, invasion of privacy, and sexual assault.
Murder Probe After Woman Dies in Hounslow House Fire
A murder investigation has been launched after a 48-year-old woman died in a deliberately started house fire in Hounslow. Eight others were injured, one remains in a life-threatening condition. No arrests have been made.
Peta Murphy's Husband: Labor Gambling Reforms Fall Short
Three years after Peta Murphy called for gambling reform, her husband says Labor's proposed changes are inadequate, falling well short of the comprehensive action needed to tackle Australia's gambling harm crisis.
NDIS Reforms Pass Parliament After Cross-Party Deal
NDIS reforms have passed the Australian parliament after a deal between the Coalition and Labor. The changes aim to curb spending growth and improve service delivery for participants.
Catholic Schools CEO Denies Wiping Evidence After Factory Reset
Dallas McInerney, CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, told Icac he performed a factory reset on his phone and iPad after a bank security alert, denying it was an attempt to destroy evidence for the inquiry into alleged corruption in the NSW Liberal party.
Bulgarian PM Radev Eyes EU Role as Orban-Style Leader
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev is positioning himself as a potential successor to Hungary's Viktor Orban as the EU's leading nationalist, raising concerns in Brussels.
ICC Condemns US Sanctions on Its President and Prosecutor
The International Criminal Court has strongly condemned US sanctions imposed on its president and chief prosecutor, warning the measures undermine international justice and the rule of law.
Trump in Canada: Tariff Backdown After Trade Deal Progress
Donald Trump announced a tariff backdown during a visit to Canada, citing substantial progress on a new trade deal. The move follows intense negotiations and signals a potential resolution to ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.
Mourinho: Rodri’s Doubts Cost Him a Real Madrid Move
José Mourinho says Real Madrid made Rodri a very good offer, but the midfielder’s hesitation created doubts, leading him to join Barcelona instead for €75m.
Adviser to Far-Right Leaders Arrested Over Girlfriend Attack Plot
Fernando Cerimedo, 42, a senior adviser to far-right Latin American leaders including Javier Milei, was arrested in Bolivia for allegedly ordering the shooting of his girlfriend, lawyer Nadia Beller.
Palestinian refugee named among three dead off Sussex coast
Hossam al-Khawas, a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, died alongside a woman and a teenage girl after getting into difficulty in the water off Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
Meta Glasses: Privacy Erosion or Fashionable Surveillance?
A class-action lawsuit against Meta alleges false privacy assurances over its smartglasses, as secret recordings and facial recognition plans spark backlash. The glasses sold 7 million pairs in 2025, but critics warn of a surveillance leap.
Germany's anti-far-right firewall may have backfired
Germany's political firewall designed to exclude the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) may have inadvertently strengthened the party, according to a new analysis.
Spain allows 500 migrant minors in Ceuta to relocate to mainland
Spain will relocate 500 unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta to the mainland in a policy reversal, after thousands arrived in 2021. The government and regional authorities agreed to distribute the children across the country.
Burnham Calls for National Push to End Rough Sleeping by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says government money alone may not end rough sleeping by Christmas, calling on councils, charities, and communities to join a nationwide effort he pledges to lead from the front.
Burnham: government funding may not be enough for rough sleeper pledge
Andy Burnham has admitted government funding may not be enough to offer every rough sleeper a place to stay by Christmas, issuing a rallying call to communities and voluntary organisations for support.
One in Five Win Higher Care After Challenging Algorithm
Nearly one-fifth of older Australians who contested their AI-determined home support funding received a more favourable outcome after human review, new data reveals.
Australia's gambling reform fails to ban inducements
Australia's government passed limited restrictions on gambling inducements, ignoring a bipartisan recommendation for a total ban. Critics, including former addicts, say the changes will do little to prevent harm or suicide risks.
Why Australian Rents Unlikely to Surge 30% Despite Tax Claims
Critics claim Labor's tax changes could push rents up 30%, but property experts at NAB and Ray White say their analysis has been misunderstood. Here's what will actually drive rents.
DSA candidate wins Florida primary, Trump allies lose
Angie Nixon, a Democratic socialist, won Florida's Senate primary. Trump-backed candidates lost in Wyoming and Florida. Alaska's Senate race is set. Extremism persists among Republicans.
Meta whistleblower: safety trial ignored child harm warnings
A Meta whistleblower testified that the company knowingly ran a safety trial that failed to act on reports of child sexual exploitation and grooming, prioritising profits over user protection.
Trump White House Attacks: Legal Scrutiny for Former Officials
Former Trump White House officials face legal scrutiny after a series of attacks on the Capitol. The Department of Justice has launched investigations into the actions of those involved.
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