Florida to execute William Silvia, 13th this year
Florida is set to execute William Frances Silvia on Tuesday, the 13th execution this year, as the state leads the US in capital punishment under Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Autonomous drones: military surgeon warns of AI war risks
Military surgeon Dr Darren Mann warns autonomous drones that kill without distinction and answer to no one leave no one safe, urging adherence to Geneva conventions.
Clacton poverty and weariness fuel Farage support
Clacton residents face poverty and exploitation, with Farage offering simple answers to complex problems, as letters reveal.
Resolve IPP scandal and resist sentencing populism, readers urge
Readers urge Andy Burnham to resist populist sentencing, resolve IPP crisis affecting 2,000 prisoners, and mandate protective orders for domestic abuse victims.
Authors urge Burnham to cut business rates for bookshops
Philip Pullman and Maggie O’Farrell among 234 booksellers backing open letter to extend business rates relief to bookshops, warning of closures.
Teen dies in fall at abandoned New Orleans Plaza Tower
Jacque St Ann, 17, fell to his death inside the abandoned Plaza Tower in New Orleans; police warn against urban exploring.
Mamdani Shows Burnham How to Tackle Billionaires
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrates that confronting billionaires doesn't preclude cooperation with Trump, offering a model for Andy Burnham as Britain faces global inequality.
Padres staffer detained by ICE in Texas amid deportation push
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela remains in ICE custody after detention in El Paso, Texas, despite pending asylum claim, DHS says he faces removal.
Israel Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino
Israel's FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino, citing 'unprecedented crisis of confidence' between UEFA and FIFA visions, following COO Kevin Lamour's sacking.
Burnham declares £350k in donations before PM role
Andy Burnham declared almost £350,000 in donations before becoming PM, including from billionaires, unions, and a former adviser, plus £12,000 in hospitality.
Meta faces $200bn lawsuit over addictive design
29 US states sue Meta for $200bn, claiming Facebook and Instagram are addictive by design, targeting children. Trial begins in Oakland.
US sanctions ICC president and prosecutor over Israel probes
The US has sanctioned ICC president Tomoko Akane and prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israeli war crimes in Gaza, over alleged abuse of authority.
Swedish MP intervenes in Brexit row over elderly Britons
Swedish MP Häkan Svenneling demands action as 78-year-old British widow Joyce Thomas faces deportation after 21 years in Sweden, citing damage to UK-Sweden relations.
Minnesota sues Texas to extradite ICE agent in shooting
Minnesota's attorney general sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, charged with shooting a man in Minneapolis and lying about it.
Man charged with hate crimes for NYC synagogue attack
Larry Montes faces federal hate crime charges for allegedly attacking a woman and security guard at Central Synagogue in NYC during Shabbat services.
Woman sentenced for plot to kill treasury secretary
Riley English, 26, sentenced to six years and one month for bringing firebombs to Capitol to kill Scott Bessent; judge cites low threat.
Former Security Officer Recounts Tupac Shooting Aftermath
A former security officer testified he heard gunfire and saw a young man holding a pistol after Tupac Shakur's 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.
Corrections: UN Plastics Treaty Draft, TV Listings Error
Corrections: UN plastics treaty draft was informal reference, TV listings were for wrong date. Other amendments include Lindsay Clancy trial, Greenland drilling, and more.
Pentagon Threatens Funding Cut for 30 US Universities
The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities, including Harvard and MIT, to review foreign partnerships by August 31 or risk losing federal funding.
Emmerdale: Graham catches DS Ramsden in Home Farm raid
DS Ramsden's Home Farm break-in is exposed by Graham Foster, not Kim, after Lydia discovers her.
Human bones found in Hounslow park after wildfires
Police investigate after human bones found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow; remains confirmed human, identity unknown, testing underway.
Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Present at Her Death
Brian Hickerson was at Hayden Panettiere's apartment when she died aged 36. He had a history of domestic violence, with a recent request to reduce charges denied.
UK pay growth slows to 3.9% as Iran war costs hit firms
UK pay growth slowed to 3.9% in the year to June, the lowest in two years, as Iran war-related costs squeezed business budgets and unemployment edged up to 4.2%.
NDIS bill passes Senate with substantial amendments after deal
The NDIS bill passed the Senate with substantial amendments after a Labor-Coalition deal, but critics warn of indiscriminate cuts affecting thousands.
Ukraine drone unit posts videos of Russian soldiers' last moments
Ukraine's Magyar's Birds drone unit posts videos of Russian soldiers' last moments, aiming to demoralize and show 'death is waiting' for invaders.
UK retailers too slow on fuel price cuts: CMA
The UK's competition watchdog says retailers have been too slow to pass on falling wholesale fuel prices, costing drivers millions.
Lord Horam obituary: Three-party MP dies at 87
John Horam, who represented Labour, the SDP, and the Conservatives in the Commons, has died aged 87. He served as a minister under Callaghan and Major, and was dubbed a 'dirty double-rat' by Dennis Skinner.
Moscow Warns UK Over British Drones in Ukraine
Moscow warned the UK on Tuesday over reports that Ukraine used British drones to strike targets inside Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions.
Meta recruits influencers to fight teen social media bans
Meta pays influencers to promote teen safety features, countering government bans, as report reveals strategy amid global restrictions.
Ye to play Russia, biggest Western act since war start
Ye will perform two shows in St Petersburg in October, becoming the most prominent Western artist to play Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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