Lambeth Pledges to Restore Bins on Two Major Roads
Lambeth Council confirms bins will return to Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road after campaign by councillors and residents over removal of around a dozen bins.
Category : Politics
Farage Faces Clacton By-Election Challenge in Cartoon
Martin Rowson's latest cartoon depicts Nigel Farage facing a by-election challenge in Clacton, highlighting political tensions in the constituency.
Progressives Back Manley Against Wasserman Schultz
A progressive group endorses substitute teacher Elijah Manley, 27, in Florida's primary, challenging veteran Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in a newly drawn district.
Trump's Spying on Leftwing Groups Recalls Hoover's Cointelpro
Trump administration investigated progressive groups opposing deportations, using DHS and subpoenas, reminiscent of FBI's Cointelpro, says Kenneth Roth.
Farage's Clacton Win Doesn't Clear Him of Scrutiny
Nigel Farage won Clacton byelection but faces resumed standards inquiry over undeclared £5m gift; anti-Reform vote at 37% signals vulnerability.
France's top court blocks Macron's social media ban for under-15s
France's constitutional council blocked a ban on social media for under-15s, citing freedom of expression and privacy. President Macron vows to rework legislation.
Mississippi ICE Detainees Sickened by Gas Leak, Denied Care
Detainees at Mississippi's Adams County ICE facility report a gas leak and two-day AC outage amid extreme heat, with denied medical care, per Guardian.
Israel to Transfer West Bank Law Enforcement to Police
Israel's defence minister orders military to plan transferring law enforcement for settlers to police, a move Palestine's VP calls a 'flagrant violation' and step toward annexation.
European clubs threatened Club World Cup boycott before Fifa plan scrapped
Europe's top clubs threatened to boycott future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, hours before the plan was scrapped.
US forest service chief pressed staff for wildfire support
US undersecretary Michael Boren reportedly pressed forest service staff to deploy more aircraft to a 7-acre fire near his Idaho ranch, diverting some resources from other fires, per Washington Post.
Emmerdale's Lewis Barton gets surprise wedding fund from Kev
Kev Townsend promises to fund Lewis Barton's Bali wedding to Vinny Dingle, but a bike mishap and Vinny's possible exit threaten the dream.
Mangione pleads guilty in CEO killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing up to life in prison, with sentencing set for December 18.
Farage wins Clacton byelection, Binface second
Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection with 63.34% of the vote, beating Count Binface, in a contest boycotted by major parties.
Farage loses Clacton by-election to Binface
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has lost the Clacton by-election to independent Count Binface, who won with 12,345 votes to Farage's 11,111, a result that reshapes the political landscape.
Trump Slams NYC Crime in Speech to Republicans
Trump attacked New York's crime rate and Democratic leaders in a speech to Republicans, vowing to restore safety if re-elected.
Stephen Bear jailed for 24 weeks over register breaches
Stephen Bear, 36, was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after admitting five breaches of sex offender notification requirements, including failing to report a Brazil trip.
London Crime: Bus Driver Shot, Pensioner Dies in Violent Week
A London bus driver was shot dead in Clapham, a pensioner died after a burglary, and a teenager was stabbed in Streatham, though violent crime is down 14%.
Two inmates charged over jail attack on Sara Sharif's dad
Two inmates charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father at Belmarsh prison, accused of cutting his neck with tuna tin lid.
UK Employment Laws May Reshape London Hedge Fund Hiring
New UK employment laws, including a right to request predictable hours, may alter how London hedge funds hire and retain staff, according to legal experts.
Bereaved partner left with nothing after 10-year relationship
Selina Flavius, founder of Black Girl Finance, lost her partner Ray after 10 years together. Unmarried, she had no legal rights to his assets, funds, or bereavement support, and now urges law reform.
Killer who hid wife's body has parole blocked by High Court
Glyn Razzell, convicted of murdering Linda Razzell in 2003, remains in prison after a High Court judge overturned his parole, citing his refusal to disclose where her body is hidden.
Count Binface's best election result in Clacton by-election
Count Binface, aka Jon Harvey, won 26.9% of the Clacton by-election vote, nearly 10,000 votes, his best ever result, after Nigel Farage's resignation.
Farage Re-elected in Clacton; Probe into £5M Gift Resumes
Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election with 63.3% of votes; investigation into undeclared £5M gift restarts, risking his seat.
UK Navy lacks firepower to stop Russia seizing ships
Britain's reduced Royal Navy may be unable to protect its cargo ships from Russian hijackings in the Indo-Pacific, defence planners warn, following Putin's order to 'detain' European vessels.
Aviva Investors Raises £1.5bn, Revenue Growth Boosts Profit
Aviva Investors reported a 12% revenue increase, boosting operating profit to £1.5bn in 2023, driven by strong performance in its investment arm.
Emmerdale: Charity's Lie Deepens as Mack Guesses Wrong
Charity Dingle tells Mackenzie she killed Dr Todd to hide Sarah's role, but Mack believes her confession, deepening the cover-up in Emmerdale.
Brixton fundraiser for legal challenge over International House
Save International House aims to raise £25,000 for a judicial review against Lambeth Council's approval of a redevelopment displacing over 100 charities and community groups in Brixton.
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace
NATO jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace after Russian electromagnetic warfare redirected it, amid a massive Ukrainian strike on Russia's Ust-Luga oil port.
Farage's Clacton Win Raises Questions About His Appeal
Nigel Farage won Clacton with a majority of under 13,000 votes against Count Binface, but his absence at the result announcement and slipping polls raise doubts about his national appeal.
£20k reward in 18-year hunt for missing Islington teen
Met Police offer £20,000 reward for information on Alex Sloley, missing from Islington since 2008, who was exploited by gangs.
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