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Burnham Urged to Press Trump Not to Pardon Maxwell
Epstein survivor Lara Blume McGee and lawyer Spencer Kuvin urge PM Andy Burnham to tell Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, citing fears over clemency.
Ealing Council £1,000 Card Spend: Wine, Flights, Hotels
Ealing Council used a corporate card for £175 wine and £1,000 on flights/hotels, but says all costs were legitimate or reimbursed.
Burnham to chair emergency COBRA meeting over heatwave
Andy Burnham will chair a COBRA meeting on Wednesday as extreme heat triggers wildfires and drought, with temperatures up to 38C forecast and 966 wildfires reported this year.
Binface vs Farage: Clacton by-election Q&A
Count Binface and Nigel Farage answer Metro's questions ahead of the Clacton by-election, with Binface pledging to turn up and Farage focusing on immigration and crime.
Clacton by-election: 15 candidates answer same 10 questions
Ahead of the Clacton by-election, 15 of 33 candidates answered the same 10 questions, covering local issues, national politics, and more.
Burnham urged to scrap London airport expansion for North hubs
Andy Burnham should reject London airport expansions and invest in northern hubs instead, says London Assembly Member Leonie Cooper, citing environmental and regional balance concerns.
Solar Eclipse Horoscope: August 12, 2026 Predictions
The Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026 brings new beginnings for all signs. Aries, Gemini, Leo: creativity and self-expression are highlighted. Get your daily horoscope.
US Marine freed from Russian prison after talks
Former US Marine Robert Gilman, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is heading home after his release on humanitarian grounds, following discussions between Trump and Putin.
US Bans Chinese Humanoid Robots Including Unitree G1
FCC banned Chinese humanoid robots, including Unitree G1, on July 28, citing national security risks, amid rising popularity.
New rules empower councils to curb gambling venues
UK scraps 'aim to permit' in Gambling Act, giving councils power to reject new betting shops, casinos, and adult gaming centres, a victory for communities.
Burnham's Everyday Fixes: Will They Win Over the Public?
Andy Burnham's small-scale policy tweaks aim to show voters he's on their side, but polls show 70% remain dissatisfied with the government.
Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on tube
Clifford Wilby, 63, was found guilty of harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria Line train in July 2025, blocking her exit and filming her.
Burnham's prison plan: deportation, women's jails, IPP review
Andy Burnham proposes deporting foreign offenders, releasing women prisoners, and reviewing IPP sentences to free prison space, but experts doubt quick fixes.
AI Money in US Politics: A Distorted Democratic Debate
Silicon Valley pours hundreds of millions into Super Pacs to elect pro-AI candidates, distorting democratic debate on AI regulation, as seen in a smear campaign against a New York assemblyman.
UK wildfires: firefighters need government leadership, not just praise
As wildfires rage across the UK, the Guardian argues ministers must lead the response, not leave it to firefighters. With record heat and drought, calls for more resources and better planning grow.
Tice Accused of 'Nasty Tactics' Over Guardian Legal Threat
Reform UK's Richard Tice faces backlash for legal threat to Guardian, seeking to unmask sources amid NCA-linked financial reporting.
Trump Switched Planes via Catering Truck Amid Iran Threat
Trump hid in a catering truck and secretly switched planes in July amid a credible Iranian assassination threat, concealing his location from journalists and staff.
Prison early release changes may raise mistaken release risk
Union warns Burnham's prison early release changes could increase risk of mistaken releases, as probation staff vote to strike over workloads.
Assad sentenced to death for war crimes
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher were sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
280 City of London members trafficked Africans, investigation finds
Investigation reveals 280 City of London Corporation members profited from slave trade, with 41 Lord Mayors and 129 Aldermen involved, trafficking at least 250,000 people.
Alan Jones Trial: Sydney Court Hears Indecent Assault Allegations
Alan Jones faces trial over alleged indecent assault and sexual touching of young men in Sydney between 2001 and 2019; court hears opening arguments.
Victoria to Ban Suppression Orders for Rapists
Victoria will ban suppression orders for rapists, allowing victims to name offenders publicly, in a move to increase transparency and support survivors.
Football Australia Backs AFC in FIFA Crisis
Football Australia has sided with the Asian Football Confederation in the escalating FIFA crisis, calling for transparency and reform amid Gianni Infantino's leadership.
RBA holds rates, Albanese defends economic plan
The Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged at 4.35%, prompting PM Albanese to defend his economic strategy amid opposition criticism.
Nvidia's AI Boom Reshapes Wall Street Finance
Nvidia's AI infrastructure boom is transforming Wall Street finance, with record data center revenue and new financial products tied to AI, according to industry reports.
AI Labs Urge Global Rules to Avert Catastrophic Risks
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and others signed a letter calling for international AI regulation to prevent existential threats, citing urgent need for safety standards.
Trump's vaccine order: feelings over facts, dangerous path
Trump's executive order splitting MMR and other vaccines lacks evidence, endangers children, and could lead to hospitalizations and deaths, warns a UCLA intensive care physician.
SC GOP primary to replace Lindsey Graham
Ten Republicans vie in South Carolina's special primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham, with his sister Darline and Trump's endorsement in play; top two likely head to runoff.
Labor's Centre Gamble: Lessons from Turnbull's Doomed PM
Labor's centrist pivot risks Turnbull-style failure, as history shows the centre cannot hold without a clear narrative and internal party unity.
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