Greater Manchester mayoral byelection: Labour leads by 20
Labour's Bev Craig is expected to win the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, with a 20-point lead over Reform UK, as turnout concerns loom.
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Reform Plan to Expand Quarry in Ancient Kent Woodland Sparks Fury
Kent county council, led by Reform UK, voted to include Oaken Wood in its mineral sites plan, threatening 40 hectares of ancient woodland for Kentish ragstone quarry expansion.
Japan quake death toll hits 30 amid rescue challenges
The death toll from the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Japan has risen to 30, with rescue efforts hampered by aftershocks and heat. Over 170 rescuers search a collapsed shopping centre.
Fauci diaries: News Corp COVID book 'nonsense'
Dr Anthony Fauci's newly released diaries describe Sharri Markson's book backing the lab leak theory as 'a bunch of nonsense', as he faces Senate hearing.
Friar finds elixir recipe similar to Coca-Cola
An Italian friar discovered a 19th-century document detailing a restorative elixir made from Bolivian coca leaves and kola nuts, prompting comparisons to Coca-Cola's original recipe.
Gen Z protests in India: Memes and AI parodies
Indian standup Anuvab Pal on how gen Z protesters used memes, AI, and humor to challenge the government, leading to the education minister's resignation.
Reformer likens Liberal faction to Braveheart at Icac
Icac hears Robert Assaf, cofounder of the Reformers, compare Liberal factionalism to 'warring kingdoms' in Braveheart, admit they 'didn't think the law applied' to donation rules.
Kumanjayi Little Baby murder case delayed by forensic evidence
The murder case of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has been delayed for months due to a 'significant volume' of forensic evidence, including 100 forensic requests and 20 outstanding witness statements.
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds rates
US 30-year Treasury yield rose to nearly 5.24%, a 19-year high, after the Federal Reserve held its key rate steady, sparking fears of insufficient action against inflation.
Moroccan woman endured two years of slavery on Spanish farm
Fatima, a Moroccan national, was forced to work up to 19 hours a day without pay, housed in a freezing shack, and physically abused on a farm in Castile and León, Spain, before being rescued by anti-trafficking police in late 2023.
Paul McCartney gets first Mercury prize nomination
Paul McCartney, 83, earns his first Mercury prize nomination for 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane', competing against Olivia Dean, Dave, Raye, and others in a diverse 2026 shortlist.
Root returns as England Test captain, Fleming coach
Joe Root will captain England again after Stephen Fleming was confirmed as the new men's Test coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. Marcus Trescothick will coach the Pakistan series.
Adrian Chiles on Katriona O'Sullivan's memoir Poor
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles recounts sobbing during a radio interview with Katriona O'Sullivan, whose memoir 'Poor' details her escape from poverty. He urges everyone to read it.
GOP disenfranchisement drives Black turnout, study says
A new analysis shows Republican efforts to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling have motivated Black voters in the South, shifting counties leftward.
AFC accuses Fifa of undermining football foundations
Asian Football Confederation president Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa condemns Fifa's plan to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors, saying it undermines football's foundations.
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer
UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost double the 2025 season total, with August yet to come.
Europe Burns: EU Must Sanction US Over Climate War
As wildfires rage across Europe, Alexander Hurst argues the EU should use economic sanctions against the US for its ecological warfare, urging a carbon border tax and tariffs to force change.
Far-Right Influencer Rise in College Republicans Sparks Controversy
Kai Schwemmer, a 23-year-old rightwing influencer, becomes political director of College Republicans of America, highlighting a far-right shift in campus politics.
Civil War Death Site Dug Up for Landfill in El Salvador
Diggers excavate a massacre site in San Francisco Ángulo, El Salvador, for a landfill, despite community opposition and human rights ombudsman rulings.
US borrowing costs hit 2007 high as Fed holds rates
US government borrowing costs hit their highest since 2007 after the Fed held rates steady. Stocks fell sharply amid fears of rising inflation and resumed strikes on Iran.
Calling ICE detention centers 'camps' reveals brutal reality
Journalist John Washington argues that 'camp' best captures the political function of ICE detention facilities, where over 65,000 people are held in deadly conditions without criminal charges.
Paul Biya absent 53 days, health rumors swirl
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, has not been seen publicly for 53 days, fueling speculation about his health and creating an institutional vacuum, with no official return date set.
UK-funded French police teargas migrants before 3 women died
Charity Utopia 56 says CRS officers funded by UK fired teargas at asylum seekers trying to board a boat in which three women later died. A fourth man died in a separate incident.
Families moved out of billionaire-owned tower over no AC
Several London councils are moving families out of Britannia Point, a glass-fronted tower owned by billionaire Asif Aziz, after tenants were denied air conditioning during heatwaves.
Airbus fined £6.4m for export control breaches
Airbus has been fined £6.4m by HMRC after self-reporting breaches of UK export control rules, the largest out-of-court settlement for strategic export offences.
Middle East Crisis Keeps UK Interest Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% due to Middle East conflict inflationary risks, despite stable domestic prices and 2.6% CPI inflation.
US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in Q2 as inflation tops Fed target
The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% in Q2, below expectations. Consumer spending rose but inflation remained above the Fed's 2% target.
St Paul Mayor Investigated for Sexual Harassment
St Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for sexual harassment after police chief Axel Henry filed a complaint alleging inappropriate messages to employees.
Commonwealth chief rejects racism claim by Idi Amin's grandson
Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare dismisses Aziz Abdul's allegations of corruption and racism after his disqualification for head-butting in super-heavyweight boxing at the Commonwealth Games.
Burnham Social Care Plan Faces 'Death Tax' Accusations
Andy Burnham proposes a national care service seeking cross-party consensus, but Reform UK claims it's a 'death tax'. Green party's Zack Polanski also under fire for social media use.
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