Westminster Tory member investigated over ableist slur
Natalia Awasty, Deputy Chair of the West End Conservatives, is under investigation for sharing an Instagram post containing an ableist slur against the Green Party.
Category : Politics
Andy Burnham announces £45 energy bill cut for every household
Andy Burnham, on his first full day as Prime Minister, announces a VAT cut on electricity bills, saving each household £45 and reducing inflation by 0.1%.
Hounslow Council Leader Allowance Rise of £16k
Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat's allowance rises from £44,312 to £60,000; basic allowance for all councillors to £15,000. Conservatives vote against.
Man stabbed teen to death after row in Clapham shop
A man stabbed 19-year-old Rinneau Perrineau to death after an argument at a Clapham corner shop, the Old Bailey heard. Muhammed Cabdiqaadir, 25, denies murder.
Coronation Street: Jodie confesses, shocking discovery
Jodie Ramsey confesses to the police about her attack on Sarah Platt, but a trinket box found under the couch reveals stolen items, shocking the Platt family.
Andy Burnham's new cabinet: winners and losers
Andy Burnham unveils his cabinet with John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and notable demotions for Yvette Cooper and Bridget Phillipson.
Trump vows Iran will pay 'many times over' after 17 US soldiers killed
Donald Trump promises Iran will pay 'many times over' for each American soldier killed, as 17 US troops have died in the war, including three since Friday.
Samuel L Jackson calls Argentina 'racist' after World Cup final
Samuel L Jackson urged Black people not to cheer for Argentina, calling it 'one of the most racist countries' after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
FIFA investigate Argentina brawl after World Cup final defeat
FIFA launched an investigation into post-match brawls after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, with punches thrown and players confronting each other.
Andrew Tate held in US jail fighting UK extradition
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will remain in a Florida jail as they fight extradition to the UK on rape and sex-trafficking charges, after their first US court appearance.
Correction: Prof Keisha Ray's Role in Pain Study Clarified
Correction: Prof Keisha Ray was not lead author of a 2016 Boston University pain study; she was a postdoctoral fellow quoted on the subject.
US military death in Iraq as strikes on Iran escalate
A US service member was killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone as the US launched more airstrikes on Iran, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, risking widening the conflict into Israel.
JD Vance and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first VP child in 156 years
Vice-President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, on Sunday, marking the first child born to a sitting VP in 156 years.
Spain win World Cup as Torres goal sinks Argentina in extra time
Ferran Torres scored in extra time to give Spain a 1-0 win over 10-man Argentina in the World Cup final, making Spain the champions with just one goal conceded all tournament.
Trump and Infantino's Fever-Dream End to a World Cup of Excess
The 2026 World Cup final ended with Trump and Infantino on stage, symbolizing a tournament of excess, controversies, and a $15bn revenue windfall.
Ukraine Blames Russia for Cargo Ship Strike Killing Six
Ukraine accuses Russia of striking a Turkish cargo ship carrying grain, killing six sailors and leaving four missing near Odesa. Kyiv also reports major missile attack on capital.
Argentina Fans Search for Consolation After World Cup Final Loss
Argentina fans in Buenos Aires mourn World Cup final loss to Spain but celebrate semi-final victory over England and honor Messi's legacy.
Epping one year on: recovery from asylum protests
One year after violent protests over asylum seekers at the Bell hotel in Epping, Tim Burrows returns to see how the town recovered from a summer of unrest.
Extreme heat costs India's poorest workers up to 9% income
Analysis by IIED reveals extreme heat acts as a 'poverty multiplier', with outdoor workers losing nearly 9% of salary in 2024, deepening poverty and health crises.
Guyana ferry disaster: criminal probe after manifest found inaccurate
A massive search operation is underway after the MV Barima sank off Guyana's coast. Two dead, 67 rescued, but the passenger manifest was inaccurate, complicating rescue efforts.
John Carpenter: Why I stopped making horror movies
John Carpenter discusses his nightmares, creative battles, and legacy, revealing why he left filmmaking for music and graphic novels.
EU return hubs risk creating human rights black holes
Europe risks creating human rights black holes with offshore return hubs for migrants, warns Council of Europe commissioner, urging iron-clad safeguards before implementation.
Australia spends $9.6m per asylum seeker on Nauru, yet many go hungry
Most refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru cannot afford food or clean water despite Australia spending $9.6m per person last year, a new ASRC survey finds.
Civil service pension to be insourced after Capita failures
The Cabinet Office will bring the civil service pension scheme back in-house after Capita's 'unacceptable' service left some waiting a year for payments, causing financial hardship.
Spectator Accused of Islamophobia in New Report
A report by the Centre for Media Monitoring found that over half of Spectator articles on Muslims were biased, portraying them as a threat. The magazine is criticized for normalizing Islamophobia.
Burnham vows to go 'faster' than Starmer: Can he break gridlock?
Andy Burnham pledges faster action than Keir Starmer, but overcoming institutional inertia and fiscal constraints may require bold, risky moves to deliver visible change.
Wheelchair refund refused after daughter's death
A woman bought a £435 wheelchair for her disabled daughter, who died two days later. The store refuses a refund, citing policy, despite the chair never being used.
Dreyfus urges protest bans near synagogues, Jewish schools
Mark Dreyfus tells antisemitism royal commission that safe access zone laws like those for abortion clinics could reduce distress at Jewish sites, citing high court precedent.
Yung Filly pleads not guilty to rape in Australian court
British YouTuber Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent after a gig in Perth, with the court hearing he bit and slapped her during the alleged assault.
Joyce Backs Hanson on Mass Deportations, Rejects White Australia
Barnaby Joyce supports Pauline Hanson's call for mass deportations of visa overstayers but says One Nation does not want the White Australia policy back, amid fallout from Hanson's Europe trip.
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