Cabinet Office Defends Mandelson Vetting
Top Cabinet Office official Cat Little tells MPs due process was followed in Peter Mandelson's vetting, amid controversy over his US ambassador appointment.
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Turner Backs Starmer Privileges Committee Probe
Former Labour MP Karl Turner has joined opposition parties urging the Commons privileges committee to investigate whether Keir Starmer misled parliament over the Peter Mandelson ambassadorial vetting row.
Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Attack After Threat
Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist for al-Akhbar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. She had previously reported receiving a death threat from an Israeli number. Media groups condemn the attack.
Shabana Mahmood's Expletive: A Cynical Political Maneuver
Zoe Williams argues that Shabana Mahmood's use of profanity against a heckler is a cynical attempt to play the victim and blame liberals for her immigration policies.
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Italian Minister Rejects Italy-Iran World Cup Swap Idea
Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi dismisses a proposal by Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli for Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it 'not possible' and 'not appropriate'.
Cat Little's Evidence: A Masterclass in Civil Service Evasion
John Crace reviews Cat Little's testimony before the foreign affairs committee, highlighting her masterful evasion and bureaucratic style.
Trump Photo Overshadows Women's Tennis Team at White House
A White House photo of Donald Trump with the University of Georgia women's tennis team sparked backlash as men lined up in front of the female athletes, obscuring them.
Memphis Police Find Remains of Three Children
Memphis police discovered remains of three children in a wooded area, believed to have been there for years. No matches to local missing persons reports.
Prince Harry Urges Putin to Stop War at Kyiv Forum
Prince Harry, speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum, called on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and urged the US to honor treaty obligations.
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Trump's Iran War Backfired, Making Tehran More Influential
Trump's war against Iran has backfired, making Tehran more influential. Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is a potent deterrent, reshaping the Middle East.
Three guilty of Brighton beach rape in predatory attack
Three asylum seekers found guilty of repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach after she became separated from friends. Two raped her while a third filmed the ordeal.
UK to Fund French Officers to Detain and Deport Asylum Seekers
The UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from 10 countries under a new £660m deal to reduce Channel crossings.
Mandelson Firm Owed £4.5m Before Arrest
Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, collapsed owing £4.54m to creditors including HMRC, just days before Mandelson's arrest over Epstein links.
BP Board Faces Triple Climate Rebellion at AGM
Over 50% of BP shareholders opposed scrapping climate reporting and in-person meetings; 18% voted against chair's re-election in an unprecedented revolt.
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NDIS Changes: Key Questions on Eligibility, Reviews, Fraud
Up to 160,000 Australians may lose NDIS support by 2030. Key details on eligibility, review rights, fraud measures, and state support programs remain unsettled.
Mandelson Vetting Failure Risks Starmer's Leadership
Former MI6 chief Richard Dearlove criticizes the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, citing security vetting failures and political misjudgment that could cost Keir Starmer his job.
EU Approves €90bn Ukraine Loan and New Russia Sanctions
The European Union has unanimously approved a €90bn loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, with funds expected to flow soon.
Senate Advances $70bn for ICE and Border Patrol
The Senate voted to advance a $70bn budget plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol, using reconciliation to bypass filibuster. The move aims to end the DHS funding impasse.
BP Shareholder Revolt Over Climate U-Turn at AGM
BP suffered a major shareholder revolt at its AGM, with investors rejecting resolutions on climate reporting and virtual meetings, and nearly 20% voting against chair Albert Manifold's re-election.
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Rapist Who Infected Victims with HIV Gets Life Sentence
Adam Hall, 43, was jailed for life with a minimum of 23 years for raping and deliberately infecting vulnerable men with HIV between 2016 and 2023.
Teacher Sacked from GOSH School Sparks Strike
Teachers at Great Ormond Street Hospital school strike over the dismissal of union rep Kate Williams, alleging bullying and intimidation by management.
Asylum seekers guilty of Brighton beach rape
Three asylum seekers were found guilty of raping a woman on Brighton beach after she became separated from friends. The men filmed the attack and laughed during the ordeal.
Trump Orders Shoot-to-Kill for Iranian Minelayers
President Trump issues 'shoot to kill' order against Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as US minesweepers clear the waterway amid ongoing conflict.
Man, 24, Stabbed to Death in Leyton; Four Arrested
A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Leyton High Road. Four men arrested. Police appeal for witnesses as cordon remains.
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Heckler Called 'White Liberal' by Home Secretary Not White
A heckler told to 'f*** off' and called a 'white liberal' by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood clarifies he is not white, criticizing her immigration policies as 'disgraceful'.
Civil Servant Defends Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment
Cabinet Office COO Cat Little defends Starmer's due process in Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, but faces questions over security vetting and document handling.
China Data Theft: 500,000 Britons' Details Sold Online
A Chinese website sold half a million British people's de-identified medical data from UK Biobank. The government condemns the breach and pledges new security guidance.
Epstein Scandal Threatens Starmer More Than Trump: Readers
Metro readers react to the Epstein files scandal, questioning why it threatens Keir Starmer's career more than Donald Trump's, and discuss other UK political and social issues.
BBC: High Street Shops Selling Cannabis, Cocaine Illegally
An undercover BBC investigation reveals high street shops in the West Midlands illegally selling cannabis and cocaine, with links to organized crime.
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Trump Blocks Women's Tennis Team in White House Photo
Donald Trump posed with the University of Georgia women's tennis team, standing on a platform that blocked them. Critics called the photo embarrassing and symbolic of GOP attitudes toward women.
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