Mpox smuggling case prompts House scrutiny of NIH
Two NIH scientists face charges for smuggling mpox vials into the US. A House committee now seeks records, and a senator calls for an independent investigation into biosafety protocols.
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Outrage over extreme sentences for anti-ICE protesters
Eight activists sentenced to 50-100 years for protesting at an ICE facility; ninth gets 30 years for moving zines. First Amendment groups decry harsh punishment.
13 men charged in UK abuse case after restrictions lifted
Thirteen men, including a paramedic and football coach, have been charged alongside a husband accused of drugging and raping his wife over 20 years in Stockport.
UK Muslim leaders: hate crime at new levels amid far-right surge
Anti-Muslim hate crime in England and Wales rose by 19% in the year to March 2025, with Muslim leaders reporting a growing sense of fear and frustration over the government's response.
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US military justice under fire after pilot strangles British woman
A UK justice minister has described the case of a British woman strangled by a US fighter pilot as 'really serious' after the US military justice system handled the case.
Russia may provoke Baltic states or Poland to test Nato
Latvian intelligence and a second Nato member warn Russia is preparing a possible provocation in the Baltic states or Poland to test Nato cohesion as Ukraine attacks targets near Moscow.
Doubling royal funding sparks welfare debate
Monarchy's core funding doubles to £100m as refurbishment costs hit £369m, raising questions about royal work ethic and state dependence.
Alf Dubs says remove Mahmood, scrap asylum plans
Labour peer Alf Dubs says Shabana Mahmood should be moved from Home Office and her asylum policies of 'performative cruelty' ripped up by Andy Burnham's expected government.
Trump admin targets Cop City protesters as antifa
Federal prosecutors indict two Cop City protesters after state cases fail, using antifa label to frame them as terrorists, critics say.
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Supermarket food waste: 40% of US food uneaten
Up to 40% of US food is wasted, with supermarkets overstocking shelves and discarding unsold items. Workers face low wages and food insecurity, highlighting systemic issues.
Mazzucato: governments must 'get back their mojo' for common good
Economist Mariana Mazzucato argues governments must reclaim purpose and direction to build a common good economy, tackling inequality and climate crisis.
Murderer lied to police about racist attack in bodycam footage
Bodycam footage shows Vickrum Digwa lying to police about a racist attack moments after fatally stabbing student Henry Nowak, leading to Nowak's wrongful arrest.
Murderer lied about racist attack in bodycam footage
New bodycam footage shows Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering Henry Nowak, lying to police about a racist attack before his arrest in Southampton.
Van driver helps armed officer catch suspect in Kent
Bodycam footage shows a van driver in Kent pulling over to give a lift to an armed police officer chasing a suspect, leading to an arrest.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Law
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Hawaii's ban on carrying guns on private property without permission is unconstitutional, shifting the default to allow guns unless explicitly banned.
Kent van driver gives lift to armed police officer in chase
A van driver in Kent gave a lift to an armed police officer chasing a suspect on 16 June, captured on bodycam footage. Kent police praised the driver for helping apprehend the suspect after an alleged serious assault in Margate.
King Charles to Never Live in Buckingham Palace After £369m Refit
A record 683,000 tourists visited Buckingham Palace in 2024-25. King Charles will never live there after its £369m upgrade, but it will remain a busy royal hub.
Home secretary demands sacking of migration minister
Shabana Mahmood calls for Mike Tapp's dismissal after he wrote an unauthorised Times article on care worker migration, leading to restricted document access.
OpenAI Delays GPT 5.6 Launch at Government Request
OpenAI will release GPT 5.6 in a limited preview after US government request, echoing Anthropic's Mythos launch. Sam Altman confirmed the staggered release in a memo.
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Venezuela quake death toll hits 589; interim president vows to save lives
Venezuela's earthquake death toll nearly doubles to 589 as interim president Delcy Rodríguez pledges to save 'as many people as possible' amid growing frustration over slow government response.
Judge rejects Andrew Tate's bid to know accusers' names
High court throws out Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal claim to be told names of female accusers, ruling prosecutors acted reasonably given the brothers' 'notorious' status.
Starmer seeks advice on immigration minister protocol breach
Keir Starmer is taking advice on whether Mike Tapp broke government protocol by writing a Times article, but retains confidence in Tapp and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 589: acting president
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced the death toll from the double earthquake has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured, as rescue efforts continue.
Angus Taylor's leadership under fire as One Nation rises
Angus Taylor's leadership faces mounting concerns as the Coalition fails to gain in polls and One Nation wins Farrer byelection, with internal divisions over handling Hanson's party.
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Bjelke-Petersen's Spectre Haunts Queensland Under Crisafulli
Queensland's LNP government under David Crisafulli draws comparisons to the Bjelke-Petersen era with moves on crime, transgender healthcare, and protest suppression.
Barry and Cassidy on Angus Taylor's multiculturalism mess
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy analyze Angus Taylor's stumbles on One Nation policies, the new centrist party, and lessons from Keir Starmer for Anthony Albanese.
Christian Brothers sold $50M in properties for $1, claims poverty
Christian Brothers transferred 26 properties worth over $50M to Edmund Rice Education Australia for $1 each, while telling court it lacks funds to pay abuse survivors.
Starmer and Albanese: Similar Wins, Divergent Fortunes
Despite shared policy ideas and friendship, Keir Starmer's downfall contrasts sharply with Anthony Albanese's stable leadership, highlighting key differences in political skill and fortune.
Angus Taylor's Multiculturalism Blunders: A Week of Stumbles
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy dissect a turbulent week in politics, examining Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender's new centrist party, Angus Taylor's missteps on One Nation, and lessons from Keir Starmer's downfall.
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Leon Black to Testify Before House Panel Over Epstein Ties
Billionaire Leon Black is set to appear before the House oversight committee to answer questions about his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, as scrutiny intensifies following the release of millions of records.
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