Canadian Wildfire Smoke Alerts in 20 US States
Wildfire smoke from Canada spreads across 20+ US states, causing unhealthy air quality. Detroit ranks worst globally. Officials urge staying indoors.
Category : Parliament Debates
Hillsborough law passed: Burnham hails 'rewiring of the state'
MPs approved the Hillsborough law, imposing a duty of candour on public officials. Andy Burnham called it a power shift from state to people, a key legacy for Starmer's government.
Starmer bids farewell in final PMQs, backs successor
Keir Starmer faced his final Prime Minister's Questions before stepping down, offering full support to his successor and tributes to MPs and family.
Pete Hegseth's Anti-Beard Campaign: The Real Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's crusade against beards in the military stems from a 2018 humiliation over his own beard, reflecting Trump's aestheticisation of politics.
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UK ministers plan broad use of Hillsborough law candour
Victims minister Catherine Atkinson tells MPs the government intends to apply the duty of candour widely, including police misconduct and healthcare reviews, while denying national security risks.
MPs demand answers over gambling affordability checks
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the Gambling Commission requesting clarity on affordability checks, echoing racing industry concerns.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures 63
At least 27 killed and 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire, one of the deadliest in recent years; emergency exits may have been obstructed.
Rachel Reeves on crying in Parliament: toughest moment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals crying during PMQs was her toughest moment as Chancellor, amid speculation she may be replaced by incoming PM Andy Burnham.
Australia eSafety to probe VPN bypass of porn age checks
Australia's eSafety watchdog will investigate whether adult sites allow users to bypass new age verification laws using VPNs, after 90% of top sites introduced age checks.
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Trump warns Iran: 1,000 missiles locked and loaded
Donald Trump warned Iran that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and thousands more would follow if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, following calls for his death at the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader.
Electronic tagging expansion risks public safety, NAO warns
Rapid expansion of electronic tagging to ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales puts public safety at risk without robust system improvements, says National Audit Office.
Nato survives Trump summit but faces uncertain future
Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? The Ankara summit saw pledges of support for Ukraine and defence spending, but doubts linger.
Tough rules on MP donations to prevent wealth accumulation
Former university worker Hugh Clarke calls for strict rules on MP donations, citing university gift policies as a model to prevent backdoor wealth accumulation.
Nacc inspector drops two investigations into former commissioner
Two investigations into former anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton have been dropped after the Nacc inspector cited his resignation and systemic issues being addressed.
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1985 Ohio murder solved via Cracker Barrel evidence
Modern forensic analysis of items discarded behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel led to charges against Randy McAllister for the 1985 murder of traveling salesman John Warren in Ohio.
Lord Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99
Lord Mackay of Clashfern, the highly principled Scottish lawyer who served as lord chancellor under Margaret Thatcher for nearly a decade, has died at 99. He was unique in modern legal history for leading the English legal profession despite a Scottish ca
Egyptian FA questions fairness of loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association has questioned the fairness of their 3-2 World Cup last-16 loss to Argentina after a disallowed goal following a VAR review.
Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Southern Europe
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to evacuate, with Portugal deploying over 1,100 firefighters. The blazes also disrupted the Tour de France, banning spectators from a stage.
Defence spending plans need greater scrutiny
Readers respond to Simon Jenkins' article on defence spending, arguing for more parliamentary scrutiny and highlighting issues like nuclear costs and Russia threat.
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Police leadership must avoid culture wars, says Met deputy
Met deputy commissioner Matt Jukes says police must focus on impartiality and effectiveness, not 'woke' or 'anti-woke' labels, as a review finds leadership deficiencies.
Burnham devolution pledges fail to impress Celtic leaders
Sources in Cardiff and Edinburgh express scepticism over Andy Burnham's devolution drive, citing missteps and lack of detail on extending powers beyond England.
America at 250: From Bicentennial Unity to Division
The 1976 bicentennial celebrated the US political system after Watergate, contrasting sharply with the partisan 250th anniversary under Trump.
America's 250th birthday: A mess, but here's how to fix it
As America turns 250, celebrations are lackluster. The writer proposes ditching the electoral college, making Puerto Rico a state, and a new Game of Thrones season.
Yosemite crowds surge as Trump cuts strain national parks
Yosemite national park faces overcrowding and underfunding after Trump administration cuts, with 25% staff losses and $854m project reductions threatening the US's 'best idea'.
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Albanese trashes Taylor's Midwinter Ball speech
PM Anthony Albanese mocks Angus Taylor's Midwinter Ball speech and defends tax changes, saying he backs first-home buyers over billboard owner Joseph Dowd.
Russia waged drone war campaign against UK and Europe
Russia launched hundreds of drones from its shadow fleet across Britain and Europe, targeting airports, bases and nuclear sites, according to a new IISS report.
Starmer says sorry for forced adoption on behalf of UK
Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologised in Parliament for forced adoptions affecting 185,000 mothers, children, and families, calling it a 'stain on our history'.
Earth's destruction date: 5 billion years from now
New research pinpoints Earth's destruction when the sun becomes a red giant in about 5 billion years, based on observations of a Jupiter-like exoplanet orbiting a dead star.
Real alien disclosure day won't happen soon, says SETI astronomer
Despite Steven Spielberg's new film 'Disclosure Day,' SETI astronomer Seth Shostak says there's nothing to disclose about aliens on Earth, but real contact via radio signals remains possible.
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Utah issues first 'particularly dangerous' red flag warning
Utah's National Weather Service issued its first 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning as wildfires rage, prompting a state of emergency and fireworks ban.
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