Burnham to donate 15% of MP salary to local causes
Andy Burnham, expected next prime minister, will donate 15% of his £98,599 MP salary to local causes in Makerfield, continuing his mayoral tradition.
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Paris expands underground cooling network to triple by 2042
Paris plans to triple its district cooling network by 2042, using Seine River water to cool buildings, reducing air conditioning needs and urban heat.
Venezuela earthquakes: 164 dead, state of emergency
At least 164 people are dead and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with rescue efforts ongoing and fears the toll could rise.
Morning Mail: Tuesday's Australian News Roundup
Tuesday's Morning Mail covers key Australian news including a new climate report, housing policy debate, and a major infrastructure project update.
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US death penalty: 50 years of systemic failures and rare executions
A Marshall Project analysis of over 9,000 death sentences since 1976 shows fewer than 1 in 5 result in execution, with racial disparities, delays, and high costs persisting.
Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu; fuel excise cut to taper
Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu arrival, experts call it a genuine wildlife emergency. Fuel excise cut to taper to 16 cents per litre next month. Albanese backs Starmer amid leadership challenge.
US Surveillance Law Set to Expire Amid Political Turmoil
Section 702 of FISA is due to expire as Congress fails to reauthorize it, with debates over privacy and national security intensifying after Trump's DNI nominations.
Mandelson Files: Missing Vetting Document Key
The Guardian's view on the Mandelson files highlights that the missing vetting document is the most crucial element, raising questions about transparency and accountability in government appointments.
Scottish Village Evacuation Over Ground Movement
Nearly 100 homes were evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, after reports of ground movement. An investigation by the Mining Remediation Authority is ongoing, with residents relocated.
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UK May Suspend Carbon Tax on Fertiliser to Cut Food Inflation
UK ministers discuss suspending carbon tax on fertilisers to curb food inflation, alongside tariff suspensions on bread and bananas amid Iran war impacts.
Trump Claims 'Perfect' Health After Hospital Appointment
Donald Trump boasted about his 'perfect' health after a 3.5-hour medical checkup at Walter Reed, despite ongoing concerns about his age and health issues.
Nurses Banned for 12 Years Due to Regulator Failures
NMC admits failing to check criminal convictions of 434 nurses and midwives over 12 years, with up to 15 facing removal from register.
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Over Governance Concerns
BP has removed chair Albert Manifold over serious governance and conduct concerns, effective immediately. Ian Tyler named interim successor.
Ex-attorney general: teen rapists' sentences 'unusual'
Dominic Grieve says people are 'perfectly entitled' to ask for review of sentences for three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire.
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Court Warrants Up 50% Since 2020, Data Shows
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued last year for defendants failing to appear in court, a 50% rise since 2020, with over 30,000 still outstanding.
Gabbard's Anti-War Views Led to Her Ouster as Intel Chief
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US intelligence chief amid tensions with Trump over Iran intelligence, highlighting her opposition to foreign wars and regime change.
London Assembly Probes Green Leader Over Houseboat Tax
London assembly officials are considering investigating Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he admitted potential failure to pay correct council tax on his houseboat.
UK Energy Shock: Mini-Measures Not Enough
The Guardian argues that recent cost-of-living measures are insufficient to address the UK's vulnerability to imported energy shocks, calling for deeper state intervention and a faster clean energy transition.
Mountbatten-Windsor Papers Expose UK's 'Good Chap' State
Newly released documents reveal how Britain's trade envoy role for Prince Andrew lacked oversight, exposing a fragile constitutional culture of trust and informal power.
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Supreme Court Throws Out Alabama Death Penalty Appeal
The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's challenge to a ruling that a death row inmate is intellectually disabled, blocking his execution under the Eighth Amendment.
Senior Civil Servants to Get Bonuses for First Time
Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones announces bonuses for top senior civil servants, rewarding 'doers, not talkers', as part of a plan to 'rewire' the civil service.
NOAA: Above-Average 2026 Hurricane Season Expected
NOAA predicts an above-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, urging preparedness for potentially devastating impacts.
Air France, Airbus Guilty in 2009 Crash
A Paris appeals court convicted Airbus and Air France of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228. The companies face maximum fines of €225,000 each, with appeals expected.
Climate-Adapted Playground Transforms Flooded School Yard
St John's primary in Barnet partnered with Trees for Cities to create a rain garden playground, ending flooding and providing climate-resilient outdoor space for pupils.
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Tennessee Executes Tony Carruthers After Legal Battles
Tennessee executed Tony Carruthers by lethal injection for a 1997 murder, despite appeals citing intellectual disability and inadequate legal representation.
GOP Senators Drop Trump's Ballroom Funding Proposal
Senate Republicans have decided to scrap a proposal that would allocate funds for a ballroom at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, citing bipartisan opposition and fiscal concerns.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: War and Aid Cuts Hamper Response
The WHO declares the 17th Ebola outbreak in DRC a public health emergency. Conflict and aid cuts hinder the fight, with 139 suspected deaths and regional risks.
Met Police: Grenfell Charges Decision Before 10th Anniversary
The Met Police announced a decision on criminal charges for the Grenfell Tower fire is expected before the 10th anniversary, with 57 individuals and 20 organisations as suspects.
New BBC Boss Faces Strikes on First Day
Matt Brittin begins role as BBC director general amid staff strikes and warns of 'tough choices' as he seeks budget cuts of 10%.
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Lammy Pledges 25% Cut in Child Jail Remands
Justice secretary David Lammy announces a 25% reduction in children held on remand, new community sentences, and a review of lifelong criminal records for under-18s.
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