Londoners uneasy as facial recognition trial nets no matches
72% of Londoners want a say on facial recognition use; BTP trial at stations has caught no serious offenders in six months, raising privacy and accuracy concerns.
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Sex Doll Bruises Disturb Readers; Letters Roundup
Readers respond to a sex doll with bruises, world leaders hiding in food containers, Nigel Farage's absence, and the death of kissing.
Handcuffing of journalist 'chilling' for press, says media group
The handcuffing of a journalist covering a dismissed indictment against Louisiana's attorney general sent a 'chilling message' to the press, says the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Nazi artefacts still sold online in Australia despite ban
Nazi artefacts bearing banned symbols remain for sale on Australian websites three years after federal laws outlawed their trade, with vendors citing educational exemptions.
Michigan Shooting: Girl Survives, Community Mourns
A 9-year-old girl survived a Michigan shooting that killed two; the community mourns and seeks answers.
Man, 50, charged with arson after 10 fires in London Fields
A 50-year-old man has been charged with arson after around 10 small fires were deliberately started in London Fields, Hackney, on August 15. No injuries were reported.
TikToker jumps fences to help as Birmingham fires destroy homes
A TikToker jumped fences to warn residents and fight flames as six homes were destroyed in Birmingham, raising over £5,567 in 24 hours.
EastEnders: Max's Affair With Priya Nears Exposure
Max Branning's affair with Priya Nandra-Hart is exposed next week, as he oversleeps at her flat, missing Cindy's calls, and lies to cover his tracks.
Emmerdale: Charity's Lie Deepens as Mack Guesses Wrong
Charity Dingle tells Mackenzie she killed Dr Todd to hide Sarah's role, but Mack believes her confession, deepening the cover-up in Emmerdale.
Brixton fundraiser for legal challenge over International House
Save International House aims to raise £25,000 for a judicial review against Lambeth Council's approval of a redevelopment displacing over 100 charities and community groups in Brixton.
Alperton bikers: residents demand action over weekly Friday meetups
Residents of Alperton's Grand Union development urge council and police to act on weekly Friday motorbike gatherings causing noise, dangerous driving, and littering, with little visible enforcement.
Israeli troops force families from West Bank homes amid settler siege
Israeli troops forced two Palestinian families from their homes in Qusra, despite a commander's promise to end the settler siege, amid ethnic cleansing concerns.
EastEnders: Ross confronts Amy over Joel attack after discovery
Ross Marshall confronts Amy Mitchell in EastEnders next week after discovering her role in Joel's attack, while DC Craig Ingram faces suspension.
Patriot Games: Trump's School Sports Day
Trump's 'Patriot Games' school sports day event sparks controversy, with critics calling it a politicized spectacle. The event, held at a Florida school, featured military-style activities and a speech by the former president.
Victoria's First Nations Voice Urges Withdrawal of Prisoners' Open Air Bill
Victoria's First Nations voice to parliament, Gellung Warl, has made its first intervention under treaty powers, calling for the scrapping of a bill that would allow authorities to deny prisoners their daily hour of open air.
Barnaby Joyce condemns candidate's homophobic comments
Barnaby Joyce criticizes One Nation WA candidate Parminder Singh for homophobic comments, calling them offensive and noting the party's gay members.
Clapham shooting: Locals 'horrified' as gunfire erupts
A 'shooting' near a Clapham pub has left residents traumatized, with forensic teams at the scene and police yet to confirm details.
Full Monty club destroyed by suspected arson fire
Sheffield firefighters battled a blaze at the former Full Monty working men's club on Shiregreen Lane; eight engines attended, and the fire is believed to have been deliberately set.
Twickenham residents slam plans for more megastar gigs
Residents near Twickenham's Allianz Stadium have collected 3,000 signatures against RFU plans for up to 15 major non-sporting events a year, citing traffic mayhem and noise. The RFU says the plans will boost jobs and local spending.
Green councillors mock Reform with extra anthem verses
Green councillors in Kent sang extra verses of God Save the King to mock Reform's anthem policy, prompting the chair to gavel them down.
Senate Dems Wargame Election Threats Amid Trump Voting Assault
Top Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, held tabletop exercises simulating election disruption scenarios, including AI deepfakes and armed poll intimidation, as Trump continues false claims and pushes for federal voting restrictions.
Foreign X Accounts Dominate UK Riot Posts
Over half of X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based abroad, with US accounts driving most engagement, a Guardian analysis reveals.
Belfast riots: How a knife attack sparked racial violence
A knife attack in Belfast triggered the worst racial riots in Northern Ireland in years, with homes and cars set ablaze. Paramilitaries and far-right groups orchestrated the violence, targeting immigrant families. The unrest exposed deep-seated racism and
Corrie: Sarah Shocked by Kit's Gary Plot
In new Coronation Street spoilers, Sarah Platt discovers Kit Green is pressuring Gary Windass to confess to Theo's murder, while she faces bullying in prison.
Wind Chimes, Rod Liddle, and Strawberry Tips
Readers share tales of silencing wind chimes, defend Zoe Williams on Rod Liddle, and offer strawberry-saving advice.
Hounslow councillors criticised over climate posts
Two Hounslow councillors face backlash for comments appearing to downplay climate change amid London drought; they deny denying climate science.
Boy, 12, Starts Four Fires in Leeds Park, Police Probe
A 12-year-old boy was photographed starting four fires in dry grass at Primrose Valley Park, Leeds, near homes. Police are investigating arson as UK faces drought.
Flat Earth Beliefs Linked to Loneliness, Research Shows
A new musical exploring Flat Earth beliefs reveals that conspiracy theorists often join communities out of loneliness, not ignorance, according to creator Alex Moneypenny.
Kercher sister slams Knox comedy show over murder jokes
Stephanie Kercher launches petition to cancel Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe comedy 'Cartwheel', calling it a trivialization of her sister's rape and murder, as nearly 1,000 signatures gather in 48 hours.
Mother pleads with Burnham to release IPP son
Shaun Lloyd, 38, has served 14 years for a 2006 phone theft under an IPP sentence. His mother urges Andy Burnham to release IPP prisoners, as the UN condemns the practice as inhumane.
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