Burnham pauses early release scheme after PC Harper backlash
PM Andy Burnham halts Labour's early prisoner release plan after outrage over potential release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, pledging urgent review to minimize public risk.
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Burnham Rent Control Worries Landlords
Andy Burnham's rent control proposal sparks fears among landlords about market stability and investment in Greater Manchester.
Morocco's World Cup 2030: Costs, Legacy, and Challenges
With 1,400 days to 2030, Morocco faces $5.5bn football investments and $17bn infrastructure costs, drawing lessons from South Africa 2010.
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, says Canada needs US
Donald Trump defends new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. Mark Carney says Canada is united as leaders agree to talks before tariffs take effect next month.
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Neso denies cover-up over heatwave grid strain
Neso denies allegations from Tory MP that staff covered up grid strain during heatwaves, as independent investigation launched into whistleblower claims of blackout risks.
Iranians face 'new normal' of airstrikes and water crisis
As US airstrikes hit Iranian port cities, residents describe daily life under bombs, power cuts, and water shortages, with fears of escalating conflict and human rights abuses.
JBS faces Dutch court challenge over $6bn expansion plan
Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to force JBS to disclose how its $6bn global expansion, including $2.5bn in Nigeria, aligns with climate and human rights duties.
Healey faces fiscal challenges as chancellor
New Chancellor John Healey must reconcile tight fiscal rules with Labour's goals of rolling back Thatcherism and reindustrialising Britain, as Andy Burnham eyes long-term change.
France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during a June heatwave, according to health authorities, as extreme temperatures strain the country's healthcare system.
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UK water shortage threatens AI data centre plans
Water UK warns government's AI growth plans are 'fatally flawed' due to water shortage, with data centres using 6.6m litres of drinking water daily, set to triple by 2030.
Child protection failures in Kumanjayi Little Baby case
An interim review found child protection authorities failed to adequately assess domestic violence risks, leaving Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother unsupported before the five-year-old's alleged murder.
Healthy diet too expensive for 1 in 3 globally
2.69 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet in 2025, with Africa worst affected at 66.6%, more than double Asia or Latin America.
Trump HIV funding cuts cause severe global disruption
Trump's cuts to Pepfar have forced over 1,700 clinics to close and laid off 16,000 staff, threatening progress against HIV/AIDS globally, a new report reveals.
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to CA and MN
The Trump administration has paused over $1bn in Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud identified via AI, says Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
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RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak 'under control'
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr claims the cyclospora outbreak is under control after FDA recall reversal, but experts warn infections will likely keep rising as 34 states report cases.
Burnham Right to Prioritize Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham is right to focus on social care reform, a long-neglected issue that could rebuild trust in politics if addressed effectively.
Girl, 11, died in Thames rescuing friend's shoe
Kaliyah Coa, 11, drowned in the River Thames after entering the water to retrieve a friend's shoe on March 31, 2025. An inquest recorded accidental death.
Extreme heat costs India's poorest workers up to 9% income
Analysis by IIED reveals extreme heat acts as a 'poverty multiplier', with outdoor workers losing nearly 9% of salary in 2024, deepening poverty and health crises.
Civil service pension to be insourced after Capita failures
The Cabinet Office will bring the civil service pension scheme back in-house after Capita's 'unacceptable' service left some waiting a year for payments, causing financial hardship.
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Wheelchair refund refused after daughter's death
A woman bought a £435 wheelchair for her disabled daughter, who died two days later. The store refuses a refund, citing policy, despite the chair never being used.
Australia's housing crises: lessons from history
Australian governments' past housing investments made access more equitable by recognizing social and economic value, offering lessons for today's crisis.
Burnham pledges £340m to end rough sleeping in England
Andy Burnham announces £340m over three years to end rough sleeping in England, replicating Greater Manchester schemes. Critics cite rising homelessness under his mayoralty.
UK must adapt workplaces and schools to extreme heat
Ruth Wilkinson urges employers to protect workers now, not wait for legislation, while Christine Özden calls for climate-resilient schools to safeguard children's education.
Afghanistan floods kill 20, 100+ missing in Nuristan
At least 20 people died and over 100 are missing after severe floods hit Afghanistan's Nuristan province, destroying buildings and causing widespread damage.
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Humanities Cuts Threaten Academic Departments
The Guardian warns that humanities cuts in UK universities risk sacrificing literature, arts, and social sciences as funding squeezes continue, urging ministers to act.
Burnham avoids market meltdown but faces fiscal peril
Andy Burnham's team treads carefully to avoid economic missteps, balancing bold change with market stability as next week looms as a 'moment of real peril'.
TfL official urges England-wide 20mph default, says ministers hesitant
TfL's Lilli Matson told MPs the government's road safety strategy missed an opportunity by not making 20mph the default speed limit in built-up areas across England.
ANU accused of 'hysterical' response to AI cheating
ANU academic calls AI response 'hysterical' as universities rush to secure assessments amid rising AI use by students, with 78.9% of students using generative AI.
Restoring UK health to 2014 levels could boost GDP by 2%
Restoring Britain's health to 2014 levels could add 2% to GDP and generate £72bn for public finances, according to a Health Foundation report.
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Trump policies cause US crises in health, environment, elections
The Trump administration has weakened federal agencies, causing outbreaks like cyclosporiasis and measles, and rolling back environmental protections, leaving the US vulnerable to multiple crises.
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