Northern Powerhouse Rail risks repeating HS2 failures
MPs warn the £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project has no convincing plan and risks repeating costly HS2 failures, with uncertainty over routes and costs.
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Pakistan roof collapse kills 14 children in Lahore
At least 14 children died when the roof of an unregistered tutoring centre collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan. The centre was operating in a residential building with a dilapidated roof.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Trump Urges Congress
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling against Trump's executive order. Trump called it 'too bad for our Country' and urged Congress to act.
Meloni Hits Back at Trump Over 'Made Up' Photo Claim
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni forcefully rejects Donald Trump's claim she begged for a photo at the G7, sparking a rift that analysts say is driven by domestic election strategy.
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MPs Furious Over Road Cuts for Defence Spending
Labour minister Hamish Falconer and Reform MP Robert Jenrick condemn cuts to A46 bypass and other road projects to fund £15bn defence boost, as East Midlands mayor says region unfairly targeted.
Rebecca Solnit: The US is a thousand things, horrific and magnificent
As the US approaches its 250th year, Rebecca Solnit reflects on its contradictions: guns and nonviolence, slavery and abolition, Trump and the protesters who defy him.
Midwinter Ball 2026: Canberra's political night of nights
Politicians, including PM Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Angus Taylor, attended the annual Midwinter Ball hosted by the federal parliamentary press gallery at Parliament House.
NLRB dismissals surge 14.2% under Trump
Dismissals of unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB jumped to 34.7% for unions and 67.4% for workers under Trump, up 14.2 and 10.7 percentage points from 2024, according to a Center for American Progress analysis.
Jefferson descendant on slavery and America's 250th
Shannon LaNier, sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and descendant of Sally Hemings, reflects on his family's complex legacy as the US turns 250.
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Firing squad executions rise in US as Idaho opens new chamber
Idaho becomes the first US state to adopt the firing squad as its primary execution method, with concerns growing that the technique can inflict excruciating pain and may be intentionally botched.
Seven activists on rebuilding US democracy
Activists see the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a crisis and an opening to reimagine freedom and democracy, with calls for voting rights, court reform, and more.
Socialist Primary Wins Spark Panic Among Corporate Democrats
Three democratic socialists won Democratic primaries for Congress in New York City, prompting backlash from corporate Democrats like Jaime Harrison and James Carville.
US Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes: narrow but broad impact
The US Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender girls in women's sports in West Virginia and Idaho, a narrow decision that experts say could be weaponized for broader anti-LGBTQ+ efforts.
ABC Chair Arrives at Midwinter Ball in Blue-Lined Tails
ABC chair Kim Williams and deputy chair Lisa Caffery arrived at Canberra's Midwinter Ball, with Caffery in a striking blue fur stole and Williams in floor-length tails with blue lining.
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National lottery review to boost public say in fund use
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches first national lottery review in 20+ years, promising public more control over £53bn+ raised for good causes since 1994.
Midwest Population Growth: Will New Residents Shift Politics?
The Midwest is the only US region where every state gained population from July 2024 to July 2025, driven by lower costs and climate migration. This influx could shift political dynamics in Republican strongholds.
Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial begins in Malta
Yorgen Fenech, heir to a property empire, goes on trial for ordering the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, more than nine years after her car-bomb death.
Trump's $2.2bn windfall can't buy respect or love
President Trump made over $2.2bn in 2025, but his Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool algae and failed State Fair highlight a presidency rich in cash but poor in admiration.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the 14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship, a victory for Trump's immigration policy. The decision impacts millions of children of undocumented immigrants born in the US.
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Starmer slams Tory defence record in fiery PMQs
Keir Starmer delivered a withering PMQs performance, slamming the Conservatives' defence record and accusing Kemi Badenoch of 'faux outrage' as he defended his £300bn investment plan.
Samuel Smith's owner Humphrey Smith dies at 81
Humphrey Smith, owner of Samuel Smith's Brewery known for banning phones, music, and swearing in its 200 pubs, has died aged 81.
Hammersmith Bridge reopening to cars dealt major blow
Plans to reopen Hammersmith Bridge to vehicles have been shelved, described as 'deeply disappointing' by Wandsworth politicians. The council has spent £54m on works since 2019 closure.
Sidley Partners Expose Clifford Chance Clawback Rules
Two Sidley Austin partners revealed Clifford Chance's hidden clawback rules in a legal dispute, exposing how the firm recovers partner pay.
Serena Williams avoids $50,000 fine at Wimbledon
Serena Williams avoided a $50,000 fine after skipping her mandatory post-match press conference following her first-round Wimbledon loss, with the All England Club deeming her absence reasonable.
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Second London heatwave to end July 12 after 9 days
London's second heatwave will last nine days from July 4 to July 12, with highs above 28C, according to BBC Weather. Temperatures will peak at 32C on July 9.
London New Towns risk failure without transport and green space
Up to 36,000 homes planned in Thamesmead and Enfield. London Assembly warns New Towns must have transport, green space, and social housing from day one. Enfield Council opposes Crews Hill development.
Daily Horoscope July 1, 2026: Jupiter in Leo Sparks Creativity
Jupiter in Leo brings a joyful creative spark. Aries, Taurus, Gemini: embrace freedom and connections. All signs' horoscopes for Wednesday July 1, 2026.
Father watches teen daughter die after 80mph BMW crash
Georgia Bendelow, 18, died holding her father's hand after Thomas Sherwood crashed a BMW at 80mph into her car on the A63 in Leeds. Sherwood jailed for 14 years.
USA Ready for Bosnia Surprises in World Cup Knockout Opener
Tim Ream says USA feel less pressure than in 2022 as they face Bosnia in the round of 32, despite a 13-match winless streak against European teams.
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Andy Burnham's economic vision: can it deliver?
Andy Burnham proposes a 'No 10 in the North' to devolve power and spread resources, aiming to regenerate left-behind towns. Can he succeed where 'levelling up' failed?
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