Tory social housing plan for foreign nationals slammed
Conservatives propose removing foreign nationals' right to social housing, freeing 230,000 homes, but critics call it divisive and harmful.
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Thailand school shooting kills six, wounds 20
Six people, including a teacher, were killed and 20 injured in a school shooting in Thailand. The attacker, a ninth-grade student, took his own life.
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Tories propose barring foreign nationals from social housing
Conservative plans would bar foreign nationals from new social housing tenancies and require non-EU tenants to leave within six months, freeing up nearly 230,000 homes.
NATO scrambles surge 250% as Russia probes defences
NATO fighter jet scrambles increased by over 250% in July 2026 compared to July 2025, as Russian aircraft repeatedly flew near alliance airspace without flight plans or transponder signals.
Saudi Arabia braces for attacks from north and south
Saudi officials expect co-ordinated attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemeni Houthis, overseen by Iran's IRGC, targeting economic sites amid rising Middle East tensions.
Saudi Arabia braces for 'coordinated attack' within 48 hours
Saudi Arabia is bracing for a coordinated attack from the north and south, with Iraqi militias and Yemeni Houthis as potential perpetrators, according to a Saudi official.
Teens likely to opt out of social media curfews, poll finds
A poll finds 84.6% of 16-18-year-olds would opt out of proposed social media curfews, raising doubts about the policy's effectiveness.
William and Kate's charity overtakes Harry and Meghan's
The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales has overtaken Archewell Philanthropies in annual revenues, with £8.7m from US alone in 2025.
CAF Backs Infantino After World Cup Sale Plan Dropped
CAF unanimously reconfirms support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he shelved the World Cup stake sale plan that sparked criticism.
Tory social housing plan would hit NHS staff, Labour says
Labour says Tory plan to remove foreign nationals from social housing would primarily affect refugees and long-term residents, including NHS staff, and could increase homelessness.
Tory social housing plan risks family homelessness
Tories plan to evict foreign nationals from social housing, risking family homelessness. Labour criticises proposal as 'unserious' and 'unworkable'.
Greg Hands to Stand Down at Next Election
Greg Hands, former Conservative trade minister and Chelsea and Fulham MP, will not seek selection for the next General Election after 19 years in Parliament.
Fury as 13-storey 'mega mosque' plan threatens London pub
Locals in Queen's Park, London, are furious over plans to demolish a former pub and build a 13-storey mosque, citing size and traffic concerns.
Italy's New Far-Right Party: Rise of a Rogue General
Roberto Vannacci's National Future party is gaining ground in polls, threatening Giorgia Meloni's coalition and signaling a broader radicalization of Europe's far right.
Aipac Super Pacs spend millions in California race
Aipac-linked Super Pacs have spent over $5m in California's East Bay congressional race to defeat progressive Aisha Wahab and support Melissa Hernandez.
Tory council faces backlash over pub bar order ban plan
Westminster Council's plan to ban bar ordering in Soho and the West End is opposed by PM, Mayor, landlords, and punters.
Leavitt's Trump photo sparks diaper speculation
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's behind-the-scenes photo of President Trump in Georgia ignited online jokes about adult diapers, though claims remain unverified.
Trump Dismisses Hegseth Rift Reports as False
Trump slams reports of tensions with Pete Hegseth as false and unfounded, expressing happiness with the Defense Secretary's performance.
Taoiseach urges political maturity at Stormont amid row
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged political maturity at Stormont amid DUP-Sinn Féin rows, supporting reform calls as elections loom.
Why I Back Westminster Council's Pub Proposals
A self-proclaimed 'pintsman' defends Westminster Council's draft pub proposals, arguing they could end pavement drinking and single-file queues, despite widespread backlash.
Nothing confirmed on Trump Ireland visit - Irish premier
Irish premier Micheál Martin says there is 'nothing confirmed' about Donald Trump's possible visit to Ireland next month, despite reports of a planned trip from September 12.
Labour membership drops by a fifth in just a year
Labour lost over 20% of its members in a year, falling from 333,235 in 2024 to 264,754 in 2025, as donations slumped by 84%.
Business groups urge Labor to pause immigration changes
Major business groups urge Labor to suspend immigration changes and consult industry, as Labor MPs express anxiety over potential cuts to family and humanitarian visas.
Ceuta president tells MEPs of 'humanitarian emergency'
Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas briefs MEPs, saying 3,000-5,000 migrants remain, calling it an 'invasion' and a humanitarian emergency.
Trump Denies US Running Low on Munitions in Iran War
Trump denies US munitions shortages, threatens leakers with prison, as reports claim he confronted Hegseth.
NSW Labor Drops Reports Amid Icac Hearings
NSW Labor released key reports on hate speech and DPP during Icac hearings, deflecting scrutiny while denying political advantage.
Green Party Nears Labour Membership After Labour Drop
Labour's membership fell 20% in 2025 to 264,754, while the Green Party claims 230,000 members, closing the gap to 34,000.
Badenoch gives ex-neo-Nazi Tory adviser role
Kemi Badenoch has offered a former neo-Nazi activist an advisory role in the Conservative party, focusing on radicalisation of young men, after he withdrew as a candidate.
University of Greater Manchester ends vice-chancellor's contract
Sir George Holmes, embattled vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester, has had his contract terminated by the governing body, ending uncertainty over leadership.
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