Reeves Hits Back at Petrol Station Heckler
Chancellor Rachel Reeves rebukes a foul-mouthed Reform UK heckler at a Leeds petrol station, winning unexpected support from Conservative politicians.
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Streeting Calls for Equal Tax on Income and Capital Gains
Former health secretary Wes Streeting calls for equalising capital gains tax with income tax, proposing a 'wealth tax that works' to raise up to £12bn annually and address widening inequality.
Reeves Hits Back at Heckler: 'I Love Our Country'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves was heckled at a Leeds petrol station. She responded by saying 'I love our country' and criticized the man's lack of manners as 'not very British'.
Greens Pick Nurse for Makerfield Byelection Amid Split Fears
Chris Kennedy, a nurse and local campaigner, will stand for the Greens in the Makerfield byelection amid internal debate over splitting the progressive vote and allowing Reform to win.
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Elders Simulate Pandemic Response, Find Gaps in Readiness
A group of former world leaders, the Elders, simulated a pandemic in Nairobi to test Africa's preparedness, revealing systemic weaknesses and trust issues between nations.
London Tower Block: 164 Empty Homes, 4 Residents Hold Out
Lund Point in Stratford once housed a vibrant community. Now only four flats are occupied. Residents Tee Fabikun and Warren Lubin share their story of isolation and resilience amid a stalled redevelopment.
Childminder Decline Hits Families' Childcare Options
The number of childminders in England has halved in a decade, leaving families with fewer flexible and affordable childcare options. Share your experience.
One Nation unveils Norway-inspired gas equity policy
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson proposes abolishing offshore gas profits tax and acquiring 30% equity in new projects, drawing criticism from Coalition and industry as 'borrowed from Venezuela'.
Sanders Backs Climate Activist in Michigan Primary
Bernie Sanders endorses Will Lawrence, a climate activist calling for a nationwide moratorium on AI datacenters, in a competitive Michigan congressional primary.
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US Accused of Ignoring Ebola After Health Cuts
A new Ebola outbreak in the DRC has caused hundreds of cases, with experts blaming US funding cuts and dismantling of USAID for hampering the response.
Neo-Nazi Group Challenges Hate Listing in High Court
White Australia party, also known as National Socialist Network, challenges government's power to list it as a hate group under post-Bondi terror laws, seeking political party status.
Colombia's Climate Crossroads: Trumpism Looms Over Vote
Colombia faces a pivotal presidential election that could shift its climate leadership to fossil fuel extraction, with US influence and Trumpism casting a shadow.
Student Sues U-M Over Gaza Protest Surveillance
A University of Michigan student is suing the school for violating his constitutional rights through an undercover surveillance operation targeting his Gaza war protests.
ICE Facial Recognition Tracks Oregon Immigrants
ICE has been using facial recognition technology to track immigrants in Oregon without warrants, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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RHS Faces Backlash Over Chelsea Flower Show Losses
The Royal Horticultural Society reports £8.1m losses amid criticism over peat-free policies, corporate sponsorship, and a conservative backlash at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Jacqueline Chan, 'Suzie Wong' Star, Dies at 91
Jacqueline Chan, the Chinese Trinidadian actor known for 'The World of Suzie Wong' and TV roles, has died aged 91. She also had a relationship with Antony Armstrong-Jones.
Australian Flotilla Activists Await Deportation to Turkey
Eleven Australian activists from the Gaza flotilla are detained by Israel and expected to be deported to Turkey, sparking diplomatic tensions.
RFK Jr fires preventive health task force chairs
Robert F Kennedy Jr fired the two chairs of the US Preventive Services Task Force, which sets guidelines for free preventive care. The move raises concerns about political interference in scientific processes.
Andy Burnham Backs Electoral Reform for PM Bid
Andy Burnham vows to introduce proportional representation to make politics 'less point-scoring, more problem-solving' if he becomes prime minister, in his clearest commitment yet ahead of the Makerfield byelection.
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Trump's $2bn Slush Fund: Brazen Self-Dealing Exposed
Donald Trump is using taxpayer money to create a secretive $1.8bn fund for allies, settling a personal lawsuit against the IRS. Critics call it unprecedented corruption.
UK Summons Israeli Envoy Over Gaza Flotilla Taunting Video
The UK summoned Israel's chargé d'affaires after Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, sparking global condemnation.
London Hosts Athlos All-Female Athletics Meet in Sept
London will host a star-studded all-female Athlos athletics meeting on 18 September, with founder Alexis Ohanian aiming to create 'F1 for track and field'.
Neuer Back in Germany World Cup Squad After U-Turn
Manuel Neuer, 40, comes out of international retirement to be Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann includes him in 26-man squad, aiming for fifth title.
Blind Pop Producer Robin Millar Sues His Own Company
Robin Millar, blind pop producer and disability rights campaigner, is taking legal action against the owners of his founded music business over alleged failure to provide workplace support after surgery.
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Jamaican MP's patois speech ignites language debate in parliament
Nekeisha Burchell's attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament was halted, reigniting debate on postcolonial identity and language legitimacy in Jamaica.
Air France, Airbus Guilty of Manslaughter for 2009 Crash
A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash, fining each €225,000. They plan to appeal.
How to Tame Bond Vigilantes and Fund Change in Britain
A new model of central banking could weaken bond vigilantes' power and help progressive politicians fund transformative public investment in the UK.
Reeves Cuts VAT on Summer Days Out to 5%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces temporary VAT cut to 5% on theme parks, museums, and soft play venues, plus free bus rides for under-16s, funded by higher tax on oil firms.
Baywatch Woes Ignite LA Mayoral Race Political Firestorm
The troubled Baywatch reboot highlights Hollywood's decline, becoming a key issue in LA's mayoral race with candidates blaming Mayor Karen Bass.
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Civic Assemblies Proposed to Revitalize Democracy
US elected officials propose civic assemblies to complement representative democracy, aiming to increase citizen participation and trust in government.
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