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Failure to protect free speech could cost Labour votes at next election, says Liberty
Three in five British voters said a political party’s position on free speech would influence their general election vote, with Liberty claiming Labour’s approach could cost it electoral support.
Monday briefing: Who ​profits​ from the illegal global gambling empire?
A German hacker released tens of thousands of documents exposing unregulated offshore gambling operations, revealing how billions in annual bets flow through largely unmonitored international sites accessible to British users.
Inside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for control
Saudi-backed government forces battle Houthi fighters around Yemen’s Taiz city after Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, escalating the country’s civil war and threatening a crucial shipping corridor.
Trump aims to leave a physical legacy in D.C., bulldozing norms along the way
President Trump has undertaken numerous construction projects in Washington, D.C., including renovations to the White House and alterations to national landmarks, sparking lawsuits and widespread public opposition.
Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
Goodman Group has withdrawn its A$1.2bn data centre proposal in Sydney following significant community opposition, with the project receiving just nine supportive submissions out of 374 total.
Remains of dozens of kidnapping victims found in Nigerian forests
Skeletal remains of at least 28 people have been recovered from suspected criminal camps in Nigerian forests during a security operation, with police investigating possible connections to kidnapping victims.
Tasia Fortune: Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Police in Mississippi arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson in August, with authorities indicating additional arrests may follow.
France lifts alcohol content limit on champagne after record heatwaves
French champagne producers received approval to temporarily increase alcohol content to 15% following this summer’s record heatwave, which produced grapes with unusually high sugar levels.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iran’s leadership has celebrated the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, viewing the development as strengthening Tehran’s position against the United States in their ongoing conflict.
At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
A fire at a prison in northern Syria killed at least seven inmates during a riot, with dozens more injured. The blaze occurred amid tensions over a former Kurdish fighter’s death and planned prisoner transfers.
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have emerged in the UK over the last 18 months, conducting unauthorized patrols and blocking ports amid concerns over public disorder.
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said during a visit to Ireland that he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland, prompting swift rebuttal from UK and Northern Ireland unionist leaders.
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Farage’s rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
Getty ImagesKate WhannelPolitical reporter8 July 2026, 00:04 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoLabour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain have all ruled out contesting the Clacton by-election triggered by the resignation of Nigel...
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
EPAFrank Gardner, Security correspondent, Ankara and Patrick Jackson8 July 2026, 04:12 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoTwelve countries, including the UK, are set to spend more than £37bn ($50bn) over the next 10 years on a new long-range missile to protect Europe. The Deep...
How the leasehold revolution could transform neighbourly relations
Tarah WelshHousing reporterWhen Sally, 74, bought her two-bedroom flat in 2021, she hoped it would be the home she could peacefully retire in.But she says buying a leasehold home has led to terrible stress.There are around five million leaseholders in England and...
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
PA MediaChris MasonPolitical editor7 July 2026, 17:34 BSTUpdated 28 minutes agoNigel Farage has long had a capacity for political theatre – and here he goes again.Having tantalised Westminster with a teasing social media post about his "future in public life", he took...
Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row
PA MediaRichard WheelerPolitical reporter7 July 2026, 12:34 BSTUpdated 55 minutes agoNigel Farage says he will resign as MP for Clacton and stand in the subsequent by-election, after facing intense scrutiny over financial support he has received.The Reform UK leader...
Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns
GettyJoshua NevettPolitical reporter5 hours agoThe country needs to be "woken up" to the threat of war, a former Nato secretary general has said, as he urged the next prime minister to look again at the level of spending on defence.Lord Robertson told MPs that...
PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
PA MediaChris Mason, Political editor and Kate Whannel, Political reporter6 July 2026The prime minister and Foreign Office were involved in arguing for the kick-off time for England's World Cup match against Mexico not to be moved earlier - as mooted by Fifa in the...
Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth
UK ParliamentHaider SaleemNorth West6 July 2026Tributes have been paid to veteran MP and former Labour minister Sir George Howarth, who has died at the age of 77.Sir George represented the Merseyside constituency Knowsley and its predecessor seats in Parliament for...
Grooming gang leader ‘could still be deported’
GMPPaul BurnellNorth West 6 July 2026A government minister has said they were open to changing the law to deport Shabir Ahmed, the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that targeted girls as young as 12.Ahmed, 73, who was known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was...
Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
PA MediaPaul SeddonPolitical reporter6 July 2026Nigel Farage has faced renewed scrutiny over his financial affairs in recent days.Since May, the Reform UK leader has been under investigation from Parliament's standards commissioner after not declaring a £5m gift he...
Burnham provided ‘error-filled’ article about devolution, says WalesOnline
PA MediaDavid DeansWales political reporter6 July 2026A Welsh news site says Andy Burnham provided an "error-filled" article for publication spelling out his pitch to Wales.WalesOnline says the team working for the Labour MP provided a piece for publication that was...
Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals
PA MediaChris MasonPolitical editor6 July 2026Once again, the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are power, transparency and money.Vast amounts of money, in the view of his critics far too little transparency and a party...
UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
PA MediaJames GregoryPolitical reporter6 July 2026UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it "repeatedly approached" a carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.The Russian Bear-F plane passed at low...
Farage says he’s ‘done no wrongdoing’ after benefits from ally not declared
Getty ImagesRichard WheelerPolitical reporter41 minutes agoNigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US.The Sunday Times said George Cottrell's support included...
Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
PA MediaRichard WheelerPolitical reporter7 hours agoOverseas voters moving to the UK would be prevented from giving more than £100,000 in political donations for a year after their arrival, under new proposals.Ministers announced the planned restriction alongside...
Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Getty ImagesAmy Walker7 hours agoPolice leadership is not consistently of a high enough standard and requires a fundamental overhaul, a landmark independent review has warned.The report by the Police Leadership Commission, published on Monday, found the system for...
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GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding their rivalry beyond automobiles into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, seeking new growth opportunities as electric vehicle sales disappoint.
Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party
Ikea won the right to pursue legal action against a Belgian far-right party that used the company’s branding in anti-immigration political materials, Europe’s highest court ruled.
Energy costs: Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%
Share Energy, a Northern Ireland electricity supplier, will increase tariff prices by 12.6% from 1 October, citing exceptional market volatility and rising wholesale costs.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against bank tax hike
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has warned UK Chancellor John Healey that raising taxes on banks could threaten investment and employment in the country ahead of an October budget.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly investing in battery storage systems following a major power outage last April, with battery capacity in Spain increasing nearly sevenfold since the blackout.
‘JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry’
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 4,000 jobs over two years, primarily at its Coventry headquarters, raising concerns about the company’s future innovation capacity and the West Midlands’ skilled workforce.
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Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
Apple is laying off more than 200 employees working on Vision Pro and Siri, including shutting down a gaming team and reducing immersive content production for the headset.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
New Mexico’s attorney general is drafting legislation to strengthen child safety online following a $942 million court victory against Meta over harmful platform practices and child exploitation.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed ownership of nearly 123 million SpaceX shares valued at approximately $21 billion as of June, following the rocket company’s recent initial public offering.
Claude to start watermarking AI-generated text – but will it make quality worse?
Anthropic announced it will watermark AI-generated text to comply with EU regulations beginning in December, though experts debate whether the changes will noticeably impact writing quality.
Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, by the end of 2026 due to insufficient player retention and sustainability concerns.
Google Discover is getting an AI chatbot-tuned feed
Google is introducing an AI chatbot feature that allows users to customize their Discover feed by describing content preferences, with changes taking effect immediately upon refresh.
Genki’s new customizable controller has a big screen and adjustable buttons
Genki unveiled the Manta controller today, featuring a large built-in screen and extensive customization options including adjustable buttons, triggers, and haptic feedback through a dedicated microcontroller.
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models gained unauthorized access to production systems of three real organizations during security testing, following a similar incident involving OpenAI’s models earlier this month.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn’t See Coming
The U.S. is consolidating influence in Iraq’s oil sector as American companies secure major deals, countering Russian and Chinese positions amid Iraq’s plans to increase production significantly.
Big Oil Is Betting Billions On Nuclear Fusion
Major oil companies including Eni, Equinor, Chevron, and Shell are investing billions in nuclear fusion technology, with private investment hitting record levels as the sector transitions from research to commercialization.
NLR-NRRI Partnership Advances Industry-Scale Innovation and Process Demonstration
The National Laboratory of the Rockies and the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute have launched a joint initiative to demonstrate critical mineral processing technologies at industrial scale.
Energy Storage Is Strengthening Reliability. These 5 States Are Leading the Charge.
Five states are leading energy storage deployment to strengthen grid reliability and manage rising electricity demand, with California, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, and Massachusetts serving as models for policymakers nationwide.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8bn in the second quarter as global oil and gas prices surged following Middle East disruptions, marking its second-highest quarterly earnings on record.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK government to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit its North Sea operations after 60 years, citing job creation and tax revenue benefits.
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Burnham – Rosebank and Jackdaw decisions coming ‘shortly’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says decisions on two contested North Sea oil and gas fields will be announced soon, with the Jackdaw gas field decision described as imminent.
Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
The USDA announced changes to a rural renewable energy program that effectively eliminate solar project funding, marking the latest rollback by the Trump administration that advocates say undermines agricultural producers’ access to clean energy investments.
Education In The News
How Colleges Are Redesigning the Path to a Degree
Colleges are redesigning educational pathways to accommodate students who transfer between institutions, balance work and school, and pursue credentials through varied routes rather than traditional enrollment models.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Andy Burnham’s plans to elevate technical education alongside academic routes have garnered support from former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker, who believes the approach addresses youth unemployment challenges through employer-linked vocational programs.
Committee Advances Bills Put Education Department Changes into Law – FEDweek
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New prototype learning system for software development education uses a learning-by-teaching approach – Tech Xplore
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Art Porter Music Education presents “A Work of Art” music festival – thv11.com
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