Isabella Kemp’s departure means party has lost nine of 57 councillors elected in May, including four after video leak Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has suspended another member of its “flagship” county council in Kent as it held its first full meeting since the party’s councillors were thrown into crisis by a leaked meeting revealing bitter … Read more
French police are investigating Pelham Spong’s allegations but she says Met ‘are not calling it sex trafficking’ A woman who says she was sexually assaulted by the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has criticised the Metropolitan police for not investigating human trafficking claims against him relating to alleged abuses against her and other women. … Read more
Boss of supermarket urges Rachel Reeves not to fuel inflation with tax rises on retailers and suppliers The boss of Sainsbury’s has urged Rachel Reeves not to fuel inflation with tax rises on retailers and their suppliers and says shoppers are delaying spending in the lead-up to her budget later this month. Simon Roberts, the … Read more
Student in hospital but injuries not thought life-threatening, Thames Valley officers say Police have made an arrest after a student was injured in an attack at a college in Reading. Armed police were sent to Reading college, in Berkshire, on Thursday afternoon following the assault. The boy’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according … Read more
Resolution may be delayed without agreement over the force’s mandate and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal A UN security council resolution mandating the introduction of an international stabilisation force into Gaza is likely to be ready within two weeks, but may be delayed if disputes cannot be resolved over the force’s mandate, including the question … Read more
Google search results displayed false information from an AI website about drivers risking a $250 fine for not keeping their headlights on at all times The New South Wales transport department has warned the rise of AI is increasing misinformation about road rules, after false claims that drivers must legally keep their headlights on at … Read more
Almost 3 million Australians will be eligible for a refund of the difference between the AI-powered Copilot and ‘classic’ versions of the 365 software Almost three million Australians will be offered refunds after Microsoft apologised for the way it charged customers to access its artificial intelligence tools. Microsoft Australia emailed the offer to software subscribers … Read more
ACIC report says total impact of illicit trade on economy amounted to $4bn in a year amid debate over cigarette excise The illegal tobacco market has left a $3.3bn hole in the federal government’s finances, with Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency warning organised crime’s dominance of the market is continuing to grow. The Australian Taxation … Read more
Budget envisions significant increase in defence spending, cuts to civil service and ‘generational investments’ A protracted trade war with the United States and a weakening domestic economy has forced Mark Carney to run a deficit tens of billions larger than initially forecast in his first-ever federal budget. The spending plan, titled “Canada Strong” envisions significant … Read more
Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate crisis, a team of scientists has found. Melissa caused widespread devastation when it crunched into Jamaica as a category 5 … Read more