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Heatwave disorder prompts tighter security at London lidos
London’s outdoor swimming pools have tightened security after a summer of disorder linked to Britain’s record-breaking 2026 heatwave, with lifeguards reportedly pushed into the water, drunken teenagers brawling, and lidos hit by thefts and break-ins. Operators ramped up controls as crowds flocked to the open-air pools to escape the heat during the school summer holidays,…
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Millions of Americans lack adequate access to prenatal care: Report
A new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The non-profit organization founded by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt says 1 in 3 U.S. counties remains a maternity care desert, which is defined as an area with no hospitals or birth…
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Coalition promises to drastically cut net overseas migration and housing construction code
Australia’s Coalition opposition has pledged to sharply reduce net overseas migration and overhaul housing construction rules if elected, arguing that current population growth is outpacing the country’s ability to build homes and infrastructure. The announcement, made at the National Press Club, forms part of the Coalition’s broader housing affordability strategy and puts migration policy back…
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Lawless lidos: Lifeguards pushed in the water, brawling drunk teenagers, thefts and break-ins force London’s pools to ramp up security during summer holiday heatwave
London’s outdoor swimming pools, or lidos, have been forced to increase security this summer amid a rise in disorder during the school holiday heatwave. Reports describe lifeguards being pushed into the water, drunk teenagers brawling, and incidents of theft and break-ins at some sites, prompting operators to tighten measures to protect staff and visitors. The…
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Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
The UK government has confirmed that households living within 500 metres of new or upgraded power pylons will receive £250 taken off their annual energy bills, part of a plan to secure public support for the biggest overhaul of Britain’s electricity grid since the 1960s. The discounts, offered in exchange for “hosting vital infrastructure”, are…
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Cohabiting couples could enter marriage-style arrangements ‘without knowing’ amid new proposals
The Government has proposed changes to the law around break-ups to create a framework for what happens when unmarried couples go their separate ways
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Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise for ‘melon’ comments amid calls for a police investigation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologise after remarks he made were described as a “melon” comment, with opposition figures now calling for the Australian Federal Police to investigate. The row has escalated into a political row over accountability, with the Coalition pressing for a formal probe while Albanese has stood firm and…
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South Carolina Republican Senate primary heads to runoff
South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham ended without any candidate winning the required 50% of the vote, sending the contest to a runoff. Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advanced, and the result will determine the Republican nominee for the seat ahead of November’s election. The crowded field included Reps.…
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Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP’s Senate chances
Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent candidate Seth Bodnar to defear GOP nominee Kurt Alme. “I’ll never bow down,” Bankhead, an Air Force officer, said during a press conference…