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Scoff at cheaper bus fares and No 10 North if you like, but Andy Burnham knows what he’s doing | Jonathan Freedland
Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January, presenting it as an immediate measure to ease pressure on household budgets. Jonathan Freedland argues that such practical, easily understood policies can build lasting public support, drawing a comparison with Ken Livingstone’s popular 1981 “Fares Fair” reductions in…
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Prison staff asked to warn of any prison unrest due to delays in releases
The government has asked prison staff to report any emerging “stability issues” after pausing planned early prisoner releases, amid concern that disappointment and uncertainty could trigger unrest in jails. The decision highlights the tension between prioritising public safety and managing severe prison overcrowding. The reforms had been due to begin on 2 September and could…
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As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions
Several major AI companies have urged US policymakers not to introduce broad restrictions on open-weight AI models while Washington considers how to respond to alleged intellectual-property theft by Chinese AI labs. The letter argues that any action should distinguish unlawful extraction from closed models from legitimate uses of model distillation, warning that sweeping rules could…
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Trump of inciting terrorism over Whitmer kidnapping plot
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is reported to have accused Donald Trump of inciting terrorism during a 2020 interview about the foiled plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The remarks have resurfaced amid scrutiny of El-Sayed’s political rhetoric, highlighting the continuing dispute over whether political leaders bear responsibility for extremist violence. El-Sayed reportedly described…
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US Masters Swimming competitor says her grievance for trans athlete comments has been resolved
Angie Griffin, a competitor with US Masters Swimming, says an unsportsmanlike-conduct grievance filed against her for referring to a transgender athlete as “a man” has now been resolved in her favour. The complaint had left her uncertain for eight months over whether she might be expelled from the organisation, highlighting ongoing tensions within amateur sport…
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Nigeria’s president approves largest military expansion in recent times
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s largest recent military expansion, authorising 28,000 additional soldiers and four new army divisions to address persistent violence by jihadists, separatists and kidnapping gangs. The move matters because insecurity remains widespread despite recent military successes, placing the government under pressure to improve protection for civilians. The expansion will raise the…
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Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs
Rivian has sued the US government seeking a full refund, plus interest, for tariffs it paid under President Trump’s “Liberation Day” measures after the Supreme Court ruled those tariffs unconstitutional. The case matters because it could help determine how readily importers can recover payments already collected, while Rivian is trying to conserve cash during the…
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with ZTE to deepen cooperation in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI)
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met ZTE executives during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference to discuss closer cooperation on digital infrastructure and AI. The company said the talks reinforce its long-running partnership with Cambodia and support the government’s digital-transformation ambitions. The proposed areas of cooperation include deploying 5G networks, applying AI and developing information…
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‘President Curtis’ Review: Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff Lacks the Original’s Wild Inspiration but Improves as It Goes Along
Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty spin-off President Curtis begins weakly but improves into a mildly entertaining diversion, according to this review. Centring on the recurring US president character Andre Curtis, it lacks the parent series’ most inventive, anarchic energy, but later episodes become funnier and more focused than the unpromising pilot. Keith David returns as…
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Will John Healey fund the UK defense increases he previously demanded?
The article’s text is unavailable because access was denied by the publisher’s website. As a result, its arguments and evidence cannot be summarised reliably without risking speculation. The headline appears to question whether John Healey will secure higher UK defence spending after previously calling for such increases. However, the supplied material contains no further details,…