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Green’s Zack Polanski claims ‘climate crisis is biggest threat to Britain since World War Two’ – as he appears with BBC’s Chris Packham who ‘fantasises’ about climate denial being a crime
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has described the climate crisis as the greatest threat facing Britain since the Second World War, making the claim during an appearance alongside BBC naturalist Chris Packham. The comments come as Polanski continues to position climate action as central to his leadership of the Greens, while Packham has separately drawn…
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Businesses in England: tell us about your experience of taking on apprentices
The Guardian is inviting businesses in England to share their experiences of taking on apprentices, following government plans to create thousands more apprenticeship places as part of a wider overhaul of technical and vocational education. The call-out aims to gather first-hand accounts from employers to inform coverage of how apprenticeship schemes are working in practice…
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Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday
President Trump signaled late Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil-shipping corridor. “It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day,” Trump said after traveling to Los Angeles for a fundraising event hosted by the Republican National Committee. “A lot of progress has…
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Drone found at German airport after cargo plane collides with object mid-air
A DHL cargo plane made an emergency landing in Hanover after colliding with an unidentified object while climbing away from Leipzig airport, and police separately found a drone, reportedly fitted with explosives and a detonator, near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at the same airport overnight. German authorities confirmed the incident caused serious air traffic…
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Boy George claims Bandcamp “bowed to the pressure of antisemites” for removing his pro-Israel song and hits out at their AI policy
Boy George has accused Bandcamp of removing his 2024 song “Cha Cha Cha” – which addressed the Israel-Gaza conflict from a pro-Israel perspective – after complaints from what he called antisemitic critics. The singer’s comments add him to a growing list of musicians publicly clashing with streaming and hosting platforms over perceived political bias and…
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El-Sayed holds edge over Stevens in surprisingly close election
In today’s issue: ▪ Michigan Senate primary down to the wire ▪ Ethics panel investigating Miller ▪ Blanche vows to roll back abortion access ▪ Abbott orders AI data center audit The heated Democratic primary for an open Michigan Senate was not the blowout that some polls predicted, underscoring the divide within the party. Progressive…
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Andy Burnham is breaking the transatlantic mold
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a naval base signals a strategic shift toward European autonomy and a departure from traditional reliance on the United States.
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POLL OF THE DAY: Is Labour’s early prison release scheme putting vulnerable women at risk?
The Daily Mail has launched a “Poll of the Day” asking readers whether they believe Labour’s early prisoner release scheme is putting vulnerable women at risk. The poll reflects ongoing public and political scrutiny of the Government’s policy of releasing offenders before the end of their sentences, a measure introduced to ease pressure on overcrowded…
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Americans deserve to know healthcare prices before the final bill arrives
This opinion piece argues that healthcare price transparency has become a rare point of bipartisan consensus in the United States, with growing momentum in Congress to enshrine it into law. The author contends that patients are currently forced to receive treatment without knowing costs in advance, often facing unexpectedly large bills, and frames transparency as…
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Planners reject 37 local families from ‘turnkey’ housing estate that has laid empty for two years – because they can only be used as holiday homes
Planning officials in Wales have blocked 37 local families from moving into a “turnkey” housing estate that has stood empty for two years, after ruling that the properties can only be sold or let as holiday homes under the terms of the original planning permission. The decision highlights ongoing tensions in Welsh communities over second-home…