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Burnham warns ‘Britain is a tinderbox’ as he scrambles to respond to wildfires gripping the country
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that Britain is a “tinderbox” as wildfires damage homes and stretch emergency services, announcing a temporary ban on disposable barbecues and urging people not to light open fires. He said the crisis underlines the need to adapt to a changing climate, while promising support for affected residents and fire…
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Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government is consulting on potentially reducing the UK’s target for electric vehicles to make up 80% of new car sales by 2030, following pressure from manufacturers. The move matters because it could slow the shift away from petrol and diesel cars, while ministers say greater flexibility is needed to protect jobs and ensure the…
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Bessent teases severe economic action against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will unveil new measures against Iran next week as it seeks to increase economic pressure on the regime to come back to the negotiating table on a deal to end hostilities and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Watch this space for more announcements coming next week…
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Muslims in public office are not a threat to America. The attacks on them are.
An op-ed by Zainab Chaudry argues that recent rhetoric from prominent politicians targeting Muslim Americans constitutes a dangerous religious litmus test that violates constitutional principles of equality and religious freedom.
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Killer whale is spotted with shotgun pellet wounds off Spain – following spate of orca attacks on yachts
A killer whale has reportedly been seen off Spain with wounds said to be consistent with shotgun pellets. The sighting is concerning because it may indicate deliberate harm to a protected marine animal, amid heightened attention on interactions between orcas and boats in the region. The report links the incident to recent cases in which…
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Live updates: White House appeals ballroom ruling to Supreme Court; Trump visits New York to tout decline in crime
President Trump heads Friday to Long Island, N.Y., to highlight his administration’s efforts to fight crime. He’ll tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City along with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel. He’s also expected to give remarks and to boost Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for…
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Despondent Clacton reacts to Farage’s return: ‘It’s a joke of a by-election and you have to treat it like a joke’
Nigel Farage has been re-elected as Clacton’s MP in a by-election prompted by his resignation amid scrutiny over a £5m donation. Some local voters interviewed by The Independent described the contest as wasteful and cynical, arguing that Farage’s focus on immigration and limited local presence made him a poor representative; others saw the unusual field…
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Court backs Trump on rescinding de minimis tariff exemption
A federal trade court agreed Thursday that President Trump lawfully ended a tariff exemption for low-cost goods last year. Trump did so by invoking the same 1970s-era emergency statute that the Supreme Court ruled didn’t authorize the president’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade said ending a tariff exemption is legally distinct — and…