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Recent lobbyist for Palantir had key role in helping Andy Burnham become PM
A recent lobbyist for the US tech company Palantir played a senior role in helping Andy Burnham become prime minister, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Martha Dalton, whose company Lodestone worked for Palantir until 2025, campaigned for Burnham in the Makerfield byelection and advised his team on strategic communications. The revelation emerges as…
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Tennessee execution of Christa Pike fails after two lethal injection attempts; Trump criticizes team as independent review launched
New detailed accounts from witnesses and journalists have emerged regarding Christa Pike’s failed execution attempt on Wednesday, revealing that prison staff spent an hour attempting to establish an intravenous line with at least seven needles in her arm. Media witnesses report Pike remained conscious throughout, complained that her “arm feels like it’s about to burst…
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Abbott warns Australia is unprepared for possible Taiwan conflict
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has warned Australia is “sleepwalking” into disaster by failing to prepare for a potential military conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan. He responded to fellow ex-PM Kevin Rudd’s assessment that there is roughly a one-in-three chance China could attempt military action on Taiwan by 2028, potentially triggering…
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I wasn’t going to let others die, says Indian pilot who opened cockpit door during attack
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he pushed himself to reopen the cockpit door while injured during an attack by his co-pilot, determined to prevent other people on board from dying. Passengers and crew then helped overpower the attacker, allowing the aircraft to land safely. The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged more than 17,000…
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Labour dominates benefits rise; Kaba inquest reopening rejected; Green leader faces scrutiny
Labour constituencies receive 72% of benefits increase. Police reject Kaba inquest reopening; Green Party leader’s ancestry claim questioned.
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Police say 70 women reporting Al Fayed abuse show trafficking hallmarks
Metropolitan Police officers told MPs that 70 women who reported sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed gave accounts with hallmarks of human trafficking. The figure suggests the number formally recognised as trafficking victims could rise, and has prompted concern that some survivors are struggling to access the system intended to identify and protect them. Officers…
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US prepares third carrier and 10,000 troops for Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon is preparing to send about 10,000 additional sailors and Marines to the Middle East, including a third aircraft carrier, as President Donald Trump considers whether to launch further strikes on Iran. The deployment would significantly strengthen US forces in the region while the conflict develops and US midterm elections approach. The ships en…
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Trump weighs diesel export ban as Europe faces supply pressure
US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports and said he may ask European countries to release some of their reserves. The prospect matters because the US is a major supplier to Europe, including the UK, where diesel prices have reached record highs as the Iran war disrupts fuel supplies. US diesel exports…
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Trump endorses Paxton for Texas Senate whilst internal tensions simmer over leaked criticism
Donald Trump publicly backed Ken Paxton’s bid for the Texas Senate seat against Democrat James Talarico, delivering remarks at a rally that mixed joking criticism with formal endorsement. Trump’s support proved crucial f
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Terror arrest near RAF base; memory chip shortage bites
A dual national arrested on terrorism suspicion near RAF Fairford in an expanding counter-terror probe. Memory chip shortages from soaring AI demand are expected to persist through 2028.