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New York City’s lone Republican in Congress accuses Mamdani, Schumer of ‘hypocrisy’ in voter ID fight
Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Chuck Schumer of hypocrisy over voter identification rules, arguing that they oppose measures she says would protect elections. The dispute matters because it reflects a wider national divide over whether stricter ID requirements improve election security or risk limiting access to voting.…
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Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans
Adam Ramsay-Peaty’s difficult European Aquatics Championships continued as he failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris, saying he was confused and frustrated by his performances. The former Olympic and world champion’s early exit follows disappointing results in the 100m breaststroke and mixed medley relay, marking a sharp contrast with his previously dominant record…
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Police arrest 40-year-old man for murder after ‘devoted’ grandfather was killed in deadly machete fight between rival biker gangs
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Tony Jones, 56, who was killed during a mass brawl between rival Hells Angels and Vikings motorcycle gangs in Pontnewynydd, south Wales. Mr Jones, from Brecon, was found with serious injuries in an alleyway on 6 August and given first aid…
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Iran’s chilling midterm gamble against Trump revealed as insiders warn regime is ‘playing with fire’
The article reports that Iranian officials and insiders are considering a more confrontational approach towards Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, including pressure around the Strait of Hormuz. It argues that such a strategy could raise the political and economic costs for the US administration, but warns it risks provoking a severe American…
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Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory?
Malawi’s unexpected run to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been driven by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who have scored nine of the team’s 12 goals. Their form has taken the tournament debutants, ranked 153rd in the world, to within one match of a first continental title against Cameroon, highlighting both…
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On This Day in 1966, David Houston Was at No. 1 With One of the Biggest Country Hits of the 20th Century
On 14 August 1966, David Houston was No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs chart with “Almost Persuaded”, a single that ultimately remained there for nine consecutive weeks. The achievement made it one of country music’s longest-running chart-toppers of the 20th century and established Houston as a major commercial force in the genre. Written…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to let construction continue on a proposed $400m White House ballroom while his administration appeals a lower-court order to halt the work. The dispute matters because it concerns whether a president can make major changes to the White House complex without congressional approval and the usual historic-preservation…
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Soldiers killed in Fort Hood chopper crash identified
The pilots were ages 25 and 34.
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Wild-eyed boy, 17, killed mom and brother, 14, at $1m home after ChatGPT ‘murder my family’ search – then spent $2,000 on CEREAL BARS, prosecutors say
A 17-year-old boy from Acton, Massachusetts, has appeared in court accused of murdering his mother and younger brother at the family’s $1 million home, after allegedly using ChatGPT to research “killing his family” beforehand. Arjun Aravind was arraigned in Concord District Court after being charged over the deaths of his mother, Sudha Venkatesan, 45, and…
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Thames Water plans to restart desalination plant – after drought has ended
Thames Water is preparing to restart its Beckton desalination plant by the end of the year, despite current drought conditions likely easing before it becomes operational. The move matters because the plant was intended as an emergency water source for London, yet it has rarely operated and is now seen as an expensive, underused asset.…