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UK government vows to reclaim services from outsourcing giants
The UK government is establishing a new unit dedicated to bringing public services back in-house from outsourcing companies, promising “the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation.” This initiative has gained momentum following Capita’s troubled takeover of the Civil Service Pension Scheme administration, which has suffered from a glitchy website and prevented some former civil…
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Giants’ Jameis Winston dedicates victory to Jaxson Dart in most Jameis Winston way possible
The New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 in cold, wet conditions, securing a much-needed win after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury the previous week. Jameis Winston dedicated the victory to Dart, saying the team had played for their injured teammate and stressing their belief that they could win. Winston…
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France deportation detainees left distressed after expecting hotel accommodation
An inspection report says migrants selected for deportation to France under the “one in, one out” scheme were anxious and upset after being taken to Tinsley House detention centre, having expected to stay in hotels. The report says many did not know what would happen to them in France, and some described stress, depression and…
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Investigation follows undetected landing of 18 migrants at Cornish harbour
An investigation has been launched after 18 migrants arrived undetected at a Cornish harbour and disappeared into the night. Two Albanian men were arrested at Mylor harbour near Falmouth in the early hours of Sunday 27 September, but the majority of those who arrived by yacht managed to flee the scene. This incident is part…
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Five British men in their twenties held over suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire base used by US bombers. Counter Terrorism Policing says all five are British nationals in their twenties, and the investigation is continuing amid speculation about possible links to Iran; no motive has been confirmed. The men,…
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Russian drone attack sparks fire at Kyiv’s Academy of Sciences building
A Russian drone struck Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, starting a fire that sent thick smoke through the building and prompted people to climb out of windows to escape. The strike took place in a well-protected part of the capital, near embassies, cultural landmarks and government buildings, amid an intensifying…
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Fresh storms trigger deadly floods and landslides in Nepal and India
Heavy rain and storms have triggered landslides and flooding in Nepal and northern India, forcing families to flee as homes collapsed or were swept away. The destruction comes weeks after deadly floods in Nepal and has prompted warnings of further flash floods across both countries. Officials report 56 deaths and 46 injuries in India, with…
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US border agency plans Google AI to recommend FOIA redactions
US Customs and Border Protection plans to use Google AI to recommend what information to redact from Freedom of Information Act responses. The move is intended to speed up processing, but raises concerns that automated recommendations could increase secrecy or obscure information the public is entitled to receive. By the end of September, the Department…
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‘Inbetweeners’ Stars Making ‘Boys To Men’ Doc About Growing Up For Channel 4
Joe Thomas and James Buckley, stars of British comedy series The Inbetweeners, are collaborating on a new Channel 4 documentary titled Joe and James: Boys to Men. The programme explores the challenges of adulthood and navigating life in one’s forties, taking the form of a travelogue-style road trip featuring unconventional adventures both at home and…
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Rod Stewart says 2027 shows will end his touring career
Rod Stewart has announced that his 2027 tour, titled “The Final Encore”, will be his last time touring. The 81-year-old says he is not retiring from music, but wants to thank fans with one final run of shows after more than six decades on the road. Stewart began busking in the 1960s and has sold…