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Landfill tax rises linked to record fly-tipping in England, report says
The Institute for Economic Affairs says steep rises in landfill tax have helped drive fly-tipping to record levels in England, while bringing in less revenue than expected. It argues that higher taxes can make illegal dumping more attractive and says the broader pattern of tax rises on landfill, tobacco and alcohol has created opportunities for…
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London schoolgirl, 11, becomes youngest woman chess grandmaster in history
Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from London, has become the youngest woman grandmaster in chess history after competing at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She achieved this remarkable milestone by earning her third qualifying ‘norm’ after scoring eight points across 11 games against elite-level competitors. The achievement surpasses the previous record held by…
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McTominay’s role a poser for Pocognoli as Scotland offer positives in Slovenia
Scotland’s new manager Sébastien Pocognoli faces a tactical puzzle regarding Scott McTominay’s role upon the Napoli midfielder’s return from a heart procedure, expected in November. In his debut match, Pocognoli guided Scotland to a goalless draw against Slovenia on Saturday, with the team notably improving during the second half. The question of where McTominay will…
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Woman arrested after man dies in Fernvale car incident
A 50-year-old man died after being struck by a car in Fernvale, Queensland, on Sunday evening. A 45-year-old woman who was known to him was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries; the circumstances of his death remain under investigation. Police were called to Stoneywood Street, about 65 kilometres west of…
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Four people hospitalised after Delta flight diverts to Porto amid cabin smoke
A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto after smoke was reported in the cabin, prompting an emergency landing. The incident disrupted passengers’ journeys and briefly affected normal operations at Porto airport. The Airbus A330 was carrying 296 passengers; around 12 were given oxygen while airborne, and 14 received medical treatment.…
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Major League Baseball is eyeing a game at Grand Teton, but federal red tape is slowing down the pitch
Major League Baseball has expressed interest in hosting a game at Grand Teton National Park, mirroring the success of its Field of Dreams game in Iowa. However, the White House has dampened enthusiasm for the project, issuing a statement clarifying that it is not a presidential directive or administration priority, and that the National Park…
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0, but fixture debate continued
Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League match in Hungary, but the comfortable result did not resolve the controversy surrounding the fixture. After a week of debate over Irish support for Gaza, the match nearly did not go ahead; Ireland’s squad eventually voted by a significant majority to play. Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and…
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Constable Mia Lay killed in patrol car crash near Redfern station
Constable Mia Lay, 20, was killed when a police patrol car hit a tree on Gibbons Street in Redfern, Sydney, at about 1.30am on Friday. She and Constable Brandon Torrisi, 24, were responding to an urgent report of a stolen car; reports citing police sources say the vehicle was travelling at more than 150km/h. The…
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Taiz faces intensifying fighting as Houthis advance towards key shipping route
Fighting around Taiz has intensified after Houthi forces captured the Red Sea port of Mokha, bringing them closer to a strategic shipping corridor and threatening government-held territory. The BBC’s correspondent travelled with pro-government forces towards the front line, where a drone warning was followed by air strikes and residents described living under fire. Taiz, Yemen’s…