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Dual UK-Iranian man held over suspected plot near RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, as part of an investigation into suspected activity near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. A second man, a 26-year-old UK national, has been questioned under caution, and two properties in the area have been searched. Police say they are…
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RUSI warns EU procurement gaps leave members exposed to Chinese technology risks
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has published a report warning that the European Union’s fragmented approach to technology procurement exposes member states to security risks posed by Chinese vendors such as Huawei and ZTE. The think tank argues that whilst individual countries assess these risks differently, the EU needs a unified framework to maintain…
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Texas court grants father sole custody hours before four-year-old is killed
A restaurant heiress lost custody of her four-year-old daughter in a Texas court hearing on Tuesday morning, receiving only supervised visitation rights. Hours later that evening, she allegedly shot and killed the child at a townhouse and then attempted to take her own life. She survived her injuries and remains hospitalised; she has not yet…
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Democrats gain ground in Trump-won states as Senate control hangs in balance
Donald Trump is campaigning in ten states he carried by double digits in 2024 as Democrats show unexpected strength in several Senate races. The contests could put Republican control of the Senate at risk, and the article links the party’s concerns to rising costs and Trump’s low approval ratings. In Kansas, which Trump won by…
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Exeter man, 92, admits manslaughter of wife after suicide pact discussion
Laurence Billam, 92, admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility after suffocating his 87-year-old wife, Shirley, at their Exeter home. He denied murder, and the Crown accepted the plea; the case has been adjourned for sentencing. The couple were said to have discussed a suicide pact, as Billam did not want to leave his wife with responsibilities.…
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Trump administration sends $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly one million Americans
Nearly a million Americans are receiving $500 refunds from the Trump administration for alleged Obamacare overcharges, with each cheque accompanied by a personally signed presidential letter. The government claims the refunds compensate patients who suffered under a “flawed system”, but Democrats have questioned the timing of the payments, which arrive just weeks before November’s midterm…
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Iran denies RAF Fairford terrorism link; Labour ditches pension triple lock
Labour confirms pension reforms from 2030 as Iran denies involvement in an RAF Fairford terror incident. Courts deliver verdicts across the globe, women’s underrepresentation in UK cybersecurity reaches a six-year low, and Netflix’s East of Eden earns acclaim.
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New York Times executive’s court filing alleged abuse before Dublin killing
A 40-year-old New York Times executive was shot dead outside a sports store in Dublin, California last weekend. His parents-in-law, both aged 77, were arrested on suspicion of murder. The shooting occurred during an acrimonious divorce between McKinsey and his wife, with both parties having filed restraining orders alleging domestic violence and abuse. Court documents…
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US judge throws out publishers’ antitrust case over Google AI search features
A US federal judge has dismissed antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation (owner of Rolling Stone) challenging Google’s AI-powered search features. The ruling matters because it establishes that antitrust law may not be the appropriate remedy for publishers struggling with traffic losses caused by Google’s AI Overviews. The publishers alleged that Google…
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Fraternity organiser jailed for 60 days after student dies in hazing ritual
Carter Eslick, 21, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his role in a hazing ritual that led to the alcohol poisoning death of 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student Colin Daniel Martinez. The case has drawn attention to the dangers of fraternity hazing and the responsibility of those who organise or enable dangerous drinking.…