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UK bill would require airlines to seat under-14s beside adults free of charge
The UK government plans to ban airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their children on flights. Children under 14 will be required to sit next to their parents or an accompanying adult free of charge, alongside a ban on charging for booking name corrections. The changes are part of a civil aviation reform…
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Tories urge Andy Burnham not to launch an ‘expensive energy bailout for Benefits Street’ after calls from the left for new Government action to help low-income households
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham not to introduce targeted energy bill support for people receiving benefits. The disagreement comes as energy bills have risen sharply, creating pressure on the Government to provide additional assistance to vulnerable households facing a cost of living crisis. The energy price cap rose 4…
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Man charged after alleged sexual assault near Flemington station
A young woman was allegedly dragged into bushland and sexually assaulted while walking near Flemington train station in western Sydney on 18 September. The alleged assault has raised concerns about safety in public spaces, particularly for those travelling alone at night. Police launched an investigation after the woman reported the incident. A 27-year-old man, Jessie…
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Met Police asks coroner not to resume inquest into Chris Kaba’s death as lawyers for his family say officer could have been acting ‘unreasonably’
The Metropolitan Police has argued against reopening an inquest into Chris Kaba’s death, following the acquittal of marksman Martyn Blake on murder charges. However, Kaba’s family contends that the officer could have acted “unreasonably” when he fatally shot the 24-year-old in September 2022. Coroner Dr Julian Morris will decide next week whether a full inquest…
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Michigan businesswoman accused of defrauding investors of at least $1.05 million
Federal prosecutors accuse Michigan businesswoman Shannon Monet Steel of defrauding investors of at least $1.05 million by falsely presenting herself as wealthy and offering loans. She faces one wire fraud charge, which carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years if she is convicted; prosecutors say further charges may follow. Prosecutors say at least…
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Sable Offshore chief executive earned $76m despite $410m loss
James Flores, chairman and chief executive of Sable Offshore, was Houston’s highest-paid executive in 2025, earning $76 million comprising a $1.3 million base salary, a $3.9 million bonus and approximately $69 million in stock. However, his company sold no crude oil in 2025 and reported a net loss of $410.2 million. The stark contrast between…
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Driver accelerates Jeep at Maine journalist outside methadone clinic
A journalist was confronted and then nearly struck by a speeding Jeep whilst reporting outside a methadone clinic in Bangor, Maine. The man in the blue Jeep initially challenged the reporter from his vehicle, then drove directly at him at high speed, forcing him to move out of the way. The incident raises questions about…
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Williams free-kick seals Wales’ comeback victory over 10-man Norway
Wales came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Cardiff, securing their first win of the year in the Nations League. Neco Williams scored the decisive goal after Norway were reduced to ten men early in the second half, giving Craig Bellamy’s side a boost against opponents the manager had called one of the world’s…
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Samsung unveils open-ear Galaxy Buds On, with South Korea launch set for October
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on earbuds, in South Korea, joining a trend popularised by competitors like Bose, Huawei and Shokz. The clip-on design appeals to users who dislike in-ear earbuds, as it leaves the ear canal open and avoids the uncomfortable sensation of insertion. To address the sound leakage problem…