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Trump defends Iran war as fuel costs rise and jokes about California cities
At a rally in Nebraska, Donald Trump defended the war with Iran, saying higher fuel prices were a small price to pay to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He then joked that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting the cities’ mayors and California Governor Gavin Newsom to condemn his…
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Former Kmart manager charged over alleged offences against four teenagers
A former Kmart manager has been charged with 24 offences, including acts of indecency and child abuse material offences, allegedly committed against four teenage female employees whilst they worked under his supervision. The charges relate to conduct spanning from 2016 to 2020, with prosecutors flagging the trial could take several weeks due to the complexity…
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Canavan says Coalition migration cuts could lengthen Uber waits
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says reducing temporary migration under the Coalition’s proposed policy could mean Australians wait longer for Uber rides. He argues the trade-off would help ease pressure on housing, infrastructure and public services, and says the policy is intended to address falling productivity and real wages. The Coalition would aim to cut net…
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Nadine Dorries regrets moving from spacious home to Cotswolds cottage
Nadine Dorries says she regrets moving from a six-bedroom home to a smaller Cotswolds cottage, despite loving its location and surroundings. A year on, she feels she downsized too far and too soon, as her family still gathers at her home and the cottage has not suited her needs. She describes struggling to fit her…
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Adam Levine Is Floored by a Black Sabbath Cover on ‘The Voice’
Dakota Cohen, 25, impressed Adam Levine and Riley Green with a piano-led cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” during The Voice’s Season 30 Blind Auditions. Both coaches turned their chairs, and Levine made a strong pitch before Cohen chose his team. The song was first released on Black Sabbath’s 1972 album Vol. 4 and later became…
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Cornell University Disciplines Five Students in Chi Phi Fraternity Sexual Assault Case Following Declined Prosecution
Cornell University says it has disciplined five students in connection with allegations of sexual assault at a Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024, after prosecutors initially declined to pursue charges. The decision has drawn renewed scrutiny of the university’s response and of claims that fraternity members discussed keeping the incident quiet. The woman, identified…
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Trump says he will privately fund presidential policy adverts after criticism
President Donald Trump said he would stop using US taxpayer money to pay for television advertisements featuring him, after lawmakers from both parties questioned the spending. He said he would fund the “Patriotic Ads” himself and with money raised by his MAGA Inc super PAC, reversing course amid criticism over whether government funds can be…
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FCA to review its handling of banker Simon Andriesz’s concerns
The FCA will investigate how it handled concerns raised by banker Simon Andriesz, who died by suicide aged 57. His case has drawn scrutiny of how the regulator treats whistleblowers, after he said it failed to hold his former employer to account and gave him misleading information about protection. Andriesz had raised accounting concerns at…
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Islanders face diesel prices above £2.20 a litre amid supply pressures
Scottish islanders are experiencing the UK’s highest fuel prices as diesel costs reach record levels following geopolitical tensions. Residents of the Hebrides and Shetland are facing particular hardship because remote locations lack competition and incur additional shipping costs, making diesel prices exceed 220p per litre compared to 200p on the mainland. This impacts not just…
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Wales focus on Albania as Grainger reunion looms
Wales resume their attempt to reach a first Women’s World Cup this week as they face Albania in their play-off semi-final. The contest carries particular intrigue given that their former manager Gemma Grainger, now in charge of Norway, could stand between them and qualification if both sides win through to December’s two-legged final. Wales are…