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Trump wishes Andy Burnham ‘good luck and Godspeed’ in their first conversation – and says new PM has ‘a big job ahead’
US President Donald Trump and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first phone call, with Trump wishing the incoming Labour leader “good luck and Godspeed” and acknowledging he faces “a big job ahead”. The call marks the start of a potentially delicate relationship between the two leaders, given Burnham’s past criticism of Trump…
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Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández blasts fan’s angry letter over White House skip, exposes address to followers
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Kiké Hernández, known for his clutch postseason performances and affable public image, hit back publicly after a fan sent him an angry letter criticising his decision to skip the team’s visit to the White House. Hernández’s response drew attention not just for its tone but because he shared the fan’s home…
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Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
The UK is experiencing an exceptionally hot and dry summer, raising the prospect of a second consecutive drought only four months after last year’s officially ended. England, Wales and eastern Scotland have been worst affected, having also seen a very dry spring, with central England recording its longest dry spell since 1995 and little rain…
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Colorado’s socialist candidate calls for ‘more immigrants into office’ to stop America’s ‘exploitative’ nature
Melat Kiros, a Democratic Socialists of America-backed congressional candidate in Colorado, has called for more immigrants with roots in the “global south” to enter political office in order to challenge what she described as the “exploitative and extractive” nature of the United States. The remarks, reported by Fox News, add to a series of comments…
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Rand Paul releases docs that reveal FBI halted border inspection of virus researcher over Wuhan lab links
Republican Senator Rand Paul has released documents indicating that the FBI instructed US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to halt a planned inspection and questioning of Peter Daszak, a virus researcher whose organisation, EcoHealth Alliance, had links to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The disclosure feeds into Paul’s long-running effort to scrutinise the origins…
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Anthony Albanese admits he got border protection wrong as he takes tougher stance after learning his ‘lesson’: ‘You can change’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged that his government’s earlier approach to border protection was mistaken, adopting a tougher stance after what he described as a lesson learned. His comments mark a notable shift in tone for a leader previously associated with a softer stance on immigration and asylum policy, signalling potential changes to…
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Johnson’s strategy to bypass Democrats’ SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big win
Speaker Mike Johnson has secured a procedural win in the House that allows Republicans to press ahead with the SAVE Act, a bill imposing new voter ID and citizenship-verification requirements, without needing Democratic cooperation. The manoeuvre, which survived a key vote, is being framed by the GOP as a major victory in its long-running push…
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Wealthy town manager emptied bottle of Grey Goose vodka while blasting horn of yacht she’d broken into, cops allege
Police allege that a town manager broke into a yacht in Sausalito, California, and drank an entire bottle of Grey Goose vodka while repeatedly sounding the vessel’s horn. The individual, named in reports as Elaine Forbes, held a position of public trust as a town manager, making the allegations notable given the seniority and responsibility…
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Cop accused of raping a 17-year-old girl at a police station in a rural NSW town
A New South Wales police officer has been accused of raping a 17-year-old girl inside a police station in a rural NSW town. The allegation has prompted formal proceedings against the officer, whose case is expected to be tested in court, and it raises serious concerns about the conduct of police personnel and the safety…
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Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves – but you can help them
New analysis shared with the BBC suggests UK bumblebee populations could suffer significant declines as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to climate change. The findings, drawn from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s long-running BeeWalk monitoring scheme, show that bumblebees are physiologically ill-suited to extreme heat, since their furry, round bodies and heat-generating flight muscles…