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Polanski urges Green votes to press Labour on rents, taxes and Gaza
Zack Polanski urged voters to back the Green Party to push Labour further left on rents, wealth taxes, North Sea drilling and Gaza. Speaking at the party’s conference in Brighton, he said Green votes could influence government policy between general elections, as Labour faces a by-election challenge in Holborn and St Pancras. Polanski proposed a…
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Pool executive Chris Papageorgiou faces assault charges after secrecy bid fails
Chris Papageorgiou, a high-profile swimming pool industry executive known as the “godfather” of the industry, appeared in Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of assault against an ex-partner. His legal team’s attempt to suppress case details and keep proceedings private was rejected by the magistrate, upholding the principle of open justice in Australian courts.…
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Puerto Rican influencer Mami dies on her 107th birthday
Maria Morales Tirado, a social media influencer known as ‘Mami’ to 200,000 Facebook followers, has died on her 107th birthday. The beloved internet personality from Puerto Rico was celebrated for her warm authenticity, life advice, love of cooking and gardening, and infectious enthusiasm, which she shared through daily posts that included gardening photos, virtual hugs…
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Zelensky says Putin lifted restrictions on Russian air campaigns in September
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says intercepted intelligence indicates Vladimir Putin ordered Russian military leaders in September to remove restrictions that had governed earlier air campaigns. The claim comes as Ukraine reports increased Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and warnings of further strikes on major cities and energy facilities. Ukrainian officials say the reported plans include…
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UK diesel hits record £2 a litre as G7 agrees emergency oil release
G7 leaders have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves within four months, following sustained pressure from President Donald Trump to lower energy prices before next month’s American mid-term elections. Trump dropped his threatened ban on US diesel exports, and the group also pledged not to impose restrictions on…
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Bishop of Salisbury suspended from ministry amid allegations of financial misconduct and ‘safeguarding’ concerns
Stephen Lake, the Bishop of Salisbury, has been suspended from ministry after two complaints under the Clergy Discipline Measure moved to their next stage. The complaints follow allegations of financial misconduct and concerns about his conduct referred to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team; the Church says suspension is a neutral step while they…
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Home Assistant renames paid cloud service to Link amid push for local control
Home Assistant is renaming its paid Home Assistant Cloud service to Home Assistant Link, distancing the platform from the negative associations of cloud-dependent smart home products. The change is part of a wider effort to make Home Assistant easier for mainstream users, while keeping smart-home control local by default. The service’s features remain broadly the…
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Bath councillors want to drop its unique UNESCO world heritage status so it can build new homes to meet Labour’s targets
Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering changing the wording of Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage inscription, a move that could require the city to give up and later reapply for the status. Councillors say the designation’s protections limit where homes can be built, while the Government has nearly doubled the council’s housing target. The…
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Wife said murdered NY Times executive gave daughter book about grieving her mother
Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old New York Times games executive and transgender man, was murdered in a parking lot in Dublin, California, allegedly by his in-laws. The killing occurred amid a bitter divorce battle with his wife Candice Jang, during which both parties had filed allegations of domestic violence. The case has raised questions about the…
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Red weather alerts issued as torrential storms threaten eastern Spain
Spain has issued its highest weather alert (red level) for Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona provinces due to torrential storms threatening the east coast. Authorities have instructed residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, with emergency alerts sent to mobile phones and many municipalities suspending classes. The extreme weather poses genuine risk of severe impacts…