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Death row execution set; trooper shot dead; Senate reforms college sports
Tennessee is set to execute death row inmate Christa Pike tomorrow after rejecting her clemency bid. A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot dead during a traffic stop, whilst the Senate has passed new college sports regulations.
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Primark guard jailed for sharing Islamic State propaganda and knife images
Luqmaan Ahmed, a 24-year-old Primark security guard, has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after posting Islamic State propaganda videos and images of himself masked while wielding a large knife on Instagram. Manchester Crown Court heard that the videos, which the judge described as “horrific,” were directed at an audience sympathetic to the extremist group and…
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The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity | Jonathan Liew
Manchester City has been found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial irregularity, a verdict that extends far beyond mere sporting transgression to represent what columnist Jonathan Liew describes as a “parable of power”. The case, rooted in leaked documents from 2018 and formally charged in 2023, illustrates how the club—majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour…
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Malaysia sends first 1,476 asylum seekers back to Myanmar despite rights concerns
Malaysia has begun returning asylum seekers to Myanmar under a deal with military ruler Min Aung Hlaing, marking a sharp change in the government’s approach to refugees. Human rights groups warn that returnees could face violence, persecution or forced conscription, while the Malaysian government says the returns are voluntary. Three Myanmar navy ships left Malaysia…
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Six killed as Russian Tu-95MS bomber crashes during training flight
A Russian Tu-95MS bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region on Tuesday, killing six crew members and injuring another, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. The aircraft came down in an uninhabited area, more than 3,000 miles from Ukraine; the crash matters because the Tu-95MS is part of Russia’s strategic nuclear force and…
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Estonia accuses Russian agents of ordering arson at Ukraine arms supplier
Estonia says Russian special services ordered an arson attack on Milrem Robotics, a defence company in Tallinn that supplies Ukraine with unmanned military vehicles. The accusation adds to concerns about alleged Russian sabotage across Europe, while EU and Nato leaders say such incidents will not weaken their support for Ukraine; Russia denies involvement. The fire…
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UK home purchase mortgage approvals hit their lowest level since December 2023
Mortgage approvals for UK house purchases fell to 54,918 in August, their lowest monthly total since December 2023, as higher borrowing costs deterred buyers. The article links rising mortgage rates to the Iran war’s effect on oil prices and inflation, which has also weakened expectations of interest rate cuts. The effective rate on newly drawn…
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Pedestrian seriously injured in Sheffield bus collision – police statement in full
A man was struck by a bus on Sheffield’s Wicker this morning, sustaining injuries that are now believed to be life-changing. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30am on Tuesday, 29 September, prompting emergency services to close the road whilst they responded to the collision. The pedestrian was transported to hospital following the incident; whilst his…
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Burnham’s proposed GB Grid aims to speed connections and curb costs
Prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce GB Grid, a government-backed body that would invest in electricity network projects and work alongside private firms. The proposal aims to increase competition, speed up connections and reduce costs as Britain faces high energy bills and prepares for a major expansion of its power infrastructure. GB Grid…