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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş released after Erdoğan insult conviction
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and sentenced to almost 19 months in prison, but an Istanbul court ordered his release because he has already served time. The conviction is subject to appeal, and a travel ban prevents him from leaving Turkey. Göktaş denied the charge, arguing that…
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Mike Collins faces questions over Georgia Senate office ethics probe
Republican Georgia Senate nominee Mike Collins faced an awkward confrontation at a press event over the weekend when challenged about an ongoing ethics investigation into his office. Senate Republican Leader John Thune, visiting Georgia to fundraise for Collins, uncomfortably deflected a reporter’s question about the investigation, whilst Collins subsequently dismissed it as a “nothingburger.” The…
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Kent builder admits harassment and damage after cottage renovation dispute
A builder hired to renovate a Grade II-listed Tudor cottage in Chilham, Kent, was filmed throwing roof tiles to the ground during a dispute with the owners over the cost and quality of the work. James Fuller, 44, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence and two counts of criminal damage; prosecutors said his actions formed…
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US officials rule out arms sales to China after Trump’s reported offer
US officials have ruled out arms sales to China after Ambassador to China David Perdue said Donald Trump had asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American military equipment. Trump denied discussing a sale and suggested Perdue may have confused China with Taiwan; the State Department said current law prohibits arms sales to China,…
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Nurses say RCN failed to support them in gender identity disputes
Nurses have testified at an employment tribunal that their trade union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has abandoned them during disputes over gender-critical beliefs and pronoun usage. Bethany Hutchison, who previously won a landmark case against the NHS over workplace facilities, told the tribunal she has “become completely disillusioned” with the RCN, and Jennifer…
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Some vulnerable Democrats keep Ocasio-Cortez off their campaign trails
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been largely absent from general-election campaigning, and some Democrats in competitive races have indicated they do not want her to campaign with them. The article says the reluctance reflects concern that Republicans could use her progressive record and public profile against candidates, while raising questions about how she might broaden her appeal…
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Oxford Street to ban vehicles from 26 October amid access concerns
Oxford Street, one of the world’s busiest shopping streets, will be pedestrianised from 26 October following London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s announcement. Vehicles will be banned from almost one kilometre of the stretch between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, with the Mayor citing strong support from Londoners and businesses and promising the move will boost…
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Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary and more: Nations League – live
The article previews a busy evening of Nations League football, with five 7.45pm BST matches: Belgium v France, Northern Ireland v Hungary, Turkey v Italy, Sweden v Poland, and Romania v Bosnia and Herzegovina. It describes the competition as a welcome change from some past international fixtures and highlights Belgium v France as a standout…
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Mother seeks fresh inquiry into Warrington woman’s fatal Texas shooting
Jane Coates, the mother of Lucy Harrison, travelled to Texas to demand a fresh investigation into her 23-year-old daughter’s death. Lucy, a fashion buyer from Warrington, was shot in the chest on 10 January 2025 by her father Kris Harrison at his home in Prosper, Texas; he claimed the gun accidentally discharged whilst he was…
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Pilot and three passengers killed in Quebec helicopter crash
A helicopter crashed in a field on Montreal’s South Shore on Saturday afternoon, killing pilot Suzanne Jutras, 50, and all three passengers. They were Chantal Raymond, whose birthday the trip was intended to celebrate, her son Loucas Perreault, and her daughter Oceane’s fiancé, Gabriel Jasmin. Oceane lost her mother, brother and partner in the crash;…