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Birmingham City Council Declares Major Incident as Bin Strike Continues
The council says bin lorries are being prevented by picket lines from leaving waste depots.
Efforts to Tackle Organised Illegal Immigration Must Span from Source to Streets: Starmer
The government is also expanding right-to-work checks to gig economy workers, with employers who fail to undertake the checks facing penalties including jail.
Russian Drones Strike Ukraine’s Kharkiv for 2nd Consecutive Night, Kyiv Says
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are being ejected from border communities in Russia’s Kursk, a defense source tells Moscow’s TASS news agency.
Netanyahu to Visit Hungary in Defiance of ICC Arrest Warrant
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that the warrant, which was issued over allegations of war crimes in Gaza, ‘will not be observed.’
Europe Balks as US Mulls Prospect of Easing Restrictions on Russia
Moscow says it is ready to revive a Black Sea grain initiative—part of a would-be cease-fire deal—if its longstanding demands for sanctions relief are met.
Kerr to Return After Football Australia Decides Her Actions Warrant ‘No Further Action’
Kerr faced court over accusations of racially aggravated harassment.
France’s National Rally Leader Le Pen Barred From 2027 Presidential Election
Le Pen, whose party is a front-runner in polls ahead of the 2027 vote, also faces a potential jail sentence, after being found guilty of embezzlement.
Justice Secretary ‘Considering All Her Options’ on Sentencing Council: Minister
The government is set to introduce a law change in Parliament to override the new guidance for judges.
Primark Boss Paul Marchant Resigns Over Inappropriate Behaviour
The retailer’s parent firm Associated British Foods said the chief executive admitted to an ‘error of judgment.’
Rep. Perry: US Must Be Ready for a 2027 Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The lawmaker said the world must take the CCP’s plan seriously and prepare for a potential attack.
South Africa Gears Up for New Trade Tack With Trump
The loss of preferential American trade will cost South Africa billions of dollars and leave key economic sectors in trouble.
Dutton Warns of ‘Blackouts’ Under Labor Energy Plan, Promises $10 Million for New Weather Radar
Campaigning has continued for both sides of politics.
Queensland LNP Says ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ Penalties Cutting Crime Rates
Incidents of wounding among youth criminals have fallen 16.9 percent on last year, according to the government.
Woolworths Tops List of Complained-About Businesses in New Zealand
The NZ Commerce Commission has released a list of the 10 most complained-about businesses and Woolworths has topped the list, with another supermarket second.
Australian Health: Diabetes Up, Cholesterol Down, Over a Quarter Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
Diabetes is affecting more people than a decade before, but cholesterol levels have fallen. Meanwhile, many Australians aren’t getting enough vitamin D.
Australia’s Social Cohesion Stronger Than New Zealand’s, New Report Finds
New research commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation shows Australians are more positive than New Zealanders about a range of social cohesion measures.
Australia Monitoring Another Chinese ‘Spy Ship’ Off the Coast of Southern Australia
The ship’s activities come after a flotilla of warships circumnavigated Australia last month.
Bird Flu Becomes ‘Urgent’ Notifiable Condition in Victoria
Medical practitioners must notify the government of any suspected or confirmed cases within 24 hours in Victoria.
