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Rights groups and some locals worry that program to ‘track illicit activity’ could become a data collection projectThe Great Lakes have rarely ever been considered a hotbed of illicit drug activity or center for illegal immigration.But that hasn’t stopped US government agencies and the company behind surveillance sailing drones from treating the region as such. The US Coast Guard recently announce...
Sharp rise in hospital visits will in turn drive up annual healthcare costs for heat-related conditions to over $1bnPeople in the US are poised to endure another summer of unusually ferocious heat and there will be little respite in the years ahead, with a new study finding that the coming 15 years could see a doubling in hospitalizations due to heat-related illnesses.The number of annual heat-rel...
Suspect, charged with driving while impaired, was eventually captured and arrested with injuries to his armsAn alligator inserted itself into a police pursuit in south-eastern Louisiana, chasing and attacking an allegedly impaired driver who tried to evade law enforcement by leaping into a swamp.The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was eventually captured and arrested with injuries to both arms. Deputy...
Co-op academy in Blackley to close for day after students were locked down in classrooms during attackA schoolgirl has been arrested after two students and a staff member were stabbed at a school in Manchester.Students were put into lockdown and told not to leave their classrooms after emergency services were called to the Co-op academy in Blackley on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...
Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak killingSocial media companies have been ordered to have emergency measures in place to stop illegal content going viral, as regulators battle to stop the type of misinformation spiral that circulated after the 2024 summer riots.Sites such as X, formerly Twitter, and TikTok will have to have a “cr...
Tech company received infrastructure relief as its five biggest UK divisions generate £32bn in revenuesAmazon’s main division in the UK was handed a £7.6m tax credit last year by HM Revenue and Customs, despite profits at the retail-to-streaming company surging by more than a quarter to £355m.Amazon UK Services – which employs 66,000 staff, the vast majority of its 75,000 employees in Britain – sa...
Attorney Dan Cogdell backs Paxton’s Democratic opponent and says the Republican is too focused on appeasing TrumpA lawyer who represented Ken Paxton, Texas’s attorney general, for nearly a decade over accusations of corruption and securities fraud is supporting Democrat James Talarico – and not his former client – in one of the biggest US Senate races.Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campa...
He praised members of the public for intervening to protect the victimFull report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’Badenoch said, after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it was right that people wanted to ensure this did not happen again.It led to the Macpherson report, she said.[It] wanted to put right what went wrong with policing in the 1990s.However, in ...
Students locked down in classrooms as emergency services called to Co-op academy in BlackleyA schoolgirl has been arrested after three people were stabbed at a school in Manchester.Students were put into lockdown and told not to leave their classrooms after emergency services were called to the Co-op academy in Blackley on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...
Fears about the Middle East conflict, cost of living and EU border checks are leading people to delay their decisionsBusiness live – latest updatesHoliday bookings for early summer have been hit by uncertainty around the conflict in the Middle East and the rising cost of living, the travel industry has said.Mark Tanzer, chief executive of the UK travel association Abta, said that while people stil...
UK drugmaker’s new chief executive, Luke Miels, makes mark with deal for Boston-based biotech NuvalentBusiness live – latest updatesGSK’s new boss, Luke Miels, has struck one of the British drugmaker’s biggest deals, announcing the $10.6bn (£7.9bn) acquisition of a US cancer specialist with two late-stage medications.The FTSE 100 company is increasing its oncology portfolio by agreeing to buy Nuva...
Conservative leader also says she wants more black boys subject to stop and search even if that leads to ‘outcry’, because policy worksBadenoch said, after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it was right that people wanted to ensure this did not happen again.It led to the Macpherson report, she said.[It] wanted to put right what went wrong with policing in the 1990s.However, in attempting to do so, i...
In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s election count is taking so long (hint: it’s not fraud)In the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, Volodymr Zelenskyy says he is feeling upbeat and has been grateful for military support from the US, but has a pointed message for Washington....
Governor urges people to report images on X that falsely show the men clashing in the Question Time studioThe Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online.Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilant”. Con...
Governor urges public to report fake images posted on X of him and Reform UK leader in fake Question Time clashThe Bank of England has warned the public against falling for AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of Nigel Farage fighting its governor spread online.Andrew Bailey, the head of the BoE, said AI-generated content related to central banks was spreading and urged people to be “vigilant”...
Groff worked for Epstein for nearly 20 years, starting in 2001, in which her job was to ‘organize one man’s life’Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime executive assistant, is testifying on Tuesday before the House oversight and reform committee as lawmakers on the panel continue their investigation into the late convicted sex offender. Groff worked for Epstein for almost 20 years, beginning in ...
Low wages and fears of ICE crackdowns have set workers on edge of strike as thousands set to arrive during World CupHospitality and food service workers in several US cities hosting World Cup games are warning of looming labor disputes and possible strikes as the largest single sport tournament in the world gets ready to kick off on 11 June.In Los Angeles, California, about 2,000 workers at SoFi S...
Left-wing candidate vows ‘fight for a healthier, safer and more joyful Los Angeles’ after edging out Spencer Pratt Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Left-wing candidate Nithya Raman said she was “incredibly honored” and would “fight for a healthier, safer” and “more joyful Los Angeles” as she edged out former reality TV villain Spencer Pratt in the city’s mayoral race.Donald Trump was...
Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviourThe football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell his stake in West Ham United after the former pornography billionaire was accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against women over several decades.The 77-year-old announced his resignation as a director and co-cha...
Students locked down in classrooms as emergency services called to Co-op Academy in BlackleyA schoolgirl has been arrested after three people were stabbed in a school in Manchester.Students were put into lockdown and told not to leave their classrooms after emergency services were called to the Co-op Academy in Blackley on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...
Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countriesThe US added Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu and carmaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries.The long-awaited update released on Monday superse...
Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his messageDonald Trump is “inventing fraud” in California’s primary elections, and likely to ramp up unfounded allegations when more races go against him, pro-democracy experts have warned.While the US president has used this playbook for years – from his loss at the Emmys as a reality TV star to his...
Darren Sharper, who pleaded guilty or no contest to raping women in four states, is projected to be released in 2028Admitted serial rapist and former National Football League champion Darren Sharper has been transferred from federal prison to a halfway house program with his projected 2028 release date nearing.In a statement to the Guardian on Monday, a US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) spokesperson said...
Conservative leader is giving her speech to the Institute of Government Badenoch said, after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it was right that people wanted to ensure this did not happen again.It led to the Macpherson report, she said.[It] wanted to put right what went wrong with policing in the 1990s.However, in attempting to do so, it also enshrined a principle which I believe is wrong that a ra...
Prime minister says he has no tolerance for such attacks after man arrested on suspicion of attempted murderA man has been seriously injured in north Belfast in a stabbing described by Keir Starmer as “sickening”.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said officers were called at around 10.30pm on Monday and the injured man was taken to hospital. Continue reading...
TUC, GMB and Unison leaders reject invitation to affiliate to Reform amid rising support for party among their membersUK politics live – latest updatesMajor trade unions and the TUC have rebuffed Nigel Farage’s call for unions to affiliate to Reform UK, saying the party is “cosplaying” as workers’ champions and has opposed new employment rights.Farage issued a call on Tuesday for unions to attend ...
Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companiesUK politics live – latest updatesThe White House has urged the UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, as it said restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms.In a submission to a government consultation on online safety, the US government came out against “prescri...
Musician who spliced jazz, funk and blues, including in a spell on a major label in the early 1980s, was celebrated as ‘fearless’ by his familyJames Blood Ulmer, the US guitarist celebrated for his avant garde splicing of jazz, blues and funk, has died aged 86.A statement on social media said he died on 3 June. “His music was fearless, and so was his spirit,” his family added in another statement....
Athlete Hannah Babalola says she was told to use the toilet without an aisle chair or leave Cape Town to Amsterdam flightThe Dutch airline KLM has offered “sincere apologies” to a Paralympic athlete who was denied access to an onboard wheelchair during a long-haul flight so she could go to the toilet.The cabin crew on the flight later called the police after the request from Hannah Babalola, 37, w...
This blog is closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return’ – David PocockIndependent senator David Pocock has published an opinion piece about the growth of AI datacentres in Australia and how the gold rush should benefit Australians. He writes:Huge investment in this space is pouring into...
