Trump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn
The Guardian •

Trump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn

Sending migrants to countries they do not come from can have deadly consequences and must be halted, says reportThe deportation of thousands of migrants from the US to third countries has set off a “cascade of human rights violations” that could have “deadly” consequences, two dozen UN human rights experts have warned.Since Donald Trump returned to power in 2025, the US government has been offerin...

Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference

Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference

The Guardian •

Merseyside force says 82 people arrested and another 79 reported for summons during demonstrationMore than 160 people were arrested or reported for summons at a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the Labour party conference on Sunday, police have said.Officers arrested 82 people on suspicion of wearing or carrying an article supporting a proscribed organisation, according to the Merseyside force....

Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

The Guardian •

Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and GlasgowBritain’s biggest intercity rail operator, Avanti West Coast, will be renationalised in spring, ministers have announced, while new trains could also be publicly owned under plans to reduce costs paid to private firms.Avanti, which has been one of the worst rail firms in the country for train delays...

Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report

Texas Republican called for public execution of Democratic leaders – report

The Guardian •

Bo French, who is running to lead a state agency, has in the past posted controversial and racist statements onlineBo French, a Texas Republican running to lead a powerful state agency, has a history of making controversial social media posts, including calling for the public execution of Democratic leaders, according to a recent investigation from CNN’s KFile team.French, who is running to lead T...

In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes

In 2000, Bruce Willis bought 7.3 acres on Parrot Cay; over four years he built three homes

Times of India •

Bruce Willis has finalized the sale of his expansive 7.3-acre beachfront estate on Parrot Cay for a staggering $27 million. Acquired in 2000, the land saw the addition of three custom built homes over four years, nestled within 12 bedrooms and 14 elegant bathrooms. With luxurious outdoor spaces featuring multiple swimming pools, this sale marks a record-breaking residential deal in the Caribbean, ...

Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief

Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief

The Guardian •

Anger over Israel’s war in Gaza is mobilising British voters, according to Aimee ShalanPalestine has become a domestic electoral issue in Britain for the first time, according to the incoming head of the country’s largest Palestinian solidarity organisation.Aimee Shalan, who will take over as director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in November, joins the organisation as demonstrations ...

Angela Rayner promises greater public control of housing in England

Angela Rayner promises greater public control of housing in England

The Guardian •

Conference speech to announce housing associations cannot reject homeless families without good reason as councils gain new powersHousing associations in England will be told they cannot decline to house homeless families without good reason, Angela Rayner will tell the Labour conference, as part of a drive for more public control of housing.Homelessness charities said the new powers were a “gamec...

Pope Leo wraps up France visit, urging Europe to help combat 'lies and deceit'

Pope Leo wraps up France visit, urging Europe to help combat 'lies and deceit'

France 24 •

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to counter the "uncivilised" relations and "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a four-day state visit to France that leaned heavily into politics and drew huge crowds at every turn.

DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

The Guardian •

Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party saysA senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative has said.Marie-Celestin Karondwa, the acting president of the Union for Democr...

Mexico could see life-threatening floods due to Hurricane Polo

Mexico could see life-threatening floods due to Hurricane Polo

SCMP •

Residents of Mexico’s Baja California Sur state boarded up homes and workers hauled dirt and rubble to shore up embankments as Hurricane Polo bore down on the peninsula on Monday, threatening high winds, floods and mudslides. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo could still bring torrential rain to parts of Hawaii even as the storm edged away from the state. In Mexico’s Puerto San Carlos, a fishing town of a...

Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets

Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets

The Guardian •

Scientific breakthrough could reduce food waste and make it easier to add the fruit to prepackaged foodIt is the bane of every fruit bowl: sliced banana that turns brown before it has reached the table. But such woes could soon be a thing of the past, with gene-edited bananas that keep their freshly peeled colour now one step closer to reaching British shoppers.According to Tropic, the Norwich-bas...