Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords
Upper chamber accepts final draft of bill, which offers life peerages to those who would otherwise be removedHereditary peerages will be abolished before the next king’s speech after a deal was struck granting life peerages to some Conservatives and crossbenchers losing their seats.On Tuesday evening the upper chamber accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (hereditary peers) bill, marking the end of its passage through parliament and clearing the way for it to be added to the statue book. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US destroying Iranian mine-laying boats
The U.S. military "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement, as President Donald Trump warned that any mines laid in the Strait by Iran must be removed immediately. Trump previously said the U.S. had "completely destroyed" 10 inactive mine-laying vessels. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington. [Continue Reading]
First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador. [Continue Reading]
Bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland results in six fatalities and five injuries, with investigations indicating possible arson
At least six people have lost their lives, and five others have sustained injuries following a bus fire in the small town of Kerzers, located in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The incident occurred around 18:25 local time (19:25 GMT) on Tuesday, as confirmed by local police reports and various media outlets. Preliminary investigations suggest that the blaze may have been intentionally set by a man inside the vehicle. According to police statements, the victims of this tragedy have yet to be publicly identified. Among the injured, three have been reported in critical condition, including one emergency responder. Authorities are... [Continue Reading]
Australia grants visas to more members of Iranian women's football team
Two more members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted asylum in Australia, taking the total to seven, amid fears for their safety after they were criticised for not singing their national anthem. [Continue Reading]
U.S. Intensifies Airstrikes Against Iran in Ongoing Military Conflict
The military conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a critical phase as the U.S. continues its campaign of intense airstrikes aimed at crippling Iranian military capabilities. According to reports, the latest bombardment represents the most aggressive actions the U.S. has taken in this ongoing effort to neutralize Iran's nuclear ambitions. The combat operations marked their 11th day on Tuesday, with U.S. defense officials confirming significant escalation. Recent announcements suggest that these strikes are part of a broader objective to eliminate Iran’s capacity to develop nuclear weapons. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the aim is to... [Continue Reading]
No 10 to release hundreds of files relating to Mandelson being made ambassador
First tranche expected to include Cabinet Office report warning of ‘reputational risk’ over ex-minister’s links to EpsteinHundreds of documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US are expected to be released by Downing Street on Wednesday.The first tranche of files will include a two-page due diligence report by the Cabinet Office, which is likely to raise questions about Keir Starmer’s judgment, the Guardian understands. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Democrats say White House offers no clarity on Iran war goals after 11 days
Party members decry 'disturbing' lack of clarity following latest classified briefing on war justification and aims. [Continue Reading]
Woman charged after allegedly shooting at police during car chase
A woman who was on her L plates is facing a raft of serious charges after allegedly shooting at police from a car during a pursuit in South Grafton in northern NSW. [Continue Reading]
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people. [Continue Reading]
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users, study finds
‘Eye strokes’ that reduce blood flow to optic nerve likely to be side-effect of active ingredient semaglutide, says authorPatients taking Wegovy have nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss of those on Ozempic, a large-scale study has found.Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines such as semaglutide (sold as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus) and tirzepetide (sold as Mounjaro) help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite, and have been linked to reduced risks of heart attack, fewer drug overdoses and other health benefits. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Matt Snell Dies at 84; Carried Jets to Stunning Upset in Super Bowl III
His pounding runs for the underdog New York team against the Baltimore Colts secured a pivotal win for the American Football League. [Continue Reading]
MSPs back six month amendment to assisted dying bill
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote. [Continue Reading]
2 Former Police Officers Conspired to Steal From Prostitute, U.S. Says
The two men pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in federal court to charges that they violated a woman’s civil rights while responding to a complaint about a brothel in a Queens building. [Continue Reading]
Six dead and five injured in 'deliberate' Swiss bus fire
At least six people have died in a bus blaze in Switzerland, which was allegedly started by a man inside the vehicle, according to police and local media reports. [Continue Reading]
Late Yamal penalty earns Barcelona draw at Newcastle in Champions League
Barcelona needed Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game to cancel out Harvey Barnes's opener. [Continue Reading]
'Radical acceleration' in targenting cycle through AI points to lack of human oversight
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Elke Schwarz, Professor of Political Theory at Queen Mary University of London, says that there's "a radical acceleration" in the speed of acquisition of military targets through the use of AI and how quickly action is taken on these targets, which raises concerns about the lack of human oversight, especially considering that AI models have "25 to 50% reliability, which means they are wrong very often". [Continue Reading]
Queen says she stands by survivors of sexual violence
Queen Camilla gives a speech where she pledges her solidarity for the victims of sexual abuse. [Continue Reading]
Director of Public Prosecutions will not file charges against TD Michael Lowry following Moriarty Tribunal findings
Independent TD Michael Lowry has announced that the Director of Public Prosecutions has determined that no charges will be filed against him based on the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal. This decision follows a scrutiny of the tribunal's second report, which was released in 2011 and focused on payments made to Lowry, as well as his connections to businessman Denis O'Brien. In a recent statement, Lowry criticized the Moriarty Tribunal's conclusions, labeling the 2011 report as "flawed." He argued that the tribunal's findings had resulted in a campaign of "insults, smears and false allegations" against him. This statement showcases Lowry's... [Continue Reading]
Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas in Australia, minister confirms
Tony Burke says one player and one support member reunited with five players given asylum after offers of asylum acceptedA total of seven members of the Iranian women’s football team have now been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, home affairs minister Tony Burke has confirmed.An additional two women had sought asylum before the rest of the Iranian team departed Sydney on a flight to Malaysia on Tuesday night, one player and one support member, Burke told a press conference on Wednesday mornig. He said the pair were offered humanitarian visas, and both took up the offer. The visas were processed... [Continue Reading]
Mineral exploration at record highs in modern-day gold rush
The surge in Australian dollar gold prices in the past year is being reflected across regional Western Australia, where gold exploration has hit record levels. [Continue Reading]
Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region. [Continue Reading]
Kit risks everything with ambush in Coronation Street as Mal wakes up
His livelihood is at risk. [Continue Reading]
EU chief says turning away from nuclear energy was 'a strategic mistake'
As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris hosted a summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy. Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Usrula von der Leyen said it was a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix. [Continue Reading]
Why China’s red-hot tech push is leaving some traditional sectors out in the cold
With its cutting-edge humanoid robots busting moves on the world’s most-watched television programme and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touring a company factory during a state visit, both within the last month, Unitree Robotics – already a household name in China – has seen its profile move into the stratosphere. And local government officials, eager to burnish their economies by strengthening ties to up-and-coming businesses, have made the domestic start-up’s founder and CEO Wang Xingxing a... [Continue Reading]
Denny and British rival bring Ashes rivalry to discus in rare partnership
Having competed against each other with some of the biggest prizes in discus on the line, Matt Denny and Lawrence Okoye are now training together and pushing each other to new heights. [Continue Reading]
At least six people killed and five injured in bus fire in Switzerland
The blaze happened in Kerzers in Fribourg canton, which is about 12 miles west of BerneA bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday killing at least six people and injuring five others, in what police said may have been a deliberate act.The fire broke out on a bus in the main street of the small town of Kerzers, about 20 km (12 miles) west of the Swiss capital Berne, at about 6.25pm (5.25pm GMT). Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Video shows US Tomahawk missile strike next to bombed Iranian school
A newly released video by Iran’s Mehr News Agency - verified and geolocated by fact-checking experts - shows an American Tomahawk cruise missile striking a naval base next to the girls elementary school in Minab, Iran. It puts the US in the spotlight, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims that it was an Iranian attack on the school, as munitions experts attest the US is the only actor in the war to possess Tomahawks. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake. [Continue Reading]
Mike Johnson refuses to condemn anti-Muslim comments by Republican lawmakers
Andy Ogles said Muslims do not belong in the US and Randy Fine made a comparison of Muslims to dogsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxMike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, on Tuesday declined to condemn Republican lawmakers who recently made Islamophobic comments, saying only that he had spoken to them about their “tone”.Democrats and groups advocating religious tolerance have decried the statements from congressmen Andy Ogles of Tennessee and Randy Fine of Florida, with the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calling on Johnson to discipline the latter.... [Continue Reading]
The U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs
Also, Alabama spares a man on death row. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday. [Continue Reading]
Mamdani’s Latest Show of Support for Mahmoud Khalil: A Dinner Invitation
It appears that a relationship that began with political solidarity over the plight of Palestinians has developed into a friendly connection between the mayor and the activist. [Continue Reading]
Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families. [Continue Reading]
Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle. [Continue Reading]
Iran war exposes the risks of being a US ally
Since Israel and the United States launched their illegal and disastrous war against Iran, some Western apologists for this axis of aggression have dragged China into their propaganda. They say the war exposes how unreliable and useless China is as an ally and partner because it is nowhere to be found in Iran’s hour of need. The question is not whether Beijing should stick out its neck. No one wants to get involved in this potentially catastrophic war. That includes America’s Nato allies, which... [Continue Reading]
Liverpool falls victim to Champions League giant killers Galatasaray
Liverpool's defensive frailties continue to be exposed as Galatasaray takes a crucial 1-0 lead into the second leg of the tie. [Continue Reading]
Lowry says no charges after Moriarty Tribunal findings
Independent TD Michael Lowry has said that no charges will be brought against him over the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal. [Continue Reading]
New evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur
In tonight's edition, a new report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of destroying farms around El Fasher before alleged mass killings in October 2025. Also, Congo-Brazzaville prepares to vote, but many young voters say they've lost faith in politics as veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend his four-decade-long rule. And inflation in Libya is impacting local Ramadan celebrations. [Continue Reading]
U.S. Showers Iran With Bombs in Most Intense Strikes of the War, Pentagon Says
Iranians cowered under the barrage as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, said the U.S. aimed to wipe out Iran’s capacity to obtain nuclear weapons “forever.” [Continue Reading]
US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025
CAIR releases annual report, warning discrimination is likely to continue as Iran war sparks a new wave of hate speech. [Continue Reading]
Musk’s xAI wins permit for datacenter’s makeshift power plant despite backlash
Billionaire’s artificial intelligence company gets approval to run 41 methane gas turbines at its ‘Colossus 2’ in MississippiElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI won approval on Tuesday to run 41 methane gas turbines at its “Colossus 2” datacenter in northern Mississippi. That’s nearly double the amount it has been operating.The turbines will help power xAI’s massive datacenters, which house the company’s “AI supercomputers”, or giant arrays of advanced chips, which in turn power the controversial AI tool Grok, the company’s most recognizable product. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Family of those killed in e-rideable accidents want more urgency on law changes
The families of two West Australians killed in e-scooter accidents say they are disappointed the state government is not acting sooner to better regulate e-rideable devices. [Continue Reading]
Around 140 US service members wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says
US Department of Defense says eight service members in critical condition as White House hails progress of assault. [Continue Reading]
Live: Market now tips RBA interest rate hike next week, Aussie dollar rallies
Comments from the RBA deputy sent rate hike expectations soaring. The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher, even as officials from the Trump administration give conflicting accounts on how "soon" the Middle East war will end. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
LA county reports first drop in deaths of unhoused people in a decade
Despite progress, 2024 data suggests an ongoing humanitarian disaster, with more than six unhoused people dying every dayMore than 2,200 unhoused people died in Los Angeles in 2024, marking the first time in a decade that the homeless mortality rate decreased in the nation’s most populous county, public health officials announced on Tuesday.The signs of progress come as the county has also reported decreases in the overall unhoused population in a region that has long struggled with a severe affordable housing shortage and one of the worst street homelessness crises in the US. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
How Does This End? Four Scenarios for What Comes Next With Iran.
The best hope? Weaken the regime’s ability to lash out and resist an uprising. [Continue Reading]
After a scammer stole her life savings, Claudia took on her bank and won
Claudia Lee's ING savings account was drained by a scammer while she was travelling overseas , but it took 18 months for the bank to be forced to take responsibility. [Continue Reading]
Spurs sub keeper Kinsky after 17 minutes in nightmare start
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid. [Continue Reading]
The Apprentice star Luisa Zissman claims she’s in her ‘refugee era’ after leaving Dubai
She has come back to the UK from Dubai. [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street abuser Theo breaks up with Todd – but sinister scenes follow
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