Artists, writers and scientists urge UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory

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New Order and Simon Armitage among more than 100 signatories to criticise ‘foolish and shortsighted’ cuts

More than 100 artists, writers and scientists have called for the UK government to save the “world’s clearest eyes on the sky”, after funding for thenetwork of radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank Observatory was slashed.

New Order, the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, are among those calling on the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, to save the deep space observatory which includes the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, prized by astronomers who study galaxies, star formation and planets beyond the solar system.

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At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

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Decision comes after group of survivors claimed ex-Harrods owner’s associates must have helped facilitate his crimes

At least five victims of the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed by the Home Office as victims of human trafficking.

A group of survivors of abuse by the deceased businessman had called for the Metropolitan police to make trafficking the main focus of its investigation, arguing that Fayed could not have committed his offences without a steady stream of women sent to him by associates.

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Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers

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Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till

The chancellor, John Healey, has said the government is standing by to prevent the public from “being taken for a ride at the pump or the till” as the Iran war continues to hit prices.

While he said there had been “no significant evidence of so-called price gouging” during the crisis, he used a weekend column to tell the big retailers that ministers were “watching closely” for any signs of profiteering.

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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference – AP News

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  1. Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference  AP News
  2. Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty  Al Jazeera
  3. Lula’s Lead Over Bolsonaro Narrows in Brazil Election Poll  Bloomberg
  4. Brazil's Lula says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid  France 24
  5. Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency  Euronews.com
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Oct. 7 survivor commits suicide on the grave of his girlfriend who was murdered by Hamas: report – New York Post

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  1. Oct. 7 survivor commits suicide on the grave of his girlfriend who was murdered by Hamas: report  New York Post
  2. Boyfriend of Nova festival massacre victim found dead in apparent suicide  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Boyfriend of Oct 7 victim ‘takes own life at her grave’  The Telegraph
  4. Israeli man kills himself at grave of girlfriend killed in Hamas's October 7 attack  India Today
  5. Nova survivor dies after struggling with murder of close friend on Oct. 7  www.israelhayom.com
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Suspect in Idaho restaurant shooting died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

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Twin Falls police chief believes Chad Williams, 24, was alone in Saturday attack that killed three people

Authorities say the man accused of opening fire at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as investigators say quick action by an off-duty law enforcement officer and an armed bystander helped prevent even more bloodshed.

Speaking on Sunday, Matthew Hicks, the Twin Falls police chief, said investigators are confident 24-year-old Chad Williams carried out Saturday’s attack alone.

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Choppers collide, killing 2, as fires and foreboding grip Greece – politico.eu

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  1. Choppers collide, killing 2, as fires and foreboding grip Greece  politico.eu
  2. Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return  AP News
  3. Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives  bbc.com
  4. Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds  CNBC
  5. Greece battles wildfires – in pictures  The Guardian
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RFK Jr tells US families to vaccinate children against measles amid outbreak

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Health secretary, longtime vaccination skeptic, spent years boosting misinformation about vaccines including MMR

Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, on Sunday told American parents that they should get their children vaccinated against measles, as the surge in infections has reached numbers not seen in the past 35 years.

Kennedy, a leading vaccination skeptic who has spent years amplifying misinformation about vaccines, including the shot that protects against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), made his call in the course of a contentious interview with CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday morning.

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US representative Marcy Kaptur taken to hospital after car crash

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Toledo police say Ohio Democrat is active and alert after two-vehicle hit-and-run collision on Sunday

Marcy Kaptur is being treated ⁠for non-life-threatening injuries after a car crash in Toledo, ⁠Ohio, on Sunday, ⁠the ​Democratic US representative’s office said.

Kaptur, 80, was a passenger ⁠in the vehicle and on her way to church, her office ⁠said. Toledo police did not ​respond to ‌a request from Reuters for ‌comment.

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Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat – Al Jazeera

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  1. Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat  Al Jazeera
  2. Pakistan Police Station Bombing Kills at Least 14  The New York Times
  3. Suicide bomber strikes antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14  CNN
  4. Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley  Al Jazeera
  5. 'Double tap': How terrorists are trapping Pakistan's security personnel  The Times of India
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