Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds ‘no signs of trauma’
The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
Labor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads akin to Do Not Call register for spam calls
The new measure falls short of calls for gambling ads to move to an opt-in model, or for an outright ban
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The Labor government has pledged a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads – an idea similar to the Do Not Call register for spam calls – as part of amendments to its wagering ad bill, as well as restrictions on inducements and limiting commissions for agents.
The communications minister, Anika Wells, has also confirmed gambling companies will face a new levy to pay for the register, a beefed-up measure to curb wagering ads, after concerns were raised through a Senate inquiry that people would struggle to find or complete individual opt-out options on each online service.
Continue reading...Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
Public in England and Wales wrongly think most killers are minority ethnic
Research from King’s College London finds that Reform voters’ perceptions were furthest from the truth
The public overestimate how many minority ethnic people are killers, as well as how many foreign national offenders there are, a new study has found.
The research from King’s College London tested knowledge and perceptions of crime at a time when radical right parties are trying to link offending to ethnicity and nationality to gain votes.
Continue reading...No Way Out – The New York Times
- No Way Out The New York Times
- Trump’s terrifying secret prisons that epitomise his America The i Paper
- He Was Deported to a Country He’d Never Heard Of. He May Never Go Free. The New York Times
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No Way Out – The New York Times
- No Way Out The New York Times
- Trump’s terrifying secret prisons that epitomise his America The i Paper
- He Was Deported to a Country He’d Never Heard Of. He May Never Go Free. The New York Times
- US Imprisoned 30 Men in Africa to Bypass Courts That Once Freed Them Tech Times
- How Do You Interview a Deportee Being Held Inside a Maximum-Security Prison? The New York Times
Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.
Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians – Euronews.com
- Ben-Gvir calls for nightly killing and mass emigration of Palestinians Euronews.com
- Far-right Israeli minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night ft.com
- Rom Braslavski to Ben Gvir: 'Let me execute the terrorists myself' israelnationalnews.com
- Israel's Ben-Gvir suggests killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly on podcast | ITV News ITVX
- Ben Gvir calls for killing '30-40' of Israel's enemies in Gaza every night, in comments widely shared in Arab media The Times of Israel
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Hayden Panettiere, actor in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
Panettiere’s death was announced by her father, who called her ‘an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy’
Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for her roles in television shows such as Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36.
Panettiere’s death was confirmed in a statement from her representative to the Guardian on Sunday night, after it was first reported on US network ABC News. No cause of death was given.
Continue reading...Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
It comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
Aussie rules footy players under investigation as police probe sexual assault claim
The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident had occurred in the hours after the team's win on Sunday.
Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings about Kim regime
President says he ‘gets along great’ with dictator but officials say Ukraine war is boosting North’s capabilities
Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime is learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war.
The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two main annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run until 27 August.
Continue reading...Asking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one month
Fierce competition in some areas of London means landlord purchasers are making successful lowball offers
The average price of a home coming up for sale in Britain’s richest borough has dropped by almost £100,000 in a month as fierce competition among sellers in many areas prompts some to slash their price expectations, data shows.
The property website Rightmove said that for Britain as a whole, average newly listed asking prices for homes had fallen by 2% over the past month, the largest August price drop in eight years.
Continue reading...Loosening of planning rules in England to allow more new homes near stations
Angela Rayner to launch guidance for ‘default yes’ on developments near transport hubs, including on green belt sites
Thousands more homes could be built within 10 minutes of transport hubs, including on green belt sites, under a loosening of planning policy announced by Angela Rayner on Monday.
The housing secretary will set out changes to national planning guidance for England that will include an order for councils to have a “default yes” approach to housing developments that are within a reasonable walking distance of well-connected train and tram stations.
Stronger support in principle for development, meaning a more explicit presumption in favour of building in sustainable locations.
Pubs will get protection from being turned into housing or offices with developers having to prove there is no reasonable prospect of keeping a pub as a going concern, including evidence that it was marketed for sale for at least a year.
A requirement for at least 40% of homes to be accessible on bigger developments and stronger protections for community facilities.
Stronger support for growth and infrastructure including support for AI growth zones and datacentres.
Continue reading...The economics of Europe’s drought – Financial Times
- The economics of Europe’s drought Financial Times
- Opinion | Europe’s Great Rivers Are Dying. The Continent Is In for a Shock. The New York Times
- Rhine water sinks to another record low and transport shifts to land Reuters
- New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought Al Jazeera
- Record-Low Rhine Water Levels Threaten River Cruises Cruise Critic
The economics of Europe’s drought – Financial Times
- The economics of Europe’s drought Financial Times
- Opinion | Europe’s Great Rivers Are Dying. The Continent Is In for a Shock. The New York Times
- Rhine water sinks to another record low and transport shifts to land Reuters
- New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought Al Jazeera
- Record heat is drying up Europe’s major rivers, as these striking images show The Washington Post