PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Three domestic abuse victims express terror after learning their abusive ex-partners will be released early from prison under the UK government's scheme to ease overcrowding, with one woman saying 'I don't want to die.'
A federal watchdog found the Fed mishandled costly renovations but found no misconduct or illegal activity by Jerome Powell, despite Trump's calls for his resignation.
Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells named to Time's influential rising stars list for social media regulation work. South Australia launches AI royal commission with former judge Iain Ross as chair.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted remaining executions for 2026 after officials failed to execute Christa Gail Pike despite administering two doses of lethal drugs for her 1995 murder conviction.
India's Foreign Minister publicly criticized the Trump administration over trade policies, Pakistan relations, and terrorism concerns, marking a shift from New Delhi's traditionally quiet diplomacy amid rising bilateral tensions.
A local politician in eastern DR Congo was beaten to death after publicly defending the government's Ebola response, highlighting growing violence against health responders amid the deadliest outbreak on record.
England and Wales are releasing 2,000 prisoners early this month to ease overcrowding, but probation officers warn many lack housing and monitoring capacity is strained, risking reoffending.
British households face a 4% energy bill increase to £1,723 annually from Thursday, with pressure mounting on Chancellor Healey to announce fresh support in next month's budget amid global economic pressures.
Trump's tariff policy aims to redirect manufacturing to the US, but structural economic factors constrain its effectiveness. The strategy has inherent limitations that tariffs alone cannot overcome.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton faced off in California's only scheduled gubernatorial debate, disagreeing on Trump, taxes, and immigration policy.
Dame Esther Rantzen, the BBC broadcaster who created That's Life! and founded Childline, has died aged 86 after a battle with lung cancer. She was a prominent campaigner for assisted dying legislation.
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi raised residency fees by 2,000%, making it harder for immigrants to stay. Critics warn the policy will worsen Japan's labor shortage crisis.
A Flydubai captain and passenger prevented a suspected cockpit attack and crash attempt on a flight to Israel. The stabbed pilot and heroic passenger are being hailed as preventing a major aviation disaster.
Tennessee officials failed to execute Christa Pike via lethal injection Wednesday night after she remained conscious for over 40 minutes following two pentobarbital doses. She was transported to a hospital; her attorneys filed an emergency motion to halt proceedings.
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as labor secretary in a 47-41 party-line vote, officially installing him after he served in an acting capacity since April following Lori Chavez-DeRemer's departure.
Tennessee officials failed to execute Christa Pike via lethal injection after the procedure was halted for hours. The 50-year-old would have been Tennessee's first female execution in at least 200 years.
Gallup survey finds Americans associate courage most with first responders and military, least with elected officials, yet majorities report witnessing courageous acts by politicians in the past year.
Armed ethnic groups now govern territory in Myanmar, establishing parallel administrations and justice systems. Future political settlements must recognize and share power with these emerging authorities rather than imposing centralized solutions.
The Civil Service Commission has discontinued the Fire Officer Examination after the Bureau of Fire Protection established sufficient qualified personnel through institutional reforms and strengthened recruitment systems.
Guardian columnist argues Jean-Luc Mélenchon's pro-Russia foreign policy contradicts his leftist economic agenda, risking alienation of young progressive voters who support his domestic platform but reject his geopolitical positions.
Pete Hegseth maintains his position through a tough-guy persona, but his relationship with Republican lawmakers has deteriorated significantly, raising questions about his leadership stability.
South Korea's President Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue while simultaneously pledging increased military spending and capabilities.
Nigeria's judiciary transformed from a subordinate institution under military rule with restricted powers to a constitutional arbiter in the Fourth Republic, though it now faces new challenges including delays, conflicting judgments, and funding issues.
An Emirati co-pilot stabbed another pilot and attempted to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight with 174 people aboard. Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia; the motive remains unclear.
