Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble resigns ahead of a gross misconduct hearing, with the IOPC investigating multiple allegations against him.
Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi secured a first-round knockout against Lesotho's Refiloe Thai in their men's 70kg boxing quarterfinal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leaving Thai injured and prompting immediate medical attention.
A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
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Gatwick Airport's water supply was restored after a power failure at a treatment works caused outages, leading to closed restaurants, bars, and long toilet queues, with no flight cancellations reported.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) Assembly of States Parties voted 82-0 to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct with a junior staff member and attempting to silence her, despite his denials. The decision, following a lengthy investigation, may weaken the ICC amid external pressures, including a US campaign to dismantle it.
England's men's artistic gymnastics team won silver at the Commonwealth Games after a dramatic final marked by a serious injury to teenager Gabriel Langton, who fell from the high bar and was taken away on a stretcher. Canada secured gold with 241.400 points, ahead of England's 238.250.
Company refutes market shutdown rumors, confirms record-breaking Phone (4b) sales, and announces restructuring with AI-native unit and regional hubs, impacting certain positions.
An FDA committee voted to recommend six peptides for inclusion on a list that would let compounding pharmacies dispense them, despite FDA staff objections. Critics said the move could widen access to inadequately studied drugs.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has outlined the roles of his backroom staff, including Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, and discussed their focus on improving the team's set-piece performance. He also expressed gratitude for inheriting a talented coaching team at Bournemouth.
Centrica, owner of British Gas, plans to cut 1,300 jobs (800 new, 500 confirmed) from call centres and back office over two years, citing changing customer behaviour towards digital channels. This comes as retail profits rose despite falling customer numbers and an expected £112m compensation payout.
Il Calcio Napoli ha presentato ufficialmente Massimiliano Allegri e i suoi 12 collaboratori ai tifosi presenti nel ritiro di Dimaro-Folgarida. La presentazione, inizialmente posticipata per un'influenza di Allegri, è avvenuta dopo l'allenamento mattutino, con grande accoglienza da parte del pubblico.
Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola was denied an aisle chair on a KLM flight, leading to humiliation. This incident highlights widespread issues faced by disabled air travellers, including lack of assistance, damaged wheelchairs, and discriminatory treatment, despite regulations and advocacy efforts.
A survey reveals 78% of UK MPs' staff receive threats and 30% fear for their safety, a significant increase from five years ago, prompting calls for urgent security enhancements following the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe.
Driven by documentaries and social media, a growing number of consumers like Lane Koch are replacing plastic-based fabrics with natural fibers due to health concerns, despite scientists noting that direct skin absorption from clothing is a less significant exposure route than other plastic sources.
Three SA Health staff are under investigation, and five others assessed, for allegedly accessing AFL star Tony Modra's private medical records after his truck crash. This follows previous breaches involving high-profile patients, prompting calls for an inquiry into patient record privacy.
Patreon CEO Jack Conte announced a 20% workforce reduction, affecting 93 employees, due to market changes and the tech industry's transformation by AI. Conte clarified AI isn't replacing staff but impacts operations, while also detailing severance packages and a recent partnership to block AI scraping.
About a dozen staff at Flinders Medical Centre's emergency department fell ill, with three hospitalized, after an outdoor insect repellent was accidentally released. The incident occurred during a patient bag check, leading to respiratory symptoms among staff and temporary closure of 12 beds. All affected staff have been discharged, and the area was cleaned and tested.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior ministers are establishing "No 10 North" in Manchester, a new Downing Street branch intended as a dominant economic driver. While welcomed, civil servants express concerns over relocation and the initiative's permanence.
Patreon is laying off 93 employees, 20% of its staff, to adjust its cost structure and adapt to AI's impact on operations. CEO Jack Conte stated the company needs to embrace AI internally while simultaneously restricting AI scraping of creators' content to protect their work.
India's only para-cyclist at the Commonwealth Games, 16-year-old Lisha Das, expressed "immense emotional distress" to sports authorities over uncertainty regarding her coach Aditya Mehta and support staff. Despite court intervention for her physiotherapist, Mehta's travel remains unconfirmed, leading Lisha to consider self-funded travel to Glasgow.
Centrica, owner of British Gas, will cut 1,300 call centre jobs over two years, citing a 20% reduction in customer calls and a preference for digital channels. CEO Chris O'Shea stated AI isn't the main driver, but the company is deploying AI tools. This comes as retail profits rose despite customer losses.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plans to expand its Singapore operations, increasing staff from 150 to 200 by late 2026, focusing on engineering and customer service roles. This expansion follows receiving a major payment institution license from MAS in October 2023, solidifying Singapore's role as a crypto innovation hub.
