The paedophile singer was bullied for money shortly before his death at HMP Wakefield, court hears.
An MI5 watchdog inquiry found the security service knew an abusive agent, known as Agent X, was misogynistic and "obsessed" with violence, despite defending him in court. The agent had threatened his girlfriend with a machete. MI5 is said to have had a "lack of sufficient professional curiosity" about the agent.
Two new endometriosis diagnostic tests, EndoSure and Endotest, have been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales. These tests aim to significantly reduce the years-long waiting times for diagnosis, with one providing results in 45 minutes, offering a "gamechanger" for millions of affected women.
MPs accuse the government of mis-selling student loans through misleading slideshows and YouTube videos, failing to disclose that loan terms could change. A report by the Treasury select committee urges the reversal of a decision to freeze the repayment threshold, highlighting a loss of trust between graduates and the system.
Samsung Electronics forecasts a 19-fold increase in profits for the April-June quarter, driven by high global demand for AI memory chips. The company expects record operating profits and sales, with analysts citing the AI boom and tight supply as key factors.
Belgium defeated the United States 3-1 in the World Cup last 16 in Seattle. The US, co-hosts of the tournament, are now eliminated, with Belgium advancing to face Spain in the quarter-finals. The match saw controversy over a suspended red card for US striker Folarin Balogun.
Ukrainian President Zelensky will attend a NATO meeting in Turkey to request urgent air defense systems amid escalating Russian attacks. He also plans to meet with Donald Trump to discuss pressuring Russia into peace talks.
