New evidence, including emails from a colleague, suggests Robert F Kennedy Jr's 2019 Samoa trip was a "mission" to study medical records after a vaccination discontinuity, contradicting his Senate testimony. The visit preceded a deadly measles outbreak.
Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office chief sacked over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, is in early talks with Andy Burnham's team for a security-related role, potentially national security adviser, under the likely new prime minister. His controversial return follows his dismissal by Keir Starmer for overturning a security clearance denial for Mandelson, who had links to Jeffrey Epstein and foreign powers.
The Green party and several trade unions have warned the Labour party against weakening its climate commitments, particularly on North Sea oil and gas drilling. They argue that such a move would lead to political failure and economic detriment, while other unions and figures advocate for continued drilling to protect jobs.
Senegal's national football team is struggling at the World Cup amidst a governance crisis within the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF). The new FSF administration, led by Abdoulaye Fall, faces criticism for mismanagement, including unpaid wages and contract issues for head coach Pape Thiaw, and poor player performance.
Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation due to pressure and declining polls, comparisons are drawn with Australia's Anthony Albanese, who faces similar challenges from insurgent right-wing parties. Experts discuss how Albanese can avoid a similar political fate.
Karl Stefanovic's new radio show with Eddie McGuire has been cancelled for the week, and his contract with ARN Media is under review, following widespread criticism of his podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Nine Entertainment is also expected to sever ties with Stefanovic.
Senior UK government officials are planning to propose 'war bonds' to fund increased defence spending to incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The idea, previously blocked by the Treasury, aims to raise funds beyond the £13.5bn Defence Investment Plan, with military leaders pushing for greater investment to counter Russia.
Fund manager Geoff Wilson deleted an AI-generated video he reposted from a right-wing account, which depicted PM Albanese and Treasurer Chalmers taking money from white Australians for migrants. Wilson claimed he hadn't watched the full video or checked sources before sharing it, which also included QAnon content.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) plans to restructure, leaving small suppliers, including Help for Heroes charity, with less than half of owed money, while 'exit contract' suppliers may see debts wiped out, with potential long-term profit shares.
UK primary schools, including a modern building in west London, are struggling with extreme heat due to poor climate crisis planning. An older Victorian building at Beaconsfield school offers better temperature regulation than a newer one built in 2017, highlighting systemic failures in adapting educational infrastructure to a warming climate.
Belçika, Taliban yetkililerine vize verirken, bunun ülkeyi tanımak anlamına gelmediğini belirtti. İnsan hakları kuruluşları ise bu durumun AB ilkeleriyle çeliştiğini savunarak tepki gösterdi. Taliban'ın yeni kararnamesiyle kadınların boşanması zorlaşırken, çocuk yaşta evlilikler de yasallaştı.
Andy Burnham has reportedly chosen former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff for a potential government. Purnell, a former MP and minister, previously worked with Burnham and later joined the BBC and a lobbying firm. This appointment is seen as a significant step in finalizing Burnham's team.
Fifa's US-based staff advised against dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, favoring more affordable general admission prices. However, Fifa's leadership overruled them, citing a once-in-a-generation revenue opportunity in the strong American market. Despite high prices (ranging from $60 to $7,875), most matches have sold out, with a 99.54% occupancy rate for the first 36 games.
Ten years after Brexit, columnist Larry Elliott restates his leftwing case for leaving the EU, arguing Europe isn't working economically and Brexit offers an opportunity for Britain to pursue a different economic model.
Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chair, has died at 100. He is credited with wielding immense power over the US and global economy for over 18 years, influencing interest rates and presidential elections. The author argues Greenspan's advocacy for deregulation, including the repeal of Glass-Steagall and opposition to regulating derivatives, was a primary cause of the 2008 financial crisis.
İngiltere'de Alders Brook nehrini gönüllülerle temizleyen avukat Paul Powlesland, Çevre Ajansı tarafından izinsiz müdahale gerekçesiyle soruşturmaya uğradı. Powlesland, yıllardır süren başvurularına yanıt alamadıklarını belirterek tepki gösterdi.
Spor bilimindeki gelişmeler, 40 yaşını aşan sporcuların performanslarını korumalarına ve kariyerlerini uzatmalarına olanak tanıyor. GPS takip cihazları, beslenme ve dinlenme düzenleri, sporcuların yaşlanma sürecine uyum sağlamasına yardımcı oluyor.
Exclusive polling reveals a generation of young Britons, locked out of the 2016 EU referendum, now believe Brexit has failed. A majority of 18- to 28-year-olds would vote to rejoin the EU, with 60% favoring rejoining and 81% in a hypothetical second referendum.
EU officials are criticized for planning to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss migrant deportations, with rights groups warning it normalizes a regime accused of human rights abuses and crimes against humanity.
Senegal faces Norway in a crucial World Cup qualifier, with African performance at the tournament under scrutiny. Despite increased representation, many African teams have struggled, highlighting a need for strong performances to justify expanded slots.
Women's Super League and WSL2 clubs will be permitted to sell alcohol in view of the pitch starting next season, following a successful 18-month trial. The change, approved by WSL Football shareholders, aims to modernize the women's game and appeal to new fans, with low incidences of crowd trouble being a key factor.
A decade after the EU referendum, individuals in five bellwether constituencies reflect on their Brexit vote. Fishermen, business owners, and former MPs share experiences of increased costs, lost opportunities, and political shifts, with many expressing regret and disappointment.
A curated list of memorable queer characters in cinema, from the unapologetic to the complex, highlighting their impact on representation and storytelling.
