A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it. Read full story Author:
‘People forget we exist’: Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers. Read full story Author:
Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher. Read full story Author:
‘I don’t even know if my parents are alive’ – the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers. Read full story Author:
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration. Read full story Author:
Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building’s structure
Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors’ concerns. Read full story Author:
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday’s polls. Read full story Author:
Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
The president said his administration “will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth” amid amid warnings about the emergent technology. Read full story Author:
Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Read full story Author:
Maddy Cusack’s family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack’s death falls during a pause in the footballer’s inquest. Read full story Author:
Twin’s stillbirth inspires grieving father’s children’s book
Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy. Read full story Author:
The Meta glasses revolution – is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public. Read full story Author:
I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I’d never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life. Read full story Author:
Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham. Read full story Author:
How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection. Go to Source Author: Elizabeth …
In chaotic L.A. skies, news helicopter pilots juggle competition, camaraderie, risk
The NBC4 helicopter crash has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez
Newsom signs bills to shield California elections from Trump interference, increase transparency
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost security for California elections, an effort to guard against potential Trump administration interference in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Read full story Author: …
UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rules
A judge barred UC from enforcing part of its anti-harassment policy against members of a conservative education group whose member may use names and pronouns for transgender people that do …
Man arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying fellow filmgoer for using phone during movie
A 34-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying a fellow moviegoer using a cellphone at a Burbank AMC theater, leaving at least two others needing hospital treatment. Read …
Newsom signs California’s first standalone post-production tax credit
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319, California’s first standalone post-production tax credit, offering 35% to 50% back to lure editing, sound and VFX work home. Read full story Author: Cerys …