Pupils to be offered vocational GCSEs in radical shake-up of system in England Courses such as finance and construction form part of PM’s push for education ‘that offers a path for everybody’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Second man charged over police database breach It is alleged the man was illegally accessing private information on the police computer system. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
Fired Fox News host makes first public appearance at Melania Trump’s event IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 23
Three people charged with assault after anti-migrant protest in Gosport Shannon Dodds, 32, Sally Pearson, 31, Toby Matthews, 33, were charged after the incident on Tuesday night The Independent UK · Sep 23
Families describe grief as Canadian seller linked to suicides worldwide faces sentencing Families of people who died after buying lethal products from a Canadian online seller investigated in connection with more than 100 deaths worldwide described lives shattered by grief as he faced sentencing for aiding 14 suicides The Independent UK · Sep 23
Australia launches investigation after OpenAI agent hacked healthcare database Prime minister says he told Sam Altman he was disappointed it had taken OpenAI ‘way too long’ to disclose breach The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Three charged with assault after anti-migration protests in Hampshire Hundreds gathered on Tuesday night in anticipation of a small boat arriving in Gosport The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Famous BBQ joint removes brisket from menu to combat skyrocketing cost of beef IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 23
UK defence contractors to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, placements and jobs Wes Streeting says he leads a ‘ministry for growth’ as Labour seeks to show more defence spending will create UK jobs The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
CCTV image released after man punched at Hackney Downs station The incident took place at Hackney Downs station on August 30 Evening Standard · Sep 23
Workers on 13 Bathla sites stood down as funding runs out – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Morning Mail: Albanese embraces Zelenskyy at UN; grocery prices climb; and ‘getting weird’ with spring fashion President says Tehran will ‘never bow’ to US in defiant speech at UN; basket of typical items increases by an average of 7% The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
Ballotpedia · Sep 23 Nearly two-thirds of 2026 legislative referrals were driven by one political party State legislatures in 32 states referred 109 constitutional amendments and statutes to statewide ballots in 2026. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of those referrals reflect partisan divisions in the legislative votes that sent them to the ballot.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Colombia's president sends troops to a Caribbean city after an outburst of violence Troops are patrolling the streets of Santa Marta, Colombia, as President Abelardo de la Espriella tries to restore order after violence erupted there
AAP · Sep 23 Hillcrest jumping castle 'not anchored properly' A senior police officer has detailed various shortcomings in relation to the deaths of six students in a jumping castle accident on a primary school oval.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Pritzker establishes AI cabinet in Illinois amid calls for greater regulation Gov. JB Pritzker is establishing a new AI Cabinet to explore regulations for artificial intelligence in Illinois
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Preservation group launches legal defense fund as it battles Trump over ballroom and other projects The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been at the forefront of efforts to halt President Donald Trump’s massive White House ballroom project
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Heads of AI firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or at least its people
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23 ‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting An emotional prime minister says that Kyiv’s cause is ‘an issue for the world’ as he also sets out his vision for a new world order
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Jamaica celebrates that its reparations case against Britain referred to final appeals court Jamaica says its reparations case against Britain has been referred to the United Kingdom’s highest court of appeal for the Caribbean island
The Canberra Times · Sep 23 Cheyne will not tolerate contractors' 'unclear answers' on MyWay+ New transport minister says she won't be patient with ticket system provider.
The Canberra Times · Sep 23 Fresh support offered for ACT renters at risk of homelessness New $250 grants also on offer to help at-risk renters.
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Tributes paid as police name mother and three children killed in Bootle house fire IN FULL