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Police called in over fake council letter sent to residents claiming asylum seekers are moving in

Bexley Council has referred the bogus letter to the Met Police after it was posted to homes and circulated online

Evening Standard

US and Denmark push for nationwide expansion of UN arms embargo in Sudan

The United States on Monday urged the United Nations Security Council to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation's brutal conflict risks regional expansion. The suggestion was supported by Denmark, which holds the Council's rotating presidency.

Radio France Internationale

What Andy Burnham’s £10 billion pledge means for the UK’s housing crisis

‘Councils built this country out of a housing crisis once before,’ the prime minister said

The Independent UK

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Townhouse or unit block? Council backs developer as neighbours cry foul

'It is selfish to build a block this big'

Newcastle Herald

Rain makes way for stars as bash ends on a high note

"There's nothing quite like Mundi," Noiseworks and INXS rocker Jon Stevens says as he headlines the closing night of Australia's largest outback festival.

AAP

Historic cottage in ‘prime’ park location set for demolition

A council-owned cottage in a "prime" location in a Glasgow park is to be demolished after lying abandoned for years.

The National (Scotland)

GST registration for big businesses: Centre, states work on uniform documents for faster approvals

In a bid to enhance efficiency, tax authorities are crafting standardized guidelines for GST registration applications. This effort targets easing the process for businesses disbursing tax credits that surpass Rs 2.5 lakh each month. Negotiations with states are underway to unify the documentation and information required. Officials are also considering…

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UN Security Council tests contenders in race for next secretary-general

The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members. Argentina's Rafael Grossi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet are also candidates. Veto powers may delay their preferences, and new contenders could emerge. This poll aims to provide…

The Economic Times

UN holds second informal straw poll for next leader

The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, meets Friday to hold another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to lead the embattled organisation.

Radio France Internationale

Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave, Karnataka CM Shivakumar flags delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a meeting of southern chief ministers. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar raised the delimitation issue and women's reservation. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan had a key interaction. The Mekedatu dam project and Cauvery water sharing were also discussed. Southern states…

The Economic Times

Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Southern Zonal Council resolution to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, honour 1971 census

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to adopt a resolution. He called for the 1971 census to be the basis for delimitation and Lok Sabha seat numbers. Shivakumar also requested that the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats remain unchanged for twenty-five years. He emphasised accommodating…

The Economic Times

Could the EU ban smoking? Commission to re-write rules for the next generation

The EU is pursuing its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxation in a decade. The proposed Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) raises taxes on cigarettes and introduces taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. After the Parliament rejected its position, Council negotiations continue.

Euronews

France blocks under-15 social media ban over freedom of expression fears

France's top court has blocked a controversial law aimed at banning social media for children under 15. This ruling temporarily spares internet users from a subsequent planned crackdown on virtual private networks.

TechRadar

Family of Indian teen killed in Central Park carriage crash sues New York City for $105 million

The family of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who died after falling from a runaway horse carriage in New York's Central Park, is seeking $105 million from New York City, alleging stray electrical voltage caused the horse to bolt.

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US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 million

US immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog clearance time nearly doubled to 18.6 months, while the overall denial rate rose to 12.2%, with sharper increases in some employment-based categories.

Medical Daily

Upper East Side Legionnaires Death Toll Reaches Nine Two Weeks After the City Declared the Outbreak Over

Two more Legionnaires deaths push the Upper East Side toll to nine, two weeks after New York City said the summer cluster had ended.

The National (Scotland)

Costs of emergency response in village hit by mining 'ground movement' mount

THE estimated bill for costs associated with the Coalsnaughton subsidence incident is currently sitting at just under £1.2m.

The Independent UK

North Tyneside welcomes government plan to give councils more power over gambling venues

Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently announced plans to give councils more powers to reject new betting shops

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Morocco accuses Spain of assaulting migrants crossing into Ceuta and claims sovereignty over enclave

Morocco's National Human Rights Council condemns mistreatment "out of sight of the cameras", while Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi says Rabat still claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.

International Business Times UK

Amazon Delivery Bill Backed by Mamdani Could Raise NYC Prices as It Targets 'Exploitative' Model

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed a bill to regulate Amazon's NYC delivery model. Supporters cite safer streets while critics warn of higher prices and small-firm closures.

Newcastle Herald

Muswellbrook fires back at Newcastle council's climate levy push

The latest from the Hunters regional councils.

Radio France Internationale

Assisted dying, social media and agriculture put France’s top court in spotlight

France’s Constitutional Council is facing a politically charged end to the summer, with judges due to rule on a series of high-profile laws – including those covering assisted dying, social media use by children, agriculture and public security.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Council condemns EHRC single-sex code and urges withdrawal in new report

EDINBURGH Council has condemned the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces in a new report.

Medical Daily

D.C. Plans to Pay Part of Its Medicaid Bill with Opioid Settlement Money and Its Oversight Commission Objects

Washington, D.C.'s 2027 budget directs $2.3 million in opioid settlement funds to Medicaid costs. The oversight commission calls it supplantation.

Evening Standard

Soho pub licensing row: Westminster hits back at Sadiq Khan over 'inadequate policing and public transport'

‘Cuts to policing mean people are worried about safety when they go out’ - Cllr Tim Barnes, deputy leader of Westminster City Council

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