Jailed mother of murderer Vickrum Digwa could be deported from UK Kiran Kaur was jailed for three years for removing the knife used by her son to kill finance student Henry Nowak. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row UK defence secretary says he has been ‘reassured directly’ by counterpart Pete Hegseth that Starlink system has been restored as he seeks to cool tensions The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
DOJ sues California over mail ballots, alleging they were sent to noncitizens The Trump administration is seeking to stop the counting of some votes in California through a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, arguing that more than 20,000 voters in the state may not be citizens. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, argues the state should set aside the ballots of more… Roll Call · Oct 15
Trump Cancels Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Livestream, Says People 'Would Rather Not Watch Him Die' Donald Trump has abandoned plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's execution after bipartisan criticism, while the execution remains scheduled for December 2026. International Business Times UK · Oct 15
AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology. AAP · Oct 15
Brethren member says he encouraged Liberal campaigning The son of the Plymouth Brethren's global leader says he spurred on others to picket for the Liberal Party but there was no co-ordinated church effort. AAP · Oct 15
UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is key The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Why have US-Ukraine relations soured ahead of the midterms? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite services, raising new questions about US commitment to Ukraine. With Trump under pressure over rising fuel prices, is the White House hoping criticism of Kyiv can help shift… France 24 · Oct 15
Social Security Is Running Out of Money. Benefits Are Rising 3.6% Next Year Anyway. Congress has yet to address a looming funding shortfall that could leave the retirement program unable to pay 22 percent of scheduled benefits by 2032. Reason · Oct 15
Oliver Rackham obituary Other lives: Neonatal paediatrician who championed the involvement of parents in the care of their children The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Donald Trump’s Russia/Ukraine ‘ceasefire’ in tatters after both sides resume massive strikes on energy infrastructure Zelenskyy says Putin showing "ostentatious disrespect" towards United States. We Got This Covered · Oct 15
The Federal Government Collected $5.4 Trillion. It Still Can't Pay Its Bills. Entitlement spending, defense spending, and interest payments on the debt continue to climb. Reason · Oct 15
Trans women no longer to be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance Rules mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will now be used by people based on their biological sex The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Letter: Lord Laming obituary John Harding writes: Herbert Lamming taught me much about dealing with offenders and I persuaded him to play for the Nottingham probation officers’ football team The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Bryan Kohberger's Family Pays a Heavy Price for Supporting Him Through 'Threats' and 'Unkept Promises' Bryan Kohberger's parents have reportedly borrowed money to fund his legal challenge and continue supporting him in prison, drawing criticism from neighbours and legal experts.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15 An autism diagnosis, but where’s the treatment? Letters: Rebecca Hope Duncan says she has not received any help after being assessed as autistic, in response to Prof Peter Fonagy’s review of mental health, ADHD and autism services. Plus letters from Jeremy Seymour, John Bryant, Peter Deadman, Steve Bamford and another reader
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Trump Delays Release of IRS Tax-Cut Data Weeks Before Midterms as White House Sells Voters on the Law The IRS has delayed income-group data on Trump's 2025 tax law as the midterms near. Critics say the figures could test claims about who benefits.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Donald Trump Says Melania Is 'Going Crazy' With Him as Claims of Marriage at 'Lowest Point' Resurface Donald Trump said Melania objected to his stage behaviour during an Arizona rally, as renewed attention focused on Michael Wolff's unverified claims about their marriage.
AAP · Oct 15 Labor announces election pledge to cut state debt A state government has announced a plan to cut public debt by $11 billion over the next 10 years in a pitch to voters ahead of March's NSW election.
AAP · Oct 15 Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers' Maritime drones that are virtually undetectable will be given to Fiji as early as next year, as part of an ongoing defence deal.
AAP · Oct 15 Gone to the dogs: thousands on track for final farewell Thousands have packed into Wentworth Park, which has been hosting greyhound races for almost a century, to farewell the track ahead of its planned demolition.
We Got This Covered · Oct 15 Kamala Harris refuses to rule out 2028 presidential as poll indicates growing support, ‘I haven’t decided yet’ Would you vote for Kamala Harris 2.0?
Roll Call · Oct 15 Former Rep. Matt Gaetz faces sex trafficking lawsuit Republican former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is facing a lawsuit accusing him and others of sexually trafficking and abusing two women from 2017 to 2019. The lawsuit, filed anonymously by a pair of women in Florida federal court and docketed Thursday, alleges that Gaetz and coconspirators coordinated to pay…
Reason · Oct 15 Judge Refuses to Recuse in Case Involving Alleged Misconduct by Philly DA's Office Judge Diamond says Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's filing is "frivolous" and generates "more heat than light."
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Scottish devolution ‘a process and not a religion’ says Badenoch The Tory leader commented on devolution during a trip to Scotland.