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Sobs in court as family sees video of bus pinning teen

A bus driver who fatally struck a teen pedestrian claimed the steering column blocked his brake pedal but investigators were unable to recreate this in tests.

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Two-metre-tall goose mascot defaced with St George’s Cross

Goosey the goose statue has been vandalised by persons unknown

The Independent UK

Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?

As the so-called Chat Control has never been closer to become law, the EU Parliament seems to be the only chance left to save encryption in Europe. But, will the new squad live up to that promise?

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UN Security Council Votes On Reimposing Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear program.

International Business Times

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.

Al Jazeera

EU countries wrangling over 2035 climate target ahead of COP30 - leak

EU countries have pushed back a decision on 2040 targets from a ministers' meeting this week to a leaders' summit in October, but they are also at odds over key 2035 goals which must be determined before COP30 meets in Brazil in November.

Euronews

Council pledges 'action' over threats made to staff removing flags from lampposts

FALKIRK Council has pledged to “take action” against those who attempted to intimidate and stop its staff from removing flags from lampposts…

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"A major step backwards for privacy" – The VPN industry speaks out against Chat Control

While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.

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Labour council leader faces no confidence vote following colleague's conviction

A CALL for the “immediate removal” of Fife Council leader David Ross is to be made following the conviction of former councillor David Graham ...

The National (Scotland)

US joins UN Security Council’s condemnation of Doha airstrike ahead of Trump’s meeting with Qatari PM: Latest

Donald Trump has reportedly held a heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu over Tuesday's strike that killed six

The Independent UK

Australian War Memorial defers military history prize after judging panel awards it to book on Ben Roberts-Smith

Exclusive: Governing council ‘retrospectively’ decides the Les Carlyon literary award should go only to first-time authors, ruling out Chris Masters’ book

The Guardian - AU

UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly strike on Qatar

US backing for statement implies Israel’s attack on US ally Qatar may have been ‘bridge too far’ for Washington.

Al Jazeera

EU court annulled Council’s Pumpyanskiy decision on eve of Russia sanctions rollover

The EU Council listed the former Russian businessman on the basis of executive positions he no longer held at the time of the sanctions decision. The court says that's unjustified.

Euronews

Standing Committee recommends ombudsman, harsher penalties for media to curb ‘fake news’

The Information and Broadcast ministry’s Standing Committee has come up with new recommendations on combating fake news. The committee under BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has recommended increased penalties, fines, expedited grievance redressal and an inter-ministerial coordination committee to keep an eye on Big Tech companies and intermediaries like Google, Facebook,…

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Euronews

Fact check: Is the EU about to start scanning your text messages?

Viral posts are fuelling panic that the EU will soon scan text messages. But the concerns are premature with the proposal still being debated and the measures likely to change before anything is enforced.

International Business Times

Trump's Fed Nominee Miran Advances Amid Concerns Over Central Bank Independence

Miran, currently serving as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, has pledged to take an unpaid leave of absence from his White House role if confirmed to the Fed, according to PBS NewsHour.

Evening Standard

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences

A magician and a crime fiction writer are among those to benefit.

The National (Scotland)

Ban on wood-burning stoves in public buildings agreed by Scottish councillors

COUNCILLORS have agreed to ban wood-burning stoves in properties that belong to the local authority ...

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"It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats

EU Council members are sharing their positions on the latest iteration of the so-called Chat Control bill on September 12, 2025, with adoption expected as early as October 2025 if an agreement is found.

Euronews

Time is running out for EU Member States to decide on Chat Control

With just a few days left before the Council is due to take a vote on the controversial proposal, both the public pressure and cross-party outcry may pose a unique challenge to Brussels' usual choreographed votes on long-debated legislation.

The National (Scotland)

Council staff 'abused and threatened' while taking flags down from lamposts

Falkirk Council says it is “unacceptable” that council staff were abused and threatened while attempting to remove Scottish flags from…

Evening Standard

Permission for council to appeal over Epping hotel decision refused

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

Evening Standard

Minister to get power to veto sentencing guidance after ‘two-tier’ row

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she wanted to ‘right the democratic deficit that has been uncovered’.

Evening Standard

Labour plots political oversight of Sentencing Council after 'two-tier justice' row

Shabana Mahmood is proposing that she, and all future Justice Secretaries, will be able to veto Sentencing Council proposals

The Independent UK

Minister to get power to overrule sentencing guidance after ‘two-tier justice’ row

The justice secretary intervened following a row over guidelines over pre-sentence reports for criminals from ethnic minorities

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