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MPs question Penny Mordaunt’s trans attitude, her first campaign setback.

According to one supporter of rival candidate Suella Braverman, a bill that substituted the word "woman" with "pregnant person" infuriated her. Penny Mordaunt, the frontrunner for the Tory leadership, suffered her first loss of the campaign when MPs attacked her attitude on trans matters. She battled with right-wing Conservative MPs at...

Cost of living: From today, more than eight million households receive £326 in their bank accounts.

Those eligible for the cash will be reimbursed immediately; no application is required. Today, almost eight million households will get the first of two payments designed to assist with the expense of living. As part of the government's £37bn support package for individuals on means-tested benefits, nearly one in four low-income...

David Beckham fears stalker after getting ‘threatening’ messages.

The court heard that David Beckham feared his stalker after she wrote "threatening" letters and showed up at his properties. Sharon Bell, of Watford, was accused of stalking but was not prosecuted because she has a mental illness. The Westminster Magistrates' Court has been informed that Bell visited Beckham's residences in...

Heathrow instructs airlines to cease summer ticket sales.

Heathrow Airport has instructed airlines to cease selling summer tickets as the largest airport in the United Kingdom struggles to accommodate the increase in air travel. During the busy summer months, the airport will restrict daily departures to 100,000 people, 4,000 fewer than already scheduled. The passenger limit will remain in...

The British government wants the Supreme Court to reject the indyref2 dispute.

The British government has urged judges to reject the Scottish government's request for a decision on whether it has the authority to organize the second independence referendum. The Scottish government has requested that the Supreme Court review whether a referendum may be held without Westminster's explicit assent. Now, the British government...

Man accused of rape and faking his own death tries to prevent media coverage of the crime.

Nicholas Rossi allegedly fled the United States to evade prosecution before attempting to persuade investigators that he was deceased. The 34-year-old is suspected of committing rape in Utah as well as attacks on women in other states. A man accused of being US fugitive Nicholas Rossi stated in court that...

Sir Mo Farah claims he was trafficked as a child to the United Kingdom.

Sir Mo Farah has stated that he was illegally taken to the United Kingdom as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. Olympic star Mohamed Farah revealed that he was given the name Mohamed Farah by people who transported him from Djibouti. His real name is Hussein...

Rishi Sunak backs Boris Johnson but promises to ‘restore trust’ in Conservatives.

Rishi Sunak defended Boris Johnson as he formally began his Tory leadership quest, stating that he will not "demonize" his former superior. The former chancellor has stated that he will not "demonize" the prime minister, arguing that all prominent politicians are "flawed," but he has committed to "re-establish trust" in...

Rishi Sunak tells Conservatives not to demonize Boris Johnson at the campaign launch.

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party while warning against "demonizing" the "extraordinary" Boris Johnson. In addition, he attacked the tax-cut pledges of his rivals, describing them as "not credible" unless inflation is brought under control. There are ten contenders for Tory leader...

During a heat wave, a 16-year-old teenager drowns after swimming in a West Yorkshire canal.

The emergency services have recommended against swimming in open water, citing risks such as cold-water shock. A 16-year-old boy has died after becoming entangled in a West Yorkshire canal while swimming. Alfie McCraw, from Wakefield, was reported missing on Monday afternoon; his body was located during a search of the Aire...

Monday will mark the climax of the current British heat wave.

Monday is projected to be the hottest day of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius in parts of the United Kingdom. An unusual amber warning has been issued for the majority of England and Wales as of Sunday midnight. This means that there is a risk of death or...

Conservative leadership contest: Priti Patel rules out a run to succeed Boris Johnson.

The home secretary states that she is "grateful for the support," but she will not enter the race. Home Secretary Priti Patel declared herself out of the race for the leadership of the Conservative Party only hours before nominations were to close. The senior Conservative was anticipated to announce her candidacy...

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Solar storm causes US radio blackouts; more expected

Radio blackouts have been reported in some areas of the United States following the discharge of a powerful stream of energized particles from the sun toward Earth early Wednesday morning. At approximately 10:36 a.m. Eastern Time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported disruptions in the Midwest and eastern regions of the United States.

Warning as experts detect cancer-causing toxin in famous chocolate

Researchers have issued a warning that store-bought chocolate desserts may contain hazardous compounds that could potentially cause cancer and damage your DNA. According to scientists, the manufacturing process of popular treats such as cakes, waffles, and crepes released elevated levels of carcinogens. Cocoa beans are roasted to produce these compounds, which contribute to the chocolatey flavor of delicacies during recipe preparation.

NATO’s senior diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks arms liberalisation

In response to the increasing demand from prominent allies to remove the restrictions that prevent Kyiv from employing Western weapons to conduct strikes within Russia, NATO foreign ministers are scheduled to convene in Prague. The two-day event, which commences on Thursday in the Czech capital, is intended to concentrate on the development of a support package for Ukraine in advance of NATO's summit in Washington in July.

Starmer denies the purging of left-wing candidates

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has denied that his party is obstructing left-wing candidates as it works to ensure that a complete slate is in position for the general election on July 4. He expressed his desire for "the most exceptional candidates" to be considered during his speech in Monmouthshire. Diane Abbott, a seasoned Labour politician, has accused the party of conducting a "cull" of left-wing candidates.