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Welsh parliament recalled for first minister vote after Eluned Morgan wins Welsh Labour contest
Baroness Eluned Morgan was elected Welsh Labour leader on Wednesday after running unopposed to replace Vaughan Gething; however, the assembly must vote on who becomes the first minister. The Welsh parliament has been returned from its summer holiday so members can vote for a new first minister. The Senedd (MS) members will have to return to Cardiff parliament on August 6 after health minister Baroness Eluned Morgan was elected Welsh Labour leader on Wednesday.
Sunak rejected the advice to free convicts early, while PM
Rishi Sunak's Downing Street team rejected suggestions a year ago to seek early release of prisoners who had served less than half their sentences to alleviate prison overcrowding problems. The suggestions were discussed inside No. 10 in June 2023, and Keir Starmer's government endorsed a version two weeks ago. According to insiders, Ministry of Justice officials asked No 10 to formally explore the move again in July 2023, this time in writing. However, it was rejected because Sunak's aides feared Tory backbenchers would oppose it.
release prisoners the ‘childless cat ladies’ statement
Jennifer Aniston has slammed Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, JD Vance, for resurfacing comments calling Democrats a "bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives." The Friends actress, 55, tweeted a 2021 interview with Mr Vance, extensively circulated since his nomination as Mr Trump's running mate in the November presidential election. I can't believe this comes from a prospective United States Vice President, she commented on Instagram.
Ten die in Panama river as migration hazards rise
Ten individuals have perished in a river near Panama's border with Colombia, according to Panamanian border police, as the rainy season heightens the risks for migrants and asylum seekers along a standard migration route. The bodies were discovered in riverbed tributaries near the rural Carreto village, according to the National Border Service (SENAFRONT) on Wednesday. The town is located on the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Guna Yala Autonomous Indigenous Territory.
Reformer bills Farage £8,500 after losing Clacton seat
Nigel Farage has been issued a bill for more than £8,000, which a former Reform UK candidate claims he is due for organizing a general election campaign in Clacton before being sidelined when the party leader decided to run. Tony Mack, the party's candidate in the Essex constituency until June, claimed Farage guaranteed him in a phone call that the party would "pay back every fucking penny" and made several other promises.
UK obtains a seabed land agreement to boost wind farms
The Crown Estate's British seabed will be utilized to assist in developing wind farms as part of the UK's ambition to increase its energy independence. It's the first major statement from Great British Energy, Labour's new publicly owned energy firm. The company aims to increase renewable energy projects, supported by £8.3 billion in public investment and a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the project would "lead to lower bills" for homeowners.
South Koreans create the first remote mind control technology
A remote, 'long-range' and 'large-volume' mind control gadget has been unveiled in South Korea, with ambitions to deploy the technology for 'non-invasive' medical treatments. Researchers at Korea's Institute for Basic Science (IBS) created the hardware, which uses magnetic fields to affect the brain from a distance. They tested the technology by inducing maternal instincts in female test subjects: mice. In another experiment, scientists exposed a group of lab mice to magnetic fields meant to suppress appetite. The magnetic fields caused the mice to lose 10% of their body weight, or approximately 4.3 grams.
How might Trump affect Netanyahu?
In 2021, former US President Donald Trump informed Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu had deteriorated after the Israeli prime minister congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 US presidential election. "F*** him," Trump stated during the interview. "I liked Bibi," Trump admitted at the time. I still like Bibi. But I also enjoy loyalty.
Fatah and Hamas improve Palestinian unity after China talks
Previous discussions collapsed owing to the organizations' power struggles and the West's determination to support any administration, including Hamas until it recognized Israel. Fatah and Hamas leaders have signed a declaration aimed at bringing an end to years of hostility. Following negotiations in Beijing led by China's foreign minister, they announced plans to establish a unity government with other factions.
Trump shooting leads Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign
The head of the United States Secret Service is resigning over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, following days of rising pressure and criticism for failing to prevent the gunfire. According to the Associated Press, on Tuesday, Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation via email to staff. Cheatle has been under calls from US politicians to quit as doubts remain over security standards at Trump's July 13 rally in Pennsylvania, when the former President and Republican presidential contender was shot in the ear.
‘Deeply ashamed’: Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from Olympics over coaching video
Charlotte Dujardin, one of Team GB's brightest stars at the Paris Olympics, has withdrawn due to a four-year-old video in which she makes "an error of judgment" during a coaching session. The 39-year-old, who has three Olympic gold medals, has withdrawn from all competitions until the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) examines the event.
The Labour asylum revamp will close Bibby Stockholm barge
The Conservatives used the vessel to address excessive hotel costs, but the government stated that it would instead focus on clearing the asylum backlog. Beginning in late January 2025, the Bibby Stockholm barge will no longer house asylum applicants as part of the government's asylum system revamp. The barge, now anchored in Dorset, was established by the previous Conservative government to reduce lodging costs for those who had arrived in the UK by small boat crossings and were awaiting hearings on their cases.
