Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into a political donation of nearly £40,000 made to Robert Jenrick’s 2024 Conservative Party leadership campaign. The inquiry follows a referral from the Electoral Commission, according to reports from The i Paper. The investigation centers on whether a portion of a £100,000 donation, provided by entrepreneur Phillip Ullmann … Read more
Justin Bieber will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Joining Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, Bieber’s appearance is part of a Global Citizen production designed to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand children’s access to education and football. … Read more
Los Angeles is seeing a shift in its nightlife scene as venues increasingly cater to adults through a mix of vintage arcade gaming, pinball, and bar culture. From specialized 21+ “barcades” to multi-activity entertainment centers, these locations offer curated social environments that move beyond traditional nightlife options, according to local listings. Where to find arcade … Read more
The Free State High Court has dismissed an appeal by former ANC councillor and Mangaung Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Sibongile “Bongi” Tsoleli, effectively upholding a previous Equality Court ruling that found her guilty of hate speech, harassment, and unfair discrimination. The court confirmed that Tsoleli’s act of forwarding racially offensive WhatsApp messages—which targeted … Read more
Rebel fighters in Balochistan, Pakistan, have killed 18 police officers and 11 soldiers in a series of attacks since Monday, bringing the total death toll to 42 people, according to the Pakistani military. Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry announced on Wednesday that security forces have responded by killing 54 fighters, while vowing to … Read more
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intense pressure to withdraw from the Maine race by July 13 following a credible sexual assault allegation. As party leaders rescind their support, former state Senate President Troy Jackson has filed to potentially replace him, while media speculation has even turned toward actor Patrick Dempsey. The Escalating Pressure … Read more
Eighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed 16,000 structures across Los Angeles County, only about 1% of the homes have been rebuilt, according to the County Permitting Dashboard. Survivors continue to face significant displacement and housing shortages while public scrutiny intensifies over high overtime pay for fire department officials. Status of the rebuilding … Read more
Fidelis Walsh of Mullinmore Road, Crossmolina, County Mayo, died on July 6, 2026, following a battle with illness. She passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, according to the funeral notice. Did You Know? The residence of the late Fidelis Walsh, located at Mullinmore Road, Crossmolina (Eircode F26 CC62), will be open for … Read more
A 28-year-old woman has died following the June 28 sinking of a charter vessel near Roberts Bank, British Columbia, according to Richmond RCMP. The victim, a Chinese national residing in Seattle, Washington, was one of four individuals rescued from the water; the other three survivors have since been released from the hospital. Six people remain … Read more
Mamata Banerjee, head of the Trinamool Congress (Mamata faction), was recorded on video slapping a party worker outside her Kalighat residence on Wednesday. The incident occurred as Banerjee was managing the arrival of supporters injured during a chaotic youth wing rally in Kolkata. While the party has not issued an official statement, the event follows … Read more