Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring extremist posts

Turkey will host the Cop31 climate conference in Antalya in November 2026 after Australia abandoned its bid to hold the event in Adelaide. This decision follows a three-year campaign by the Australian government. Independent sources confirmed the location to The Guardian.

A recent incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant outrage after he referred to a female reporter as 'piggy' during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One. This remark has drawn widespread condemnation, highlighting ongoing concerns about Trump's treatment of the media, particularly female journalists.

Laura Anne Jones, the only member of the Welsh Parliament from Reform UK, has been suspended for two weeks after using a racial slur in a WhatsApp group. The incident occurred during a discussion about the Chinese government's potential use of TikTok for espionage. This suspension follows the party's recent loss in the Caerphilly byelection, further damaging its reputation.

The UK government is in discussions with LinkedIn to address Chinese espionage activities following a recent MI5 alert. The National Protective Security Authority aims to make social media platforms less appealing to foreign agents, particularly after warnings about Chinese attempts to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information.

Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to urgently address serious allegations of racist behavior from his teenage years, which Farage has dismissed as mere hearsay. The Prime Minister's office described the claims as 'disturbing' following reports from former classmates, including notable figures, detailing troubling experiences with Farage at school.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces renewed allegations of racist behavior and antisemitism from his school days at Dulwich College. Former classmates, including Jean-Pierre Lihou, have recounted troubling experiences, highlighting a darker side to Farage's character during his teenage years. These claims have resurfaced amidst ongoing discussions about his political stance and influence.

Wolfsburg is facing Manchester United in the Women’s Champions League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:45 PM GMT. Early in the match, United has shown strong control of possession, with players like Malard and Sandberg actively contributing to the team's build-up play.

Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter, has written a supportive letter to 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin, who has been cast as Harry Potter in the upcoming TV series. Radcliffe expressed his hope that McLaughlin has an even better experience growing up in the role than he did. During an appearance on Good Morning America, Radcliffe mentioned that he received a sweet note back from McLaughlin.