‘Mole people’: invisible reality of the homeless in the Philippines

The prime minister is standing firm as lawmakers prepare to vote on a controversial plan to slash government benefits spending by £5 billion over the next six years. The package of cuts is sparking heated debate, with the PM refusing to back down despite pushback.

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) is launching a nationwide crackdown on grooming gangs—groups that exploit and abuse vulnerable young people. The Home Office announced the operation, signaling a coordinated effort to go after these predators.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian PM Mark Carney met in Calgary ahead of the G7 summit, where they discussed the Israel-Iran conflict and expressed mutual hopes for de-escalation. Carney also took a moment to thank Australian firefighters who helped Canada battle recent wildfires, highlighting cross-border cooperation.

Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Victorian woman, is on trial for allegedly poisoning her lunch guests with a deadly beef Wellington dish containing mushrooms in 2023. Prosecutors claim she intended to kill them and believed her lie about the mushrooms causing cancer would never come to light. Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. The trial has featured dramatic moments, including emotional testimony and disputes over evidence like dried mushrooms.

Scotland is about to hit a waste disposal crunch. Starting at the end of the year, a landfill ban will force the country to ship its rubbish south—up to 100 truckloads a day—to be processed in England. Experts warn this isn’t just a logistical headache; it raises questions about sustainability, costs, and whether Scotland’s waste management systems are ready for the shift.