Exclusive: Ministers urged to consult sector on proposed social cohesion measures meant to tackle extremism Several leading civil society organisations have urged the government to consult the sector before introducing new powers for the Charity Commission, which they warn risks “suppressing legitimate advocacy” at a time when civic space is under increased pressure. Signatories including leaders from some of the UK’s largest civil society bodies, alongside faith-based and community organisation
Exit of former Newsnight editor after eight years comes after appointment of new chief executive Priya Dogra Channel 4’s content chief, Ian Katz, who holds responsibility for the broadcaster’s £650m annual programming budget and output, is to leave after almost nine years in the post. Katz, a former senior executive at the Guardian, became the channel’s director of programmes in January 2018, having moved from being the editor of BBC’s Newsnight. Continue reading...
Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision. (Image credit: Claire Harbage)
Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missile on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year. The attacks came after a short Easter ceasefire as President Zelenskyy toured Europe, pleading with allies for help protecting the country’s skies.
Alycia Baumgardner walks to the ring prior to her unified super featherweight world championship against Leila Beaudoin at Kaseya Center on Dec. 19, 2025 in Miami.
NPR News · Oct 8
A website with anonymous employee letters accuses the Trump administration of undermining work on housing discrimination. HUD says it's restoring "sanity" to fair housing enforcement. (Image credit: Julio Cortez)
NPR News · Oct 8
Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)
Guardian - World · Oct 8
The defence minister insists that increases in spending did not happen because of thinktanks, retired generals ‘or washed-up bureaucrats’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast If there’s anyone who knows just how much pressure Donald Trump is heaping on allies to lift defence spending, it’s Richard Marles. The message was received loud and clear when he met his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, in Singapore nearly a year ago. Continue reading...
NBC News · Oct 8
Gracie Mansion bombing attempt suspects plead not guilty
