UK’s asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office’s annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025. BBC News
UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
Three Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says. BBC News
Missing mom’s convicted killer claims boyfriend tainted his trial
One of the three men convicted in the mysterious death of a Kentucky mother of five is asking a judge for a new trial. Joseph Lawson was convicted of conspiracy…
Meet Annie Tomasini, the longtime Biden loyalist subpoenaed to testify Friday about his mental health
Annie Tomasini, former assistant to President Joe Biden and former deputy chief of staff, is the latest Biden aide subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, as Republicans investigate the alleged…
Travelling pickpocket scam hits at least a dozen Winnipeggers, police saySam Thompson
Winnipeg police continue to warn of a group of scammers they say are using sleight of hand to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.
Carney names Quebec senator as government leader in SenateGlobalnews Digital
Quebec Sen. Pierre Moreau will be tasked with guiding government legislation through the Senate as its representative in the upper chamber.
California’s green energy campaign, Trump’s ultimatum for Putin, and more from Fox News Opinion
HANNITY – Fox News host says Democrats know they can’t be themselves because they are ‘out of touch’. Continue watching… HUGH HEWITT – Defining vulgarity down. Continue reading… ATTORNEY GENERAL…
Romance scam victim travels 700km ‘to marry French beauty queen’
The Belgian turned up at the home of Sophie Vouzelaud in France only to realise he had been a victim of fraud. BBC News
Imperious Pogacar wins time trial to extend lead
Tadej Pogacar reasserts his dominance of the Tour de France by claiming his fourth stage win of this year’s Tour on Friday. BBC News
Mamdani walks back ‘globalize the intifada’ stance during NYC business meeting
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani told business leaders during a closed-door meeting this week that he would not use the slogan “Globalize the Intifada” and would discourage others…
Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea
Arsenal complete the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5m. BBC News
Liberals, journalists, and celebs ‘extremely sad’ over late-night ally Colbert getting the boot from CBS
Prominent liberals and celebrities are mourning the news that CBS will end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” next year. Host Stephen Colbert announced Thursday he had just learned that…
Alberta football coach accused of using AI to make child pornography: ALERTKaren Bartko
A junior girl’s football coach in Lethbridge has been accused by police of using artificial intelligence to create child pornography.
Trump threatens lawsuit as WSJ reveals ‘bawdy’ 2003 letter to EpsteinRachel Goodman
The Wall Street Journal said the letter it obtained bore Trump’s signature and contained ‘several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman.’
Brazil’s Bolsonaro must wear ankle monitor after police searchesGlobalnews Digital
The development came as federal police conducted searches at his home and his party’s headquarters in Brasília, in compliance with a Supreme Court order.
‘We bought our first home with another couple’
Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going? BBC News
Legal pathway clearly exists for Trump’s request to make Epstein grand jury testimony public
Grand jury transcripts like Jeffrey Epstein’s are typically sealed — but courts have the authority to make them public, as President Trump has called for in the disgraced financier’s case,…
Denise Richards’ estranged husband fires back at violent abuse allegations
Aaron Phypers has responded to Denise Richards‘ domestic violence accusations. “I want to address recent rumors and speculation that have surfaced regarding my relationship with my wife, Denise Richards,” Phypers…
Pro-Israel congressman accuses Tel Aviv of ‘mocking’ Trump with ‘suicidal’ strikes in Syria
EXCLUSIVE: In a rare public rebuke of Israeli military action, Rep. Joe Wilson, R‑S.C., issued a harsh warning that recent airstrikes on Syria are “suicidal” for Tel Aviv. “I’m the co‑chair…