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A public inquiry is concluding into the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Valdo Calocane killed three people, including Grace O'Malley-Kumar. The inquiry found failures in Calocane's mental health care and police actions, and families say the inquiry’s end will mark the start of their grieving and efforts to prevent similar tragedies.
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Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.
Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024.
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter under diminished responsibility and attempted murder charges.
The Nottingham public inquiry started in February 2025 to investigate police and healthcare failures before and after the attacks.
Over 100 witnesses gave evidence, exposing key errors such as premature discharge from mental health care and failure to arrest Calocane despite an active warrant.
Families of victims hope the inquiry will lead to changes preventing future attacks.
Investigations by police watchdogs related to the attacks are still ongoing.
The families say the inquiry’s closing marks a new phase of grief and a drive for safety reforms.
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Residents of a London apartment building have been without gas, heating, or hot water since March due to dangerous leaks in the gas supply pipes. The problem remains unresolved because the original developer went out of business, and no one is clear who must pay for the repairs.
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About 65 flats in Admiral Court, Croydon, have had no gas since March.
Gas was cut off because of potentially dangerous leaks in the pipework.
The original developer of the building has gone out of business.
Responsibility for repair costs is disputed between the freeholder, housing association, managing agents, and developer.
Residents have to rely on boiling water by kettle and camping showers for washing.
Some residents find it hard to sell or move because of the ongoing gas problem.
A report found the gas pipework was not installed according to safety standards.
There is no set date for when the gas supply will be fixed.
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Andrew Hastie, a Liberal MP and former SAS captain, strongly criticized Pauline Hanson and One Nation for calling him a traitor after he gave evidence in a legal case involving Ben Roberts-Smith. Hastie said he may take legal action against Hanson and her party’s strategist for their claims and declared he will fight back against their attacks.
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Andrew Hastie gave evidence in a defamation case related to Ben Roberts-Smith, a soldier charged with war crimes allegations.
One Nation and its supporter Gina Rinehart say Roberts-Smith is being unfairly prosecuted.
Hanson and One Nation called Hastie a traitor after his testimony.
Hastie served twice in combat in Afghanistan as an SAS captain.
Hastie described critics as cowards who did not serve in the military.
He warned Hanson and strategist James Ashby that any legal fight would be costly for them.
Hastie and his family have faced threats, leading to increased federal security.
One Nation recently won a state byelection in a seat overlapping Hastie’s federal electorate and plans a strong campaign in the next federal election.
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Stephen Siller Jr., whose firefighter father died on 9/11, traveled across the United States carrying a large steel beam from the World Trade Center. He aimed to help Americans remember the sacrifices made on that day by allowing them to see and touch a piece of the World Trade Center.
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Stephen Siller Sr., a New York City firefighter, died on September 11, 2001, after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to respond to the attacks.
Stephen Siller Jr. was 9 months old when his father died and has worked to honor the memory of those lost.
To mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Siller Jr. carried a 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center to many U.S. cities.
The beam tour is called the Steel Across America campaign and seeks to connect people to the history and sacrifice of 9/11.
Many people, including first responders, have been emotionally moved by touching the steel beam during the tour.
The steel represents resilience, strength, and sacrifice, symbolizing the memory of the people who died or were never recovered from the attack.
The beam has been displayed at important sites, including the Flight 93 Memorial.
The tour started at ground zero, where the firefighter community showed strong emotional responses to the beam.
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One-year-old Rory Potter from the UK received a new type of surgery for a rare skull condition called sagittal craniosynostosis, which fuses skull bones too early. Doctors used "super elastic" springs made from a special metal alloy to reshape his skull gradually, avoiding more invasive surgery.
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Rory was diagnosed with severe sagittal craniosynostosis, where the skull fuses before birth.
He had surgery to insert new nitinol springs, made of a nickel-titanium alloy, in September.
The springs slowly reshaped his skull and were later removed.
These new springs adapt better to a child’s skull than traditional stainless steel springs.
Rory only stayed one night in the hospital after the 45-minute operation.
The technology was developed by Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London.
This method can reduce the need for longer surgeries and lower the chance of blood transfusions.
Rory’s parents praised the medical team for their care and support throughout the treatment.
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UK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term work placements over the next three years for young people aged 18-24 who are not working, studying, or in training. The scheme, called Opening Shift, is supported by the government and aims to help young people gain skills, confidence, and job experience.
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More than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Asda, John Lewis, Tesco, and Greggs, are involved in the scheme.
The placements last two to four weeks and offer 16 to 35 hours of work per week.
Participants will continue to receive universal credit benefits during their placement to avoid losing financial support.
Each young person will be offered a "buddy" at work to help them learn and adjust to the role.
At the end of the placement, participants are guaranteed a job interview, with potential for full employment.
The UK has about 1 million young people considered Neet (not in employment, education, or training), with concerns that this number could rise.
The scheme is supported by the Department for Work and Pensions and coordinated through the British Retail Consortium.
Marc Bolland, former M&S chief executive, leads the taskforce and helped develop the initiative through his experience with the charity Movement to Work.
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The White Australia party, which is linked to neo-Nazi views, is challenging a ban on their group in Australia’s high court. The party’s lawyers argue that the law banning them is unfair because it gives too much power to a politician rather than a judge, and that it breaks rules about political freedom.
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The White Australia party was previously called the National Socialist Network (NSN).
The party was banned in May after a security agency recommended it to the home affairs minister, Tony Burke.
Supporting or joining the group is now a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The party is arguing that the law banning them violates freedom of political communication and concentrates too much power in one minister.
Lawyers say the ban based on a politician’s opinion is “authoritarian” and lacks proper judicial review.
The party’s lawyers refer to a 1951 high court case where banning a political party (Communist Party of Australia) was overturned.
The government says the group is not a normal political party but an extension of a banned hate group.
The party’s leader, Tom Sewell, has a criminal record for offensive behavior using racist language.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, mainly at its head office in Coventry. Experts warn this could hurt the company’s ability to develop new electric cars and affect many jobs in the West Midlands region.
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JLR will reduce its workforce by 4,000 jobs, mostly at the Coventry head office.
Up to 200,000 jobs in the wider supply chain are connected to JLR.
Experts worry that cutting research and development staff may slow future car innovations.
JLR faces challenges including falling sales, a major cyber-attack, competition from China, and rising energy costs.
The company is investing billions to shift towards electric vehicles.
A new electric Jaguar car will be unveiled on October 6, seen as an important moment for JLR’s future.
Regional leaders want to keep skilled workers in the West Midlands and have created a support fund for workers leaving JLR voluntarily.
Experts believe cutting jobs is a strategy to reduce costs and survive current challenges but could risk long-term competitiveness.
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The U.S. military sank another Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific, accusing it of supporting drug trafficking activities of the criminal group Los Choneros. The people on board were taken off and handed to Ecuadorian authorities. This is the fifth boat targeted by U.S. forces in less than two weeks in the region.
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The U.S. Southern Command sank an Ecuadorian vessel tied to the group Los Choneros.
The vessel acted as a floating refueling station to help drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific.
Military personnel removed everyone on board before sinking the boat.
This is the fifth vessel sunk by U.S. forces in under two weeks.
Another fishing boat, María Candelaria, was sunk last week and its 26 crew members returned to Ecuador.
Two other vessels identified as drug trafficking refueling stations, OM2 and Los Tres Hermanos, were also sunk.
Ecuadorian authorities have not commented yet on the latest sinking.
Families of crew members from some vessels are seeking information about their loved ones.
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China's exports increased by 25% in August compared to a year earlier, driven by strong demand for cars and advanced technology products. Imports also rose, resulting in a large trade surplus, even as economic challenges remain at home.
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China’s exports grew 25% in August compared to the same month last year.
The growth was mainly due to higher demand for automobiles and high-tech goods like electric vehicles and semiconductors.
Imports increased by 28.2% in August from a year earlier.
China’s trade surplus in August was $119.1 billion, up from $112.5 billion in July.
China is becoming a major player in technology areas such as AI infrastructure and industrial automation.
China has boosted trade with Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, offsetting some effects of U.S. tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade during a planned meeting in late September.
China is injecting $54 billion into state banks and insurance companies to support its economy amid sluggish domestic demand and investment.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that only 32% of American adults are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education, the lowest level in 27 years. Satisfaction has dropped mainly among Democrats and independents since President Donald Trump’s second term began in 2025. Concerns include political conflicts in schools, falling test scores after the pandemic, and debates about school policies.
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Just 32% of American adults are somewhat or completely satisfied with the U.S. school system.
This is an 11-point drop from two years ago and the lowest since Gallup started polling 27 years ago.
Dissatisfaction with schools has risen to 67%.
Democrats’ satisfaction fell by about 19 points since 2025, when President Trump started his second term.
Republicans’ and independents’ satisfaction also decreased, but less sharply.
Political conflicts, including debates over what teachers can say and school diversity programs, are affecting public trust.
National test scores, especially in reading, have dropped since the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools.
Around two-thirds of parents with school-age children are satisfied with their own child’s education, higher than overall adult satisfaction.
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Republicans will hold a two-day midterm convention in Dallas to energize voters before the November elections. The event, planned by President Donald Trump, is unusual because parties normally only hold big conventions every four years to choose presidential candidates.
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The midterm convention will take place over two days in Dallas.
President Trump designed this event to boost voter enthusiasm and support Republican candidates.
No new candidates will be nominated since primary contests are already finished.
The convention will be open to the public and may feel similar to a Trump rally.
Over 100 Republican House members and candidates are expected to attend, paying $25,000 for tickets and lodging.
President Trump will speak both nights, including a keynote address on Wednesday.
Other speakers include Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet members, President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., and key Republican senators and representatives.
The convention aims to promote the first two years of President Trump’s term despite his current low poll numbers.
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Many people, mostly women, are sharing their divorce stories on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. They talk about their feelings, life changes, and recovery after divorce, creating a space for support and advice.
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Monette Wagner, a mother of three from Indianapolis, shares videos about her divorce and healing process on Instagram.
Her posts include topics like financial independence, co-parenting, and rediscovering herself.
The trend of sharing divorce stories online is called “divorce-tok” on TikTok.
Creators vary in how much they share, from general feelings to detailed divorce experiences.
Social media users often connect with these stories and feel less alone in their own experiences.
“Divorce-tok” includes themes like “hot divorcée summer” and personal transformations after divorce.
Millions of posts use the #divorce hashtag on TikTok and Instagram.
This trend helps break down stigma around talking about divorce openly.
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A small plane carrying four family members went missing off the coast of the Bahamas while flying to Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard joined Bahamas authorities in the search, but bad weather forced them to pause the efforts.
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The plane carried pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lily Lamar, and their two grandchildren.
It took off from Great Harbour Cay in the Bahamas, heading to Miami Executive Airport.
Contact with the plane was lost about 13 miles west of Andros Island.
The plane is identified as a PA-34 Piper five-seater, tail number N212ML.
Bahamas police and the U.S. Coast Guard are coordinating the search.
The search includes a U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft.
The search was paused due to bad weather, with no set time to resume.
Family members have asked for any help or information to find the missing plane.
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Thirty years after the death of Argentine singer Gilda in a bus crash, she remains a popular folk saint in Argentina. Fans visit a memorial site where they pray for healing and help, treating her as a spiritual figure outside official church recognition.
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Gilda’s real name was Miriam Alejandra Bianchi; she died at age 34 in a bus accident.
She was a famous singer of cumbia, a popular style of Latin dance music in Argentina.
After her death, her music continued to sell well, and her songs became culturally significant.
Many fans believe she performs miracles and pray to her for protection and healing.
A memorial with the crashed bus is a pilgrimage site filled with offerings like flowers and candles.
A nearby chapel holds items left by people who believe Gilda helped them with wishes like marriage or recovery from illness.
Gilda is not officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church but is honored as a folk saint by followers.
Her story shows how cultural figures can become important spiritual symbols for communities.
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Huawei Technologies, a major Chinese tech company, is facing a criminal racketeering trial in New York. U.S. prosecutors accuse Huawei of stealing technology, violating sanctions by doing business with North Korea and Iran, and committing fraud.
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Huawei is charged with stealing U.S. trade secrets and plotting to do so.
The company is also accused of violating U.S. sanctions by doing business in North Korea and helping Iran spy on protesters in 2009.
Huawei and some subsidiaries face wire and bank fraud charges.
Huawei’s lawyers want the case dismissed, saying some claims are too vague or outside U.S. jurisdiction.
Huawei is the world’s largest supplier of telecom network equipment but is banned from U.S. markets over security concerns.
During President Trump’s first term, the U.S. restricted Huawei and pressured Western allies to exclude Huawei from wireless networks.
Huawei’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou, was arrested in Canada over fraud charges but was released in a prisoner swap in 2021; charges against her were dropped.
Due to sanctions, Huawei is developing its own chip technology as it loses access to U.S. components.
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A nationwide outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, linked to contaminated lettuce from a Mexican farm, has raised concerns about the safety of imported food in the U.S. At the same time, FDA inspections of foreign food facilities have dropped by nearly 35% since 2019, partly due to the pandemic and changes under President Donald Trump's administration.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea and was found in lettuce linked to a recent U.S. outbreak.
FDA inspections of foreign food sites, including the Mexican farm involved, have declined almost 35% since 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many FDA inspectors to retire or leave, reducing inspection capacity.
The FDA often misses its goals for international food inspections even before the pandemic.
Under President Trump, the FDA introduced shorter, one-day inspections to try to cover more sites.
One-day inspections are less thorough than traditional inspections, which can take a week or more.
The FDA uses other safety checks like border inspections and product sampling, not just site visits.
FDA inspectors took about one month to visit the Mexican farm after the outbreak recall was announced.
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Hurricane Lowell is approaching the western Hawaiian islands, mainly Kauai and Niihau, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. Officials have closed schools and government offices on Kauai and warned residents to prepare for potential flooding, mudslides, and power outages.
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Hurricane Lowell is a Category 2 storm moving near Kauai and Niihau.
The hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai County, and a tropical storm warning for Oahu, including Honolulu.
Rainfall could reach up to 16 inches on Kauai and 12 inches on the Big Island, causing flash floods and mudslides.
Wind gusts may reach 74 mph in Kauai County and 40 mph on Oahu.
Officials closed public schools and government offices on Kauai for September 8.
Residents in low-lying and coastal areas have been advised to prepare for evacuation.
Campgrounds and parks on Kauai are closed, and tourists have been urged to shelter in place.
People are advised to secure property, fill gas tanks, charge devices, and stock water, food, and medications.
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A witness in Alan Jones' court case said he is a very loyal friend and sent supportive text messages to Jones after allegations of sexual assault were made against him. The witness denied seeing any inappropriate behavior by Jones and used strong language against the journalist reporting on the case.
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Alan Jones faces 20 indecent assault charges and 2 counts of sexual touching involving six men.
Jones has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
A witness said he does not remember attending a 2008 lunch where the alleged incidents happened.
The witness admitted to sending Jones supportive texts calling him the "greatest broadcaster" and showing strong loyalty.
The witness criticized the journalist reporting the allegations with harsh language.
Testimony included claims that Jones had his hand under the table on a complainant’s leg or pants during the lunch.
The witness described the allegations as a "witch hunt."
The trial is ongoing at Downing Centre local court in Sydney.
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Canada has started applying tariffs on about C$28 billion worth of American products in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Both countries want to make a trade deal, but talks have stalled, and tensions remain high between the two neighbors.
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Canada’s tariffs affect U.S. goods like steel, furniture, and cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs as high as 50%.
Fresh fish and lobster were initially included but later removed from Canada’s tariffs due to pressure from Canadian seafood businesses.
U.S. and Canadian officials say they want a trade deal, but no talks have happened since August.
President Donald Trump threatened to stop U.S. business with Canadian plane maker Bombardier unless it moves production to the U.S.
The U.S. has 25% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, steel, aluminum, and lumber, plus new 50% tariffs on items like dairy and hockey sticks.
Canada’s tariffs are meant to match U.S. tariffs in value, targeting hundreds of American products.
The trade conflict risks higher prices for consumers in both countries on everyday items.
Most Canadians support Canada’s tariffs, but businesses worry about ongoing escalation and economic impact.
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