20 September 2026
Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.
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20 September 2026
Greg O’Neill, 63, was tragically killed off the coast of Sorrento Beach while swimming with a friend ...
20 September 2026
Senior Labour peers have asked Andy Burnham to back proposed legislation that would make casting ballots a civic duty ...
20 September 2026
The pair had only recently started their relationship and were described as ‘smitten’ with each other.
20 September 2026
A US LNG cargo bound for Italy has been diverted after the crew of its carrier reported a systems failure as a suspected cyberattack, adding to growing concerns over attacks on shipboard digital systems. The Liberia-flagged Vivit Africa LNG, owned by South Korea’s H-Line Shipping and on long-term charter to commodities giant Vitol, had loaded …
20 September 2026
Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U. S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it. (Image credit: Lianne Milton for NPR)
20 September 2026
'/> Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of his media companies' biggest scandals. (Image credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
20 September 2026
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free. (Image credit: Catie Dull)
