Cambridge to review process for hiring senior academics after Jason Arday resignation
The University of Cambridge will review its process for appointing senior academics following the resignation of Jason Arday in the midst of a plagiarism row. The institution said findings from an investigation into the education professor’s…
Arrests in Thetford as disorder continues for a third night
Scott Hussey, a Reform councillor for the nearby Brecks division on Norfolk County Council, said a “peaceful protest” had started at the town’s police station on Wednesday night before it moved to Clover Way. “I counted up to the…
Why Tottenham want Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo
Gakpo finished last season with a higher expected-goals total (8.59), more shots (87), more assists (five) and more big chances created (10) than any of Spurs’ forward options, despite playing in a Liverpool side whose Premier League title defence…
Met officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face misconduct case
He added: “Since NX121’s unanimous acquittal by an Old Bailey jury, and in the absence of any evidence that he failed in his duties, we have been clear and consistent in our view that he should not face a misconduct hearing.” The…
Major search under way for boy missing at sea off Hornsea
A major search is under way for a boy missing in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast. Emergency services were called to Hornsea at about 18:00 BST. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the…
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Twenty five US states sued the administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners. The tariffs came into effect in July, targeting countries including the UK and China as well as the…
Washington state wildfires cause 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Wildfires have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate parts of Washington state, destroying hundreds of buildings and leaving thousands without power. Three major blazes continued to burn around the city of Spokane on Monday, with officials warning that…
Man admits transporting Scottish woman’s body in suitcase, Greek police say
Lisa had initially stayed in the area of Keratsini, 5.9 miles (9.5km) west of central Athens, with Greek friends. She had told them that on 15 July she would go to Kypseli, where her “American friends” or acquaintances were. On Saturday Greek…
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Italy is not the only country to see Spain as soft on migration, though. Meloni’s call for an urgent meeting of interior ministers to be held on Tuesday was signed by almost two dozen EU heads of state, calling for the elimination of all policies…
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say
At least nine people have been killed in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, local officials said. A further 28 people were injured in the attack on the Ukrainian capital on Saturday morning, according to the country’s State Emergency…