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Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal19:59 Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outlet Police in Canada are warning of possible copycat attacks after three people died in a shootout in Montreal and the assailant’s lengthy manifesto, which called for “a new bloodletting”, was posted online by a far-right outlet. The document contains many of the hallmark grievance… Electricity prices jump in Europe as demand soars in the heatwave19:59 Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sags The heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power plant outages across the continent. Great … Volodymyr Zelenskyy to skip postwar conference amid tensions with Poland19:59 Ukraine’s president will not attend after sparking Polish ‘outrage’ over naming of military unit Volodymyr Zelenskyy will skip a high-level conference on the postwar reconstruction of Ukraine amid a deepening rift with Poland over his naming of a military unit for one that killed tens of thousands of Poles during the second world war. Ukraine’s president had been expected to co-host the Ukraine R… HMRC announces 22% tax on cash interest held in stocks and shares Isas19:59 Treasury also promises new first-time buyer Isa with no upper age limit reflecting ‘age at which a first home is bought is rising’ Isa reforms announced on Tuesday promise a new first-time buyer account with no upper age limit, and a tax on interest on cash savings held in a stocks and shares wrapper. Savers and investors can currently hold up to £20,000 a year in Isas, which offer the chance to … Six people taken to hospital after bus crash in west Wales19:59 None of the injuries believed to be life-threatening after vehicle reportedly flipped on its side in collision on outskirts of Kidwelly Six people have been taken to hospital after a bus crash in west Wales, while 13 others were treated at the scene. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening. Dyfed-Powys police declared a major incident at lunchtime on Tuesday, which was stood down … DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson19:59 Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offences The Democratic Unionist party has denounced Jeffrey Donaldson as a “wicked deceiver” who led a “double and duplicitous life” a day after its former leader was convicted of child sexual offences . Leaders at the Stormont assembly on Tuesday sought to distance the DUP from Donaldson and described him as a … Appeals court allows Trump to fast-track deportation process nationwide19:59 Ruling lets DHS apply expedited removal to non-citizens who are living far from border A federal appeals court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Trump administration to expand a fast-track deportation process that would allow for the expedited removal of immigrants who are living far from the border. A panel of the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia circuit ruled 2-1 to overtur… Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino19:59 Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July ‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump is set to hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino and Trump have forged a close relationship in the build-up to these finals, but the US president has barely talked about the tournament since it began on 11 June, and… Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match19:25 Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game Team Melli have complained about travel conditions The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday. The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa about the “restrictions imposed by the organisers” at the World Cup . Iran have been t… Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murder after girl, 14, found dead19:25 Teenager from Blaenau Gwent now in custody after police launched murder investigation after body was found A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery of a body believed to be a missing girl in south Wales. The body was found in the Duffryn Park area in the town of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent at approximately 10.10pm on Monday, Gwent police said in a statement. Contin… Trump says DC reflecting pool repairs may not be done in time for 4 July19:25 US president planned to revamp the now algae-stricken pool ahead of the holiday and America’s 250th birthday Donald Trump has acknowledged that repairs to the algae-stricken reflecting pool in Washington DC may not be completed in time for the Fourth of July, when the president plans to convene a big celebration on the National Mall to ring in the country’s 250th birthday. The iconic body of wate… Boat crash victim’s family dismayed after driver George Pino found not guilty19:25 Prominent Florida real estate broker found not guilty by Miami jury of manslaughter and felony vessel homicide The family of a teenager left with a permanent disability from a birthday party boat crash that killed another girl has reacted with dismay at the acquittal of the prominent Florida real estate broker helming the vessel. George Pino was found not guilty by a Miami jury on Monday evening … New York lawmaker says it’s ‘sad’ that a cafe banned him over his pro-Israel views19:25 Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn now faces DoJ investigation after sharing post criticizing Democrat Dan Goldman New York Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman has said it is “sad” that a Brooklyn coffee shop banned him over his views on Israel – a move which has put the cafe under investigation by the Trump administration’s justice department. Goldman represents New York’s 10th congressional district and… Chilean court convicts three former Pinochet agents in 1976 car bomb attack18:14 The three who were convicted in the Washington DC killing were agents of Augusto Pinochet’s feared secret police Fifty years after Gen Augusto Pinochet ’s secret police detonated a car bomb in the heart of Washington DC, killing Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean minister and ambassador to the US, and his American colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt, a Santiago court has convicted three former agents … Merz backs plans to raise Germany’s retirement age to 70 in pension changes18:14 Recommendations from commission propose gradual rise in retirement age by the early 2090s Europe live – latest updates Germany will gradually raise its retirement age to about 70 by the early 2090s under recommendations backed by the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, as a means of future-proofing the pension system for an ageing population. Presenting its findings on Tuesday, an expert commission set u… |