Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year. Source link
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Roblox defends expanded safety checks but parents are concerned
In an interview with BBC News, Matt Kaufman, Roblox’s chief safety officer, said the company’s age‑estimation system, which includes facial analysis, is now used by more than half of its daily users, amounting to tens of millions of people worldwide. Source link
Bottlers? Ranking the biggest Premier League title slip-ups
“Bottlers!” It’s the cruel taunt thrown about by rival fans. But you’ve gotta be in the Premier League title race to win it, right? It’s just when you lead for so long and don’t win it, there’s a lonely void, an ‘it should have been us’ vacuum of sorrow. Staring at the prospect of letting…
Southport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son
Failing to appreciate the danger the killer posed led to “catastrophic consequences”, an inquiry finds. Source link
Euphoria is back with more shock and scandal, but mixed reviews
She wrote: “Moments that gesture at America’s prevailing culture as a corrupt, hypocritical thing that trickles down to infect everyone are a fascinating glimpse into what might be Levinson’s unfiltered thoughts on our collective psyche, but then he’ll cut to another shot of a female character being joyfully objectified, and the sense of Euphoria offering…
Venue of Lionesses first home international to receive blue plaque
The first official England women’s team beat Scotland 8-0 in the 1973 match at the Manor Park pitch. Source link
Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”. Source link
Two men jailed for hoax 999 calls about fake murders and shootings
Zaynul Shaffi, 44, and Shahid Khan, 31, are convicted of intentionally causing a public nuisance. Source link
Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs
Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran. Source link
PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe
Keir Starmer’s approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK. Source link