British writer, broadcaster and former politician
David Lammy has told US vice-president JD Vance that his commentary blaming the Henry Nowak killing on mass migration is wrong. Vance’s post sparked protests and a police review; Lammy says the case is about a British teen and not migration. A court has jailed Digwa for life with a minimum 21 years.
Conservative leadership signals aim to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty as part of a broader Equality Act overhaul. The move follows recent cases and political rhetoric over policing, race, and rights, with allies arguing for common-sense governance while critics warn of legal uncertainty and discrimination.
Multiple outlets confirm the death of Daniel Shalit, longtime Today Show film critic, who has died at age 100. The tributes praise his wit, distinctive appearance and role in shaping American film criticism on television since the 1970s.
Andy Burnham has been installed as prime minister and has promised immediate measures to give households "breathing room" on the cost of living. He has begun selecting a cabinet, signalled support for new North Sea drilling, and faces immediate fiscal and defence funding gaps that his first autumn Budget must fill.
The CBS News program 60 Minutes is undergoing a major personnel shakeup. Nick Bilton has announced five new hires, including Ross Douthat and Norah O’Donnell, along with Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips, to join as correspondents or contributors. The changes follow previous layoffs and leadership shifts under Bari Weiss’s editorship.
The CBS News division, led by Bari Weiss, has seen a wave of departures at 60 Minutes, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Tanya Simon, and other veterans. Anderson Cooper has left, and Scott Pelley was fired, as the network faces internal tensions and questions about editorial direction. New hires across the program aim to stabilize coverage and restore trust amid ongoing changes and a larger merger dispute involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The new British prime minister has stated that defending Britain’s national interests comes first in its dealings with the United States. In a warm initial exchange with President Trump, the PM says he will voice differences if needed and will not rush to elections. Defence spending remains a key issue as ministers map out plans ahead of the autumn budget.
Authorities have identified 21-year-old Abdul Ballout as the suspect who has driven a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Christopher Street Day closing party, then stabbed people; one woman has died and about 29–31 people have been injured. Police have shot and killed Ballout after a manhunt, and investigators have found a video and other material referencing Islamic State on devices linked to him.
CBS Evening News has seen ratings improve with a substitute anchor, Matt Gutman, delivering best performance in 17 weeks as Tony Dokoupil recovers from fluctuations in viewership. Independent confirms Gutman’s temporary boost, while The Guardian notes ongoing challenges for Bari Weiss’s leadership and 60 Minutes changes amid a broader network transition.