Ovo Energy boss proposes plan to stave off household bill crisis
Ovo Energy’s boss has sent the government a 10-point plan to cut energy bills based on earnings. Source
Street racing crash spans entire block, causes $1000's in damage
Street racing crash spans entire block, causes $1000's in damage Source
Brazilian Officials Reach Truce on Voting Machines Targeted by BolsonaroPresident Jair Bolsonaro has claimed that Brazil’s voting machines are vulnerable to fraud, with little evidence. Election officials agreed to explore changes to security tests before the October election.By André Spigariol and Jack Nicas
Brazilian Officials Reach Truce on Voting Machines Targeted by BolsonaroPresident Jair Bolsonaro has claimed that Brazil’s voting machines are vulnerable to fraud, with little evidence. Election officials agreed to explore changes to security tests before the October election.By André Spigariol…
‘It’s cold, it’s mouldy, we’re ill non-stop’: the UK families living in fear of winter
‘Your children should feel safe and secure and happy,’ says Alifjane Begum, one of millions who live in cold homes. ‘They’re not’ Cold homes will cost children’s lives and cause long-term damage, warn experts Last winter Ayaat, four, was “severely…
Newspaper headlines: 'Act fast on energy hikes' and Giggs trial ends
Liz Truss is urged to deliver cost-of-living help and Ryan Giggs’ trial collapses – Thursday’s papers. Source
UN rights chief releases controversial Xinjiang report on her final day
Against China’s wishes, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday released a much-anticipated report on China’s treatment of Uyghur and other Muslim minority peoples in its northwestern Xinjiang region. Source
Safe workloads would help fix Australia’s nurse shortage, union says
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation goes to jobs summit saying nurse-to-patient ratios more important than pay Follow the day’s news, live Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast Achieving safe workloads for nurses is more…
US life expectancy falls to lowest level since 1996
The two-year decline is the steepest seen in a century and was mostly fuelled by Covid-19. Source
Don't expect home prices to come crashing down
Rising mortgage rates are taking a toll on the US housing market. But those hoping for prices to drop probably won’t catch a break anytime soon. Source
U.N. Experts Plan Perilous Visit to Ukrainian Nuclear Plant ThursdayThe international team prepared to cross the front lines to inspect the embattled, Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant, but it was not clear how long the Russians would let them stay.By Andrew E. Kramer
U.N. Experts Plan Perilous Visit to Ukrainian Nuclear Plant ThursdayThe international team prepared to cross the front lines to inspect the embattled, Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant, but it was not clear how long the Russians would let them stay.By Andrew E….