Labour’s election fixer draws fire as welfare rebellion looms

Amir Jalil Ali, the boyfriend of police officer Denna Fredericka Campbell, who was found shot to death in her Maryland apartment in 1995, has been charged with first-degree murder after the case was reopened. Campbell, a four-year veteran of the D.C. Metropolitan Police, was shot five times, and Ali's initial murder charge was dropped shortly after her death. Want More Context? 🔎

Staff at Tiergarten Nuremberg Zoo in Germany received death threats after euthanizing 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding and feeding some remains to lions, sparking outrage among activists. Zoo director Dr. Dag Encke defended the cull, stating that previous efforts to manage the population failed, while critics argue that such practices reflect a troubling view of animals as disposable commodities. Want More Context? 🔎

Dylan Danielson, 32, and his two daughters, Hayven, 12, and Fayeah, 8, were killed in a factory explosion in Nebraska on July 30, shortly after Danielson made a desperate call to his wife detailing their location amidst the chaos. Fundraisers have been launched to support their families as the investigation into the incident continues. Want More Context? 🔎

Hezbollah has rejected a Lebanese government decision to disarm the group, claiming it undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and serves Israeli interests. Amid US pressure and ongoing Israeli strikes, the government plans to restrict weapons to its forces by the end of the year, prompting internal dissent and a call for dialogue on national security only after halting Israeli aggression. Want More Context? 🔎

Women who allege abuse by Jeffrey Epstein express skepticism about the Justice Department's handling of records related to him, advocating for public disclosures while fearing for their privacy and potential political maneuvers by the Trump administration. They support unsealing grand jury testimonies if allowed to review sensitive content, amidst concerns over Ghislaine Maxwell receiving favorable treatment in exchange for testimony. Want More Context? 🔎

A 5-year-old girl from Christchurch, Tilly, is in critical condition at a Singapore hospital after developing gastrointestinal symptoms during a family holiday in Bintan, Indonesia, following their trip to Ireland. Her mother, Bridget Hendley, initially believed Tilly had a viral illness from traveling but grew concerned as her condition worsened. Want More Context? 🔎