Reeves to make further welfare cuts but boost defence

The US State Department is piloting a controversial Trump-era scheme requiring citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay a $15,000 security deposit for tourist or business visas, purportedly to prevent overstays. Critics argue this policy, seen as discriminatory and costly, undermines America's reputation as a welcoming nation and overlooks that less than 2% of visitors overstay their visas. Want More Context? 🔎

A 90-year-old woman, Margaret Rose Harris, died after falling on an escalator in the WHSmith store at the Quadrant Shopping Centre in Swansea on January 21. An inquest revealed that she suffered severe leg injuries and that prescribed medications contributed to her bleeding; the coroner ruled her death as an accident, with no faults found in the escalator. Want More Context? 🔎

It has been 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which marked the start of the nuclear era and resulted in immense suffering and loss of life, with over 150,000 deaths in Hiroshima alone. Survivors like Yoshito Matsushige and Takato Michishita urge younger generations to recognize the horrors of war and the ongoing threat of nuclear conflict, emphasizing the need to learn from history. Want More Context? 🔎

Far-right activists are targeting asylum hotels, using livestreams to broadcast their abusive behavior towards residents and staff, as reported by Holly Evans. This escalation in hostility is setting the stage for nationwide anti-migrant protests and potential violence. Want More Context? 🔎

Lee Claydon, a 41-year-old father, tragically fell to his death from the upper balcony at Wembley Stadium during an Oasis concert, shortly after referencing the band in his final social media post. His partner Amanda and brother Aaron expressed their grief and love for him, and a GoFundMe page has been established to support the grieving family. Want More Context? 🔎

The Clintons have been subpoenaed to testify about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with Bill Clinton scheduled to appear on October 14 and Hillary on October 9. This follows revelations of Clinton's extensive travel on Epstein's private jet and the couple's past associations with Epstein, raising questions about their involvement amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's sex trafficking crimes. Want More Context? 🔎