Florida court reverses felony murder charge for death of baby left in hot car 03. October 2026 (16:00) Rhonda Jewell was sentenced to 17 years for forgetting 10-month-old Ariya in car’s back seat, leading to child’s deathA state appeals court in Florida reversed the felony murder conviction of a woman who accidentally left a baby in her car, resulting in the child’s death.In July 2023, while babysitting four children from two different families, 46-year-old Rhonda Jewell forgot 10-month-old Ariya Paige was in the back of her car, and went inside to care for the other kids. Strapped into her carseat in the Florida summer heat, Ariya died of hyperthermia before Jewell realized her mistake. Jewell was convicted the following year of third-degree felony murder, predicated on the underlying felony of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. She was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference? 03. October 2026 (15:52) The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.(BBC News)
UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail 03. October 2026 (15:19) The 25-year-old was the sixth man detained as counter-terrorism police investigate ‘possible foreign state involvement’A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.The 25-year-old, a dual UK-Iranian national, was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Badenoch returns to Conservative conference much stronger than a year ago 03. October 2026 (15:00) Approval ratings for Tory leader and her party have crept up as she has asserted her style and authority but big challenges lie aheadA year ago, Tory MPs were braced for the prospect of yet another leadership battle to topple Kemi Badenoch as the party sunk to historic lows of 14-16% in the polls.At the time, the word “November” was uttered in hushed tones – this being the decisive month when rebels would be able to mount a challenge, Badenoch having served 12 months in office. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears 03. October 2026 (14:53) Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were charged with targeting site previously subjected to fatal terrorist attackTwo Iranian men identified a Manchester synagogue previously subjected to a fatal terrorist attack as a target for an alleged homemade bomb plot, a court has heard.Rahman Salehi, 34, from Salford, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, from Liverpool were charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to commit an act of terrorism on Friday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Greens would nationalise Thames and SE Water without paying compensation, says deputy leader – UK politics live 03. October 2026 (14:45) Rachel Millward tells Brighton conference: ‘Forget compensation for shareholders and creditors, these are insolvent companies’Ali says Britain is a multiracial, multicultural democracy that needs to protect “everyone’s equal right to belong.”At a time when Britain is facing unprecedented levels of racist violence and intimidation, the country needs leadership.
So I’m calling on Andy Burnham to recognise this as a national emergency.
Because this is not just a policing problem. It’s a test of whether a diverse democracy can protect the equal right of everyone to belong.People making the journey to the green party because they see we offer a real alternative.He says people are looking for a different kind of politics that recognises how multicultural the UK is.
Britain is becoming more diverse, not less. Can we build a country confident enough to live with difference? To protect everyone’s equal right to belong and to make diversity work with us all. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Will Spain's housing crisis lead to a snap election? 03. October 2026 (14:26) The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe is in Madrid, where a series of marches have been scheduled, after Spain's Congress rejected measures aimed at tackling the country's housing crisis.(BBC News)
