Meta whistleblower’s lawyer says he too is prevented from promoting her book 01. June 2026 (14:01) Ravi Naik says legal ruling that forced Sarah Wynn-Williams to make silent appearance at Hay festival also applies to himThe lawyer representing the Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams has said he too has been prevented from promoting her memoir under a legal ruling, after her silent appearance at the Hay festival.Ravi Naik said the terms of an arbitration proceeding meant neither Wynn-Williams nor her “agents” could promote her bestselling book Careless People or say anything disparaging about the company. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug targets 01. June 2026 (14:00) Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses(New Scientist)
Cyclist praised for rescuing four people who nearly drowned in Ruhr, Germany 01. June 2026 (13:59) Family were enjoying a waterside barbecue in Bochum before members ended up in jeopardy in riverA cyclist has been praised for having “stepped in decisively” and rescuing four members of a family who nearly drowned in the Ruhr River in Germany during a waterside barbecue that almost ended in tragedy.The family of eight had set themselves up on the riverbank in the western city of Bochum, the local fire brigade reported, but the gathering took a panicked turn when one woman got too close to the water’s edge and toppled down into the current, police told local media. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity 01. June 2026 (13:59) Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani MahamaGhana’s LGBTQ community is living in fear after the country’s parliament approved a sweeping bill that criminalises the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, rights groups have warned.The legislation, which was passed on Friday, mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Royal Mail investigated again as almost a quarter of first-class post arrives late 01. June 2026 (13:56) Latest figures show the company’s delivery performance has worsened compared with the previous yearBusiness live – latest updatesThe postal regulator has launched an investigation into Royal Mail for once again missing its annual delivery targets, with almost a quarter of first-class mail arriving late.The company, which has been fined £37m since 2023 for routinely failing to meet delivery targets set by Ofcom, revealed on Friday that 24.3% of first-class mail failed to arrive on time in the year to the end of March. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Indigenous elder hits out at Welcome to Countries being used 'before every meeting' arguing Aussies just tune out