‘Profoundly distressing’: record number of deaths in custody and police operations in NSW 01. May 2026 (08:15) There were 66 deaths in custody and police operations in 2025 – 18 more than the previous yearWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedThere were a record number of New South Wales deaths in custody and police operations last year, with almost a quarter of prisoner deaths recorded as self-harm, a coroner’s court report states.Of those who killed themselves, most were by hanging, despite millions being invested to remove ligature points. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes 01. May 2026 (08:00) The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.(New York Times)
BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft 01. May 2026 (08:00) EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after scrapping support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s neediest countries.EnComm Aviation, a Kenya-based aid cargo operator, claims the decision forced the cancellation of humanitarian contracts and reduced supplies to South Sudan, now threatened by famine, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), among others. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
An unorthodox version of quantum theory could reveal what reality is 01. May 2026 (08:00) The implications of quantum mechanics suggest reality isn't as solid as we think it is, but physicist David Bohm had a spin on the theory that restores reality. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan explores how we could test Bohmian mechanics – and if it will ever become more widely accepted(New Scientist)
Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Golders Green attack 01. May 2026 (07:54) Essa Suleiman charged after two men stabbed in north London, say police Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, the Metropolitan police has said.The 45-year-old has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place over the incident, police said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Glamorous owner of legendary restaurant ordered to pay $1million after feud with ex-partner as eatery faces closing for good