Public frustrated by asylum seeker housing, says minister Jonathan Reynolds

Kate Whannel Political reporter PA Media The government shares the public’s “huge frustration” at the pressure the asylum system puts on housing supply, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said. Speaking to the... Read more »

Zelensky approves new anti-corruption bill, vows to submit it to parliament on July 24

Editor’s note: This is a developing story, and it is being updated. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 24 that he had approved the text of a new draft law aimed at... Read more »

Bichette hits clutch homer as Blue Jays beat Yankees 8-4

The Toronto Blue Jays made a strong case for old-school baseball in their series win over the long-ball-loving New York Yankees. Bo Bichette’s two-run homer capped off a wild victory as Toronto... Read more »

Germany lose to Spain in semifinal – DW – 07/23/2025

There is an inevitability about Spain. Whether it’s the confidence of scoring 14 goals in the group stage, the adversity this squad has overcome in the last three years or having two-time... Read more »

Time to expose the green lie

A landmark class action lawsuit targeting manufacturers, importers and retailers of “biodegradable” disposable utensils has been filed in court. Zalul organization, spearheading this legal challenge, charges these companies with public deception while... Read more »

Why is there conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

Months of border tension between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated into an armed clash that has killed as many as 11 civilians and left others fleeing for safety.  Both countries have exchanged... Read more »

Columbia University settlement; Trump’s AI policies : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top... Read more »

Mum and children killed in shooting were fabric of community, says MP

PSNI The three victims have been named as Vanessa Whyte and her son James and daughter Sara A mother and two children killed in a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide in... Read more »

Calvin Klein jeans for free! Branded clothes dumped in the desert snapped up on anti-fast fashion website | Global development

Every week, Bastián Barria ventures into the Atacama desert in northern Chile looking for items of discarded clothing in the sand. About half of the hundreds of garments he finds are in... Read more »

EU states back €93bn reprisals if US trade talks fail

European Union member states have voted to approve counter-tariffs on €93 billion of US goods, which could be imposed should the bloc fail to reach a trade deal with Washington, EU diplomats... Read more »