Bull bison tosses Yellowstone tourist 8ft in air, with run-in caught on video 12. July 2026 (19:33) Man reportedly seriously injured by the bison, described as ‘agitated’ and ‘charging anything’ by photographerAn enraged, 2,000lb (900kg) bull bison hooked a tourist and tossed him 8ft into the air at a campsite in Wyoming’s Yellowstone national park on Friday – an encounter captured by a professional photographer who said the animal was “agitated, pissed off and charging anything and everything”.The tourist was reported to be seriously injured by the male bison while walking with his grandson through the Bridge Bay campground, south of Fishing Bridge. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labrador rescued after ‘eating discarded cannabis’ on Ben Nevis hike 12. July 2026 (19:02) Owner Christina Bluhme feared the worst after Tokyo began to lose consciousness while climbing the UK’s tallest mountainA dog has been rescued from Ben Nevis after falling ill from eating cannabis discarded on the mountain trail.Christina Bluhme was halfway up the UK’s highest mountain last weekend when her black labrador, Tokyo, lost the use of her legs and began drifting in and out of consciousness. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Scrapping early release for sex offenders could leave no capacity in jails, says David Lammy 12. July 2026 (19:00) Exclusive: Deputy PM says opponents have ‘no solutions’ to possible collapse of justice system in England and WalesDrugs, drones and heat: Amber Rudd and David Lammy begin search for answers to prisons crisisOpponents of plans to release rapists and sex offenders early from prison have “no solutions” to halt the criminal justice system’s possible collapse, David Lammy has said.Under pressure from Labour MPs – including the former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips – to curb the early release scheme, the deputy prime minister said failing to implement it could leave no capacity across jails in England and Wales in November. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Georgia teen to appear in plea hearing over 2024 school shooting that killed four people 12. July 2026 (18:42) Colt Gray, now 16, expected to change plea after pleading not guilty to 55 criminal counts in Apalachee shootingThe teenager accused of killing two students and two teachers during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee high school in Georgia has been scheduled to appear in court later in July for a “non-negotiated” plea hearing, according to records.Documents filed on Friday in Barrow county superior court in Winder, Georgia, show that Colt Gray is expected to change his plea at a hearing on 24 July, with the court scheduled to hold proceedings for both the plea and sentencing, as the Associated Press reported. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Back to the future as young England fans embrace fashion of the noughties 12. July 2026 (17:47) For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness was not congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they were for the football.Luke Grandon and Mattia Guarnera, both 27, are “massive” football fans, and their love for the game is expressed in their outfits. “I have a massive collection of vintage football shirts,” said Guarnera, wearing a white polo shirt with “LOVE” printed on the back from a limited-edition World Cup-themed collaboration between Lyle & Scott and the British artist Reuben Dangoor. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law 12. July 2026 (17:19) Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in office to push the Hillsborough law through its remaining stages in the Commons after months of delays.This bill aims to strengthen support for families seeking justice after major disasters and create new offences for officials who deliberately mislead the public or seek to block accountability. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave 12. July 2026 (17:19) Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest proportion of whom were young men, died by drowning in Germany last month, authorities have said, as extreme temperatures in western Europe that have been blamed for hundreds of excess deaths geared up again.In Germany’s worst death toll from drowning for more than two decades, 99 people died in June, according to official figures, after temperatures rose as high as 41.7C (107.1F) in some areas. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone 12. July 2026 (17:00) Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJeff Gilling was surprised when he looked at the contract for the aged care home his mother, Dorothy, was about to enter.Contained within it was a $52 daily fee for Foxtel, outings, newspapers and a choice of wines. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers 12. July 2026 (17:00) Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe days of filling out paper arrival cards are to end for millions of travellers arriving in Australia on international flights.The Albanese government has announced it will roll out digital passenger cards to all Australian international airports and seaports after a “successful” trial on Qantas flights into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government? 12. July 2026 (17:00) Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats – and the effect of preference flows is harder to predictGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s spectacular rise from a distant 6% of the vote in the last election to first or second in some recent polls has upended Australian politics. It has also made it a lot harder to predict what exactly will happen at the next election.Traditionally, pollsters and election experts would look at how preferences flowed in previous elections when estimating two-party preferred numbers, or translating polling into seat projections. This was fairly predictable when almost every seat would come down to a contest between Labor and the Coalition. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
