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Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
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- TECH
Prediction Markets and States Clashed, Setting Off a Furious Political Battle
A legal dispute over the future of Kalshi, Polymarket and others has drawn in the Trump administration, the president’s son and nearly every state attorney general.
- AUTO
Electric vehicles are the future – but can Amsterdam's grid keep up? - Het Parool
Electric vehicles are the future – but can Amsterdam's grid keep up? Het Parool
- TECH
Influencers Have a Lot to Say About Politics. Many Are Quietly Paid for It.
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
- TECH
I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year
The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.
- BREAKING
A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China
Unseen and beautifully restored footage captures Wham!'s historic 1985 China tour, where George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley brought western pop to a curious and expectant nation.
- SPORTS
Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's
Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.
- SPORTS
'A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead
Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as England closed on 177-7 on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, giving them a lead of 357.
- STARTUPS
Between August 24 and August 29, 2026, as many as 20 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $215 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Cafe, Skincare, AI, Foodtech, Logistics, EV, Petcare, Autotech, Healthtech, Wellness, and Cl - instagram.com
Between August 24 and August 29, 2026, as many as 20 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $215 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Cafe, Skincare, AI, Foodtech,.
- SPORTS
'That's a stinker' - Gay trapped lbw by 'unplayable' Abbas delivery
After a lengthy rain delay that sees play halted for over three hours, England batter Emilio Gay is dimissed almost instantly after being trapped lbw by an "unplayable" ball from Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas on day three of their second…
- BREAKING
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
- STARTUPS
Funding and acquisitions in Indian startups this week [Aug 24 - Aug 29] - Entrackr
Funding and acquisitions in Indian startups this week [Aug 24 - Aug 29] Entrackr Funding and acquisitions in Indian startups this week [Aug 24 - Aug 29] Entrackr