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Key findings from the Guardian’s investigation of Louisiana’s justice of the peace courts

The system allows judges to boost their modest salaries, with one judge earning more than $400,000 in 2025 Continue reading...

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‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges

Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace court system may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes Continue reading...

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SPFL invites bids for new Scottish Premiership TV deal

The SPFL expects "strong interest" after inviting broadcasters to bid for the UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign.

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Young people: share your views on youth protests around the world

Young people in France, India and Albania and other parts of the world are protesting and we want to hear from them about the reasons they’re taking to the streets Young people in different parts of the world are protesting and we want to hear from them about the reasons they’re taking to the streets and on social media. Across France there have been student-led rallies demanding action against inequality and staff shortages in schools. Young people in Albania have been involved in anti-government protests over corruption. And i n India, Gen-Z have been demonstrating against an examination scandal, rising unemployment and a lack of accountability in politics. Last year there were youth protests in many other countries including Morocco, Nepal, Madagascar, the Philippines and Peru. Continue

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Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, projections suggest

The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.

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PSG v Barcelona - Europe's most exciting match-up?

Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday.

Revolut outage hits 'multiple services' as thousands of users report app issues

Some users of the British neobank reported being unable to make some payments or access funds in its app on Tuesday.

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The 'Teenage Dirtbags' sponsored by US rock band

The US frontman, responsible for Teenage Dirtbag, says the team could be treated to a private show.

US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.

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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

Who exactly will be affected by the UK review of benefits for young people?

Around one in eight 16- to 24-year-olds are ‘Neet’ – and Alan Milburn is hinting that the overhaul of their support may be controversial With nearly 1 million young people not in education, employment or training (a cohort known as “Neets”), the government and its advisers have signalled that welfare benefits may be cut to fund more job support for them. What may change and who will be affected? Continue reading...

Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population

Rise in economic hardship and changes in attitudes towards migration could explain drop in support, experts say Public support for the NHS’s founding principles – that it is free to use, available to everyone and tax-funded – has fallen over the last five years, research has shown. Backing for all three pillars dropped between 2021 and 2025 across the UK population, except for a small rise in millennials’ support for the NHS being funded from taxation. Continue reading...

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