Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

Explosive Wildfire in British Columbia Leaves 1 Dead

The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

By Ishani Desai and Mark Walker

Burnham Begins UK Cost-of-Living Tour Amid Row Over Prisoners

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a nationwide tour to promote new policies aimed at reducing the cost of living, just as controversy over his prisons policy threatens to end the honeymoon he’s enjoyed since taking office.

By Alex Wickham

How finance groups could help solve Burnham’s social care conundrum

A new system needs to replicate the universal appeal of the NHS without requiring commensurate public-sector spending

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters A British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters, the Guardian can reveal. Another Briton has been held in a regional prison for more than two months despite his family’s efforts to secure his release through the Foreign Office. Continue reading...

By Shivam Patel

Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region

A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.

3-year-old girl hospitalized after Maple Ridge, B.C., bear attack

A bear attack in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday has left a three-year-old girl in hospital.

UK PM Burnham vows to end ‘subscription traps’ amid cost-of-living crisis

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to crack down on hard-to-cancel subscriptions and fake discounts as part of measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Downing Street said on Sunday. The announcement came as the new Labour leader was set to return to work after a holiday and begin a tour of the country to talk to people about their financial pressures, his office said. Burnham said in a statement that “people are sick and tired of rip-off discounts and subscription traps”, whe...

By Agence France-Presse

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western US and Canada

More than 20,000 people were forced to abandon communities along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake

By Jamie Stengle and Wufei Yu

UK PM Burnham vows to end 'subscription traps' amid cost-of-living crisis

UK PM Burnham vows to end 'subscription traps' amid cost-of-living crisis

Woman, 80, dies in western Canada as wildfires spread

An 80-year-old woman died while leaving her home trying to escape a massive wildfire in Canada's British Columbia province, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said late yesterday.

Burnham begins U.K. cost-of-living tour amid row over prisoners

The British prime minister is rolling out "fixes" for smaller problems that contribute to the cost of living, as scrutiny grows of his approach to reducing prison overcrowding.

British DM calls on allies to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter

British Defense Minister Wes Streeting called on allies to increase the supply of air defense missiles to Ukraine ahead of winter.

Young British chess player falls to her death in Czech Republic - Radio Prague International

Young British chess player falls to her death in Czech Republic  Radio Prague International

NPP will not support any attempt to criminalise cocoa farmers – Isaac Yaw Opoku

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will not support any legislation or policy that seeks to criminalise cocoa farmers in Ghana.

By Albert Kuzor