Major Azure Outage Affects Thousands, Post-Budget Scrutiny Looms for Starmer’s Tax Plans
Thousands of Users Affected by Major Azure Outage
A widespread outage at Microsoft Azure has left thousands of users unable to access critical cloud services, impacting businesses and individuals worldwide.
- Thousands of users unable affected by Microsoft Azure outage — Sky News
- Thousands of users affected by Microsoft Azure outage — Sky News
Centrist Liberals Poised for Historic Win in Dutch Election, Exit Polls Suggest
In a stunning turn of events, centrist liberal candidate Rob Jetten’s party appears on track to secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Dutch election, according to preliminary exit poll data. The polls indicate a significant lead over traditional conservative and populist parties, defying expectations and marking a potential shift in the country’s political landscape.
- Centrist liberals head for shock victory in Dutch election, exit poll says — BBC News
- Centrist liberals take shock lead in Dutch election, exit poll says — BBC News
- Centrist liberals under Rob Jetten lead Dutch election, exit poll says — BBC News
Starmer’s Tax Promises Face Scrutiny Amid Budget Uncertainty
Labour leader Keir Starmer hesitates to definitively rule out breaking manifesto commitments on tax, amid growing pressure over potential budget increases and their implications for voters.
- Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges — BBC News
- S Korea announces lowering of tariffs as part of new US trade deal — BBC News
- Starmer fails to rule out manifesto-breaking budget tax rises — Sky News
Deadly Conflict in Sudan: Thousands Killed and UN Aid Officials Expelled
Analysts estimate tens of thousands have been killed over two days during escalating conflict in Sudan. Meanwhile, top United Nations food aid officials are expelled as violence intensifies.
- Tens of thousands killed in two days in Sudan city, analysts believe — Sky News
- Sudan’s military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates — BBC News
Woman ’50-50′ on Whether She Is Madeleine McCann
A woman in court was asked if she still believes she is Madeleine McCann, with the jury divided on whether she identifies as Madeleine or someone else.
- Alleged stalker asked in court if she still believes she is Madeleine McCann — Sky News
- Woman ’50-50′ on whether she is Madeleine, jury told — BBC News
Post Office Capture Scandal Victims Feel Like ‘Second-Class’ Citizens
Victims of the Post Office capture scandal allege they are being treated unfairly, perceiving themselves as second-class citizens in response to the controversy.
- Victims of Post Office Capture scandal say they’re being treated as ‘second-class’ citizens — Sky News
At least 132 Killed in Rio Police Raid, Officials Say
A violent police raid in Rio resulted in at least 132 deaths, with bodies lining a neighborhood square after the operation.
- At least 132 killed in Rio police raid, officials say — BBC News
- Bodies lined up in neighbourhood square after deadly Rio police raid — BBC News
Council Backtracks, Says Cancelling Zoë Bread Fine Was a Mistake
The council reversed its decision to fine Zoë Bread for parking violations after public backlash. A BBC News investigation revealed that cancelling the fine was an error in judgment.
- Council backtracks on Zoë Bread parking fine — BBC News
- Cancelling Zoë Bread fine was mistake, council says — BBC News
Small Boat Migrant Jailed for Stabbing Man to Death in Derby Bank
Habaye Cabdiraxmaan Nur, a small boat migrant, has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison after stabbing a man to death inside a bank on High Street in Derby.
- Small boat migrant who stabbed man to death in high street bank jailed for at least 25 years — Sky News
- Small boat migrant who stabbed man to death at random in high street bank jailed — Sky News
Arrests made in London over death of one-year-old girl who came into contact with chemicals
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the death of a one-year-old girl in London, following her accidental exposure to chemicals.