Sharaz Ali has been found guilty of murdering Bryonie Gawith and her three children in a house fire, a crime motivated by revenge against his former partner, Antonia Gawith. Calum Sunderland, who accompanied Ali, was convicted of manslaughter, while the trial highlighted the profound trauma inflicted on victims and first responders, with Ali now facing a potential life sentence.

Historic England has officially recognized 199 new or updated heritage sites in 2025, highlighting England's diverse historical landscape. Key additions span from neolithic cairns to WWII defences and significant architectural upgrades, underscoring the commitment to preserving Britain's cultural legacy.

Yvan Verougstraete, leading Les Engagés, proposes a center-left coalition for Brussels excluding MR after 540 days of stalemated negotiations. Backed by figures like Elke Van den Brandt, the plan seeks to unite various parties, though critics question its viability and potential instability.

Ukrainian authorities dismantled a major embezzlement scheme in defense procurement, focusing on tank armor kits, diverting over 102 million hryvnias through inflated contracts. Key figures include a former plant head and commercial director, with charges of misappropriation and money laundering filed as investigations into defective shell contracts continue.

The New South Wales government plans to implement two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel starting late 2028, coinciding with the Western Harbour Tunnel's opening. This initiative includes a permanent extension of the $60 toll cap and reintroduces northbound tolling, aiming to enhance fairness and revenue, with negotiations with Transurban ongoing for broader toll reforms.

The ACT Integrity Commission found former judge Walter Sofronoff engaged in serious corrupt conduct by leaking an inquiry report to journalists prior to its official release. Justice Wendy Abraham dismissed Sofronoff's case against the Commission, with his credibility further challenged by the Drumgold judgment which highlighted bias and improper communications.

BMW's electric vehicles will access Tesla's Supercharger network in the U.S. starting December 2025, enhancing charging convenience for BMW owners. This move, enabled by software upgrades and adapters, aligns with broader trends toward open-access EV charging systems.

Runway has launched GWM-1, an advanced General World Model aimed at unifying diverse domains and providing real-time interactive simulations. With applications in film, advertising, and robotics, GWM-1 promises broad industry impact, leveraging a partnership with CoreWeave and Nvidia to enhance scalability and performance.

A new bipartisan AI Talent Act, led by Reps. Brown and Jacobs, seeks to modernize federal hiring for AI jobs through skills-based assessments and centralized recruitment. This initiative aims to enhance national security and innovation by streamlining the hiring of top technical talent across federal agencies.

Maternal deaths surge in Eastern Congo as the government halts a free maternity care program amidst ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. The turmoil has led to massive displacements, disrupted healthcare services, and a humanitarian crisis, leaving pregnant women particularly vulnerable.