No. 48 · Friday, 25 September 2026
Which anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage after allegedly slashing a migrant dinghy in the Channel?
BDaniel Thomas
Why
Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, was charged with criminal damage and failing to disclose his phone pin, the BBC and Guardian reported.
BBCWhich Sri Lanka batter scored 121 to help his side beat England at Headingley and level the ODI series?
CKusal Mendis
Why
Kusal Mendis hit 121 off 100 balls as Sri Lanka won by 16 runs to level the series ahead of the decider at The Oval, the BBC reported.
BBCWhich city council plans to fire and rehire thousands of staff after pay talks with unions broke down?
AGlasgow City Council
Why
Glasgow City Council said it would fire and rehire over 20,000 staff under new contracts after negotiations with trade unions collapsed, Sky reported.
SkyNHS bodies in some parts of England have imposed a minimum wait of how long for ADHD and autism assessments?
BTwo years
Why
Four NHS integrated care boards imposed a two-year minimum wait for assessments due to soaring demand, the Guardian reported, prompting patient groups to call it 'scandalous'.
Guardian