The UK government has introduced the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, requiring venues and events with over 200 capacity to take steps to prevent terror attacks. The bill, named after Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, aims to make public spaces safer. Venues that fail to comply may face fines up to £18m. The move comes seven years after the Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people. The bill will be debated and voted on by MPs and peers, with campaigners welcoming the move as a step towards improved security.

Donald Trump has ruled out another presidential debate with Kamala Harris before the November election. Trump claimed he won the first debate, despite instant polls suggesting Harris performed better. Harris called for another debate, citing the high stakes. The two candidates are in a tight race, with polls showing a close contest. Trump's decision comes after their first debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Harris responded at a campaign rally in North Carolina, emphasizing the importance of another debate for voters.

Despite UK government efforts to attract skilled migrants, high-wage foreign workers are increasingly favoring countries like France and the Netherlands over the UK. Data from job-search platform Indeed shows that only 20% of clicks on UK job postings from abroad were for high-wage positions, a lower proportion than most advanced economies. In contrast, 40% of foreign clicks targeted the UK’s lowest-paid jobs, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Conservative policies aimed at limiting low-skill migration. The UK trails behind other nations in attracting top-tier talent, as high-wage workers opt for better opportunities elsewhere in Europe.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in the US for talks with President Joe Biden on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Starmer is set to meet Biden at the White House on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on Ukraine's request to use Western-supplied long-range missiles against Russian targets. Although Ukraine has urged the West to lift restrictions on its weaponry, concerns over escalation have delayed approval. The visit comes ahead of the US presidential election and follows Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s trip to Kyiv with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Key decisions on military aid are still pending.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump made the declaration on Truth Social, stating, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!" after engaging in previous debates with President Joe Biden in June and Harris earlier this week. His decision to skip a third debate comes amid heightened tensions as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with both candidates vying for public support in a deeply polarized political landscape.

Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, was brutally murdered by her husband, Thomas, in Binningen, Switzerland. Discovered on February 13, authorities concluded she was strangled before her body was dismembered with a jigsaw and other tools. Some remains were "pureed" in a blender and dissolved in chemicals. Thomas claimed self-defence, alleging she attacked him with a knife, but forensic reports contradicted this. Investigators uncovered Thomas's sadistic tendencies and mental illness, revealing previous violent behavior toward Kristina and a former partner. The federal court rejected his appeal for release.

A video of King Charles warmly hugging New Zealand’s women’s rugby team, the Black Ferns, at Buckingham Palace is winning hearts online. In the clip, shared on Instagram by the Black Ferns and The Royal Family, team member Ayesha Leti-I’iga asks the King if he would share a hug, to which he cheerfully agrees, replying, “Why not?” The King also posed for a selfie with the team. Social media users praised the heartwarming moment, with many commenting on the joy and breaking of royal traditions. One user wrote, “This made me teary! Breaking barriers with one hug.”

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has requested that Hindu communities pause Durga Puja music during Islamic prayer times. Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (ret.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced that local puja committees have agreed to stop using sound systems and musical instruments during azan and namaz. This measure aims to respect Islamic practices while ensuring peaceful celebrations. Chowdhury made the statement while reviewing law and order preparations for Durga Puja at the Dhaka Secretariat. The move underscores the government’s efforts to balance religious observances and maintain harmony.

The prestigious Canadian literary award, formerly known as the Scotiabank Giller Prize, has rebranded to distance itself from its sponsor's controversial investments. Scotiabank's asset management subsidiary holds shares in Elbit Systems, an Israeli weapons manufacturer implicated in civilian casualties. Despite the name change, Scotiabank remains the prize's main sponsor. The Giller Foundation cited a desire to focus on authors and their achievements, rather than the sponsor's activities. The move follows months of protests and criticism from literary figures and human rights groups.

Five Palestinians were killed in an deadly Israeli air strike in Tubas, West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities. The IDF said it targeted a "terrorist cell" with explosives. In a separate incident, an Israeli soldier was killed in a ramming attack involving a fuel tanker near Givat Assaf. The driver, a Palestinian man, was neutralized by Israeli forces. The circumstances of the ramming incident are disputed, with the driver's community leader suggesting a loss of vehicle control. The incidents occurred amid ongoing tensions in the region.