Fifteen people, including former Conservative MP Craig Williams, have been charged by the Gambling Commission with betting offences related to bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election. The investigation focused on individuals suspected of using confidential information about the proposed election date to gain an unfair advantage in betting markets. Those charged include various Conservative party officials and candidates, as well as Williams' partner Laura Saunders. All current members of staff who have been charged are being suspended with immediate effect.

A man dressed as a giant rat, known as the "Selly Oak rat", attended a full meeting of Birmingham City Council to raise concerns about the city's bin strike. With 21,000 tonnes of uncollected household rubbish on the streets, security experts warn that residents may be at increased risk of fraud as "bin raiders" search through discarded waste for confidential documents.

Youth Demand protesters held a demonstration outside Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s home, placing fake body bags representing child victims of conflict and displaying signs calling for an end to British arms exports to Israel. The protest was part of a planned month-long series of "swarming road-blocks" aimed at disrupting traffic in London daily. Additionally, the group blocked several roads in the city, including Commercial Street, Angel Junction, and Tower Bridge, causing inconvenience to commuters while holding signs reading "Youth Demand an End to Genocide" and "Stop Arming Israel."

Crowds gathered across the US on Saturday to protest against President Trump, with rallies held in over 1,200 locations. The protests were sparked by various grievances, including immigration raids and economic issues. Thousands attended events in cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC, where speakers criticized the administration's policies and wealthy donors, particularly Elon Musk. The protests came after a week of poor results for Trump and his allies, including a special congressional election in Florida and a court election in Wisconsin.