Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of wasteful government spending on public relations contracts, totaling about £130m in 2020, during a session of PMQs. Johnson defended the expenditure as necessary for raising vaccine awareness and supporting trials. Starmer also criticized the government for spending millions on PPE that failed to reach frontline workers, while Johnson acknowledged that some providers were more effective than others. The NHS is reportedly ready for a mass vaccine rollout.

Experts warn that the Planpincieux glacier on the Mont Blanc massif is at risk of collapse, with potential ice avalanches involving about 250,000 cubic metres of ice. Courmayeur's mayor has closed roads near the Italian side of the mountain as a precaution.

Senator Jean-Marie Ralph Féthière fired shots in the air, injuring two people during a protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Senator Willot Joseph was also seen with a firearm at a separate protest. The unrest is partly due to power outages and fuel shortages following the collapse of Haiti's deal with Venezuela and a dispute with an American energy supplier.

John Bercow has announced his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons after ten years in the role, describing it as the greatest honor of his professional life. Known for his distinctive call for 'Order!' among MPs, Bercow has served as a member of parliament since 1997 and assumed the speakership in 2009.

The UK Parliament was prorogued in the early hours of Tuesday amid opposition protests, with MPs displaying signs reading 'Silenced' and attempting to prevent Speaker John Bercow from leaving his chair to make the suspension official. Conservative MPs escorted Bercow amidst shouts of 'Shame on you', as opposition members criticized the suspension as a tactic by the Prime Minister to push through Brexit by the 31 October deadline, deal or no deal. Parliament is set to reconvene on 14 October.

The Great Barrier Reef's condition has been officially downgraded to 'very poor' by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, with climate change, overfishing, and coral bleaching events being the primary causes. There is a risk to its UNESCO World Heritage listing, but experts suggest that its condition can improve with strong local and global actions.

The Marchioness pleasure boat disaster occurred on 20 August 1989, resulting in 51 fatalities after a collision with the dredger Bowbelle on the Thames. Following two hung jury trials, a 2000 public inquiry led to safety enhancements on the Thames, such as RNLI lifeboats and bridge lights signaling the presence of large vessels.

Campaigners from the People's Vote group herded six sheep through Westminster to protest against the risks of a no-deal Brexit to farmers, coinciding with the launch of their Farmers For A People's Vote initiative.

Following a month of LGBTQ+ Pride events worldwide, the article examines the current state of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and internationally, highlighting ongoing issues of homophobia and featuring insights from LGBTQ+ and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.