Thousands take part in London rally against Donald Trump’s Gaza plan
The protest comes after Hamas handed over three male Israeli captives as part of the ceasefire agreement
‘We can’t change our leader again’: Tories despair at Badenoch’s poor PMQs performances
Allies want to give Conservative leader more time, but many insist her approach to Keir Starmer needs total overhaul
Kemi Badenoch is being urged to overhaul her approach to prime minister’s questions and bring in more experienced advisers to prepare for the weekly political joust, amid criticisms of her approach to taking on Keir Starmer.
Some MPs are complaining that their fledgling leader is raising the wrong topics and picking unconvincing lines of attack against the prime minister at PMQs, which is her most prominent opportunity to make the political weather. Others have been concerned about the level of support for her from colleagues during the exchanges.
Continue reading...How realistic is the African Union’s call for reparatory justice?
African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers at a summit in Ethiopia.
Rachel Reeves has three options to dodge an economic crisis and all are unthinkable
As her £9.9bn of headroom evaporates, chancellor will have to raise taxes, cut spending or break ‘iron-clad’ fiscal rules
When Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons on budget day on 30 October as this country’s first woman chancellor, she was brimming with pride: “To girls and young women everywhere, I say: Let there be no ceiling on your ambition, your hopes and your dreams.”
Four months on, however, there are few women or men, young or old, at Westminster, who would envy Reeves’s lot in charge of the country’s finances. The bind she finds herself in is more the stuff of a chancellor’s nightmares than dreams.
Continue reading...Two-year-old girl and her mother die from Munich car attack injuries
Afghan man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately driving car into trade union demonstration on Thursday
A two-year-old girl and her mother died on Saturday from injuries suffered in the car-ramming attack in Munich on Thursday that left 37 others injured, police said.
“Unfortunately, we have to confirm the deaths today of the two-year-old child and her 37-year-old mother,” a police spokesperson told AFP.
Continue reading...Mother and child die from injuries after Munich car attack
The 37-year-old woman and two-year-old child are the first fatalities from Thursday's attack.
China courts frazzled Europe as Western alliance wavers – South China Morning Post
- China courts frazzled Europe as Western alliance wavers South China Morning Post
- China seeks stronger cooperation with Germany and EU Reuters
- Sound Sino-European Ties Are Desired by the World, Chinese Foreign Ministry Says U.S. News & World Report
- Beijing: World looking for stable EU-China ties baha news
- Wang Yi: China to deepen cooperation with France in various fields chinadailyhk
China courts frazzled Europe as Western alliance wavers – South China Morning Post
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Stubb: US gave Europe ‘questionnaire’ on Ukraine security guarantees – Euronews
- Stubb: US gave Europe 'questionnaire' on Ukraine security guarantees Euronews
- Exclusive: US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees Reuters
- US demands Europe sets out arms and troops support for postwar Ukraine Financial Times
- Official denies Ukraine will participate in Russia-US meeting in Saudi Arabia. Kyiv Independent
- US to mediate Russia, Ukraine peace talks without Europe — but demands plans on post-war support New York Post
Doctors order ‘absolute rest’ for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection – NPR
- Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis due to respiratory infection NPR
- Pope Francis showing 'some' improvement amid hospitalization for bronchitis, Vatican says ABC News
- 88-year-old Pope Francis admitted to hospital for bronchitis CNN
- Pope Francis will remain in hospital, Vatican says Fox News
- Eye Opener: Pope Francis remains hospitalized CBS News
French customs seize dinosaur teeth found in lorry
The teeth belonging to creatures from roughly 70 million years ago were discoveredin a lorry.
One dies in attempted Channel crossing after small boat sinks off Calais coast
A further 69 people were rescued in what French authorities called a very busy night for crossings
One person has died trying to cross the Channel in a small boat that sank off the coast of Calais, while 69 were rescued during what French authorities said was a very busy night for crossings.
The small boat began to take in water before French navy ship Abeille Normandie rescued the 70 people on board. Only half of those on board had life jackets. The French navy’s Dauphin helicopter was also involved in the rescue operation.
Continue reading...Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red
Defending champions Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna to stall their title charge in Pamplona.
Four released Palestinians in critical condition, hospitalised in Ramallah
Released Palestinians report severe malnutrition and physical abuse in Israeli prisons.
Mother and child die from injuries after car ramming attack in Munich – Reuters
- Mother and child die from injuries after car ramming attack in Munich Reuters
- Mother, daughter die from injuries suffered in Munich car attack ABC News
- Munich car ramming that injured 36 investigated as 'Islamic extremism' NBC News
- German prosecutors investigate possible Islamic extremist motive for Munich car-ramming attack The Associated Press
- Car plows into Munich crowd in ‘suspected attack,’ authorities say The Washington Post
Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance
Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.
Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance
Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.
Bukavu: Looting reported as rebels advance on DR Congo city – BBC.com
- Bukavu: Looting reported as rebels advance on DR Congo city BBC.com
- Congo PM demands 'withdrawal of Rwandan troops' after M23 reach Bukavu suburbs Reuters
- Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC The Guardian
- Rwanda-backed rebels advance in eastern Congo as residents flee by the thousands NBC News
- DR Congo’s M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit Al Jazeera English
UK rushes forward plans for £2.5bn steel investment after Trump announces tariffs
US president’s announcement prompts government to publish green paper weeks ahead of schedule
The government has rushed forward plans for a £2.5bn investment in the UK steel industry after Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium into the US.
The business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, will publish a green paper entitled Plan for Steel on Sunday – several weeks before schedule – in a sign of how Trump’s tariffs are sending shock waves through a UK government desperate to kickstart economic growth.
Continue reading...A 2-year-old girl and her mother have died after the car-ramming attack in Munich – The Associated Press
- A 2-year-old girl and her mother have died after the car-ramming attack in Munich The Associated Press
- A driver plows into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 30 people The Associated Press
- Mother and 2-year-old daughter die days after Munich ramming attack, police say NBC News
- What We Know About the Munich Car Attack The New York Times
- Mother, daughter die from injuries suffered in Munich car attack ABC News