FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Fiji ant study provides new evidence of insects’ decline on remote islands
DNA analysis of endemic specimens in museums finds 79% of ant populations in Pacific archipelago are shrinking
Island-dwelling insects have not been spared the ravages of humanity that have pushed so many of their invertebrate kin into freefall around the world, new research on Fijian ant populations has found.
Hundreds of thousands of insect species have been lost over the past 150 years and it is believed the world is now losing between 1% and 2.5% a year of its remaining insect biomass – a decline so steep that many entomologists say we are living through an “insect apocalypse”. Yet long-term data for individual insect populations is sparse and patchy.
Continue reading...Struggling to walk, Elizabeth Tsurkov embraces loved ones after return to Israel from captivity – The Times of Israel
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Global Sumud Flotilla determined to continue to Gaza after Tunisia attacks
Attacks on flotilla described as distractions by activists who plan to continue their journey to end Gaza's blockade.
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
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Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland's participation in the contest "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".
Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.
No 10 says Starmer found Mandelson’s emails to Epstein ‘reprehensible’ – UK politics live
Despite being repeatedly asked, No 10 declines to say the PM was ‘misled’ by Mandelson
Stephen Doughty, a Foreign Office minister, is responding to the UQ about Peter Mandelson.
He starts by making the point that it is the anniversary of the “despicable” 9/11 terrorism attacks.
Keir Starmer must sack Peter Mandelson without further delay - and come clean about what he knew when, and whether he sanctioned blocking the publication of damaging material.
UK government documents shouldn’t be hidden from the public just because they are damaging to the Labour party - and by backing Peter Mandelson to the hilt, the prime minister’s own reputation is now on the line.
Blackpool hospital neglect contributed to suicide of man who waited 22 hours for help, coroner rules
Jamie Pearson killed himself in toilet at Blackpool Victoria hospital after being admitted over painkiller overdose
The death of a 27-year-old man who killed himself in a hospital toilet after waiting 22 hours to be seen by the mental health team was “contributed to by neglect”, a coroner has ruled.
Jamie Pearson was admitted to Blackpool Victoria hospital’s A&E department after taking an overdose of high-strength painkillers on 17 August 2024.
Continue reading...Trump blamed ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk’s death – even as shooter’s identity remains unknown
In Oval Office address, president decried the demonization of political opponents, ignoring his own past rhetoric
In his Oval Office address on Wednesday, Donald Trump sought to blame the “radical left” for Charlie Kirk’s killing while the shooter’s identity and motivations remained unclear. Trump promised an unspecified crackdown that could also target “organizations” that he claimed contributed to political violence.
Trump’s speech underscored an aggressive effort to pin the attack on the left while ignoring his own role in fomenting politically motivated violence.
Continue reading...Man held after suspected arson attack on office of Labour MP Sharon Hodgson
Police investigate after images show roof of building destroyed in Washington, Tyne and Wear
A man in his 20s has been arrested by police after a suspected arson attack wrecked the constituency office of the Labour MP Sharon Hodgson.
There is little left of the first floor office in the Concord area of Washington, Tyne and Wear, after a fire that took place when it was unoccupied in the early hours of the morning.
Continue reading...Lawmaker calls for French criminal investigation into TikTok
Move comes after parliamentary inquiry into social media platform’s psychological effects on minors
A French lawmaker has asked the state prosecutor for a criminal investigation into whether TikTok was responsible for “endangering the lives” of its young users.
Arthur Delaporte, a Socialist MP, said he co-chaired a six-month French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors and heard testimony from families, social media executives and influencers.
Continue reading...Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic will be sending Poland more support to defend Nato's eastern flank.
Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks
The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
Nigel Farage urged to clarify whether he saved tax on Essex constituency home
Labour and Lib Dems say Reform leader has questions to answer on who paid for £885,000 property owned by his partner
Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called for Nigel Farage to clarify whether he saved tax on a house in his constituency, after a BBC investigation questioned whether his partner did, as Farage has said, buy the home with her own money.
The Guardian first reported in May that the house in Clacton, which Farage initially said he had bought himself, is in fact wholly owned by Laure Ferrari, his long-term partner.
Continue reading...Starmer and Cooper lead from the back as junior ministers take the Mandy flak | John Crace
PM and foreign secretary were nowhere in sight as hapless Stephen Doughty faced the Commons over Peter Mandelson
If only there had been some kind of clue. The tiniest of hints that Peter Mandelson might not have been a suitable candidate to act as the UK ambassador in Washington.
Like being forced to resign from the cabinet over a failure to disclose a loan from Geoffrey Robinson. Like being forced to resign from the cabinet a second time over allegations of trying to procure a passport for the Hinduja brothers. Like his financial arrangements with the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Like his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Continue reading...Trump to award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom
During a 9/11 memorial address, the president honored the far-right activist who was fatally shot on Wednesday
Speaking at the Pentagon on Thursday morning for memorial services marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks, Donald Trump said he would be awarding rightwing activist and close ally Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Wednesday, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Kirk was a “giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people”, Trump said. “Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika and his beautiful children, fantastic people they are. We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”
Continue reading...‘We are in a war’: rightwing media vow retribution for Charlie Kirk killing
Furious reaction from media figures and Donald Trump blames left for shooting of conservative activist
Full report: FBI says it found weapon as hunt for suspect continues
Trump blamed ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk’s death – even as shooter’s identity remains unknown
The killing of Charlie Kirk prompted a furious reaction from rightwing media on Wednesday, with prominent figures claiming “we’re in a war” and vowing “retribution” for Kirk’s death.
It was a reaction that will heighten fears about political violence in the US, coming hours after Kirk, the rightwing activist and provocateur, was shot and killed during an event at Utah university.
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