The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israel's history. (Image credit: AP)
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83. (Image credit: AP)
Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled history Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech Nils Pratley: More questions than answers on the future Four queens – blast furnaces named after Anne, Bess (Elizabeth), Victoria and Mary – loom over the British Steel works at Scunthorpe. Within days the queens could be under public ownership, after Keir Starmer on Monday promised legislation to nationalise the plant. “Strong n
Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink Japan’s biggest snack maker has been forced to use black-and-white packaging for some flagship products because of ink ingredient shortages caused by the strait of Hormuz blockade. Calbee said on Tuesday 14 of its products would switch to monochrome branding by the end of May. Continue reading...
The unanimous decision by the European Union, agreed to on Monday, was sparked by growing outrage over the devastation in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. (Image credit: Marius Burgelman)
Guardian - World · Oct 8
In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies ahead Good morning. Yesterday, Keir Starmer gave a speech which he hoped would draw a line under any potential moves within Labour to replace him, after the nation resoundingly punished his party at the ballot box. However his words were not enough to quell disquiet. Pressure on the prime minister is growing, with more than 70 Labour MPs publicly calling for him to stand
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia It looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on the floor, exercise books open on the desk. But it is a work of political art, intended to evoke the empty rooms of more than 20,500 Ukrainian children unlawfully taken to Russia. The work was on display on Monday at the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, as delegates from 63 countries
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Health secretary’s soft-right credentials put him at a disadvantage even with reduced membership under Starmer UK politics live – latest updates “Country first, party second” is a mantra Keir Starmer and his cabinet have repeated since being in opposition, seeking to draw a dividing line between Labour and their Conservative predecessors’ inclination for self-destruction. But party members do matter in politics – and a key problem for Wes Streeting, one of those with ambitions to succeed Keir St
