Global Sumud Flotilla describes interception as ‘violent raid’ as IDF urges activists to deliver aid via ‘established channels’ Israeli forces have intercepted and detained the crews of at least 22 boats near the Greek island of Crete from a flotilla that is attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid. The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of about 58 vessels carrying people from across 70 countries, departed from Italy on Sunday. Continue reading
A new reboot of the 1999 horror hit will feature two of the original stars and the directing team as executive producers The reboot of The Blair Witch Project will now boast those involved with the original as producers after they voiced their frustration. The 1999 indie smash was made for $35,000 but made $248m, becoming one of the most profitable films ever made. Continue reading...
US president’s latest outburst comes a day after he suggested a possible reduction in US troops in Germany Why does the US have military bases in Germany – and will Trump follow through on his threat to cut numbers? Donald Trump has again lashed out at Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying he should focus on “fixing his broken country” and trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war – and spend less time “interfering” in Iran. “The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war wi
The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’ Press freedom around the world is at its lowest ebb in a generation, according to an influential annual index that highlights growing authoritarian pressure on the media. The average score for the 180 countries assessed by the World Press Freedom Index , compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), was the lowest in the index’s 25-year history. Continue reading...
The House is expected to vote Thursday to end the DHS shutdown.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
The government has announced £25m to increase security for Jewish communities Morning. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she understands the fears faced by the Jewish community in the UK as the government announced extra funding to boost police patrols and protections around synagogues, schools and community centres. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she was pressed on comments made by the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, that people in the UK who are visibly Jewish are no longer safe, after two Je
NBC News · Oct 8
King Charles III and Queen Camilla departed the White House, sharing a few words with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump before exchanging goodbyes.
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Senior police officer warns of young people being drawn into violent extremism as Alfie Coleman found guilty More and more young people are being drawn into the world of violent extremism, a senior police officer has warned, as a young neo-Nazi was convicted of planning a mass gun attack after being caught in an undercover MI5 sting. Alfie Coleman, a former supermarket worker from Great Notley in Essex, compiled a hate-list of colleagues and customers he branded with racial slurs or as “race tra
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the Conservatives Good morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections. Keir Starmer had been planning a big speech today, but he, and other political leaders, are today focusing on their response to the Golders Green stabbing and the antisemitism threat facing Britain’s Jewish community – described by as “national security emergency” b
