Fresh tractor tax blow for Starmer as Labour could lose three quarters of rural seats, poll suggests

Two esteemed British museums, the British Museum and Science Museum, have defended their partnerships with BP despite calls to cut ties following the oil and gas giant's announcement of reducing investments in renewable energy. BP has signed a £19.8bn deal with Iraq for oil and gasfields, while cutting renewable energy investment by £3.95bn annually. The British Museum signed a 10-year partnership with BP for £50m in 2023, sparking criticism from environmental groups but the museum...

In response to a shouting match with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump faces backlash and accusations of bullying from UK politicians, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing unwavering support for Ukraine. Conservative MPs, including Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, defended Mr. Zelensky after Trump accused Kyiv of risking World War Three. Despite the controversy, the prime minister is working towards a lasting peace for Ukraine and looks forward to hosting the Ukrainian president in London. Full Article

Addressing the Human Rights Council, Mr. Türk highlighted the devastating impact of conflict and economic collapse on civilians in Myanmar, with over 1,800 killed in violence in 2024. The humanitarian crisis deepened with 3.5 million displaced and 15 million facing hunger, while economic collapse fueled corruption and crime. In South Sudan, the UN Commission detailed widespread violations, including extrajudicial killings and forced recruitment, with political leaders failing to address the ongoing violence and corruption plaguing...

Neil Speakman, a father from Bury, Greater Manchester, was jailed for 12 months after reversing into his three-year-old son, Albie, with a farm vehicle, causing fatal injuries. Although Speakman was cleared of gross negligence manslaughter, he admitted to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act for failing to ensure Albie's safety. The sentencing judge emphasized that caring for his son should have been the top priority and that the tragic incident could have been...

Nineteen-year-old Morgan Dorsett from Shropshire was identified as the teenager killed by a dog in a flat in Bristol. The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, attacked her in the Hartcliffe area of the city. Two individuals were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of the dog and possessing a prohibited breed, but have since been released on conditional bail as the investigation continues. Full Article

Agency teams in Gaza have been tirelessly working to support families overwhelmed by 15 months of conflict, displacement, and shortages, with UNRWA reaching two million people with food aid and restoring healthcare access to nearly 180,000 individuals. Despite challenges from Israeli laws restricting UNRWA's operations, the agency, along with other humanitarian partners, has provided essential services, including healthcare, food security, and education, to those in need in Gaza and the West Bank, where 40,000 people...