‘You are not alone,’ Starmer declares in Christmas message to nation

Sir Keir Starmer avoided condemning Donald Trump's plan for the US to take over Gaza and turn it into "the Riviera of the Middle East" during PMQs, focusing instead on sustaining the ceasefire and ensuring aid reaches the region. Despite Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza, Labour's cabinet members, including environment secretary Steve Reed and foreign secretary David Lammy, emphasized the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace, with Palestinians being able...

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reduce the working week of millions of workers by 2.5 hours, impacting salaries and part-time jobs. The self-employed will also be affected, but it remains unclear how a shorter workday will be enforced and monitored to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Full Article

Scotland’s first minister John Swinney refuted reports that the government is contemplating banning cats following a report labeling them a threat to wildlife. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggested extreme measures like keeping cats indoors or banning ownership altogether, leading to backlash from cat advocates. Mr. Swinney clarified that while the government is reviewing the report, there are no current plans to implement a ban on owning cats. Full Article

A shooting occurred in Brussels, with suspects seen fleeing towards the Clemenceau metro station as per surveillance footage, leading to the shutdown of the metro line for security reasons. Sarah Frederickx, spokesperson for the Brussels South police, confirmed the incident and assured that there were no victims. The situation is under constant update as more information becomes available. Full Article

Lucy Letby, a nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, did not murder seven babies as previously convicted, according to a panel of 14 neonatologists who presented new medical evidence suggesting natural causes and "bad medical care" were to blame. The panel, led by Canadian professor Dr Shoo Lee, found no evidence of deliberate harm in the cases, stating that deaths and injuries were due to natural causes or medical errors. Letby's lawyers have applied for...

In a dig at Liz Truss, Keir Starmer referred to Kemi Badenoch as "the next lettuce," highlighting the ongoing tensions within UK politics. Starmer is facing pressure over Trump's trade tariff threats and the UK's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while Nigel Farage's Reform UK party polls higher than both Labour and the Tories. The PMQs clash between Starmer and Badenoch comes amid scrutiny over allegations of wrongdoing involving Boris Johnson...