UN say Israel guilty of imposing ‘man-made starvation’ on Gaza’s population

Labour claims Tories are ‘gifting' Runcorn byelection to Reform, as Badenoch downplays electoral impactWith local elections imminent, Labour accuses the Conservatives of neglecting the Runcorn byelection, with Tory MP Esther McVey suggesting they should concede to Reform UK. Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative leader, stated that any poor election results should not reflect her personal popularity, citing a historical context of party recovery. As Labour anticipates significant Conservative seat losses, the byelection's outcome will heavily...

In a televised speech, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to intensify efforts for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and the release of Lebanese prisoners held in Israel, asserting that Lebanon's strength is respected even by the United States. He criticized Israel's recent attacks, particularly in Dahiyeh, and called for the Lebanese government to pressure international bodies like the US and UN to address these violations, emphasizing Lebanon's commitment to the ceasefire...

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, died by suicide at 41 in Neergabby, Australia, becoming the third alleged victim of Epstein to die since 2017. Her family described her as a courageous advocate against sexual abuse and trafficking. Giuffre's death follows that of Carolyn Andriano, who died from an accidental overdose in May 2023, and Leigh Skye Patrick, who also succumbed to a drug overdose in 2017, highlighting the tragic aftermath faced by...

Eurocentric assumptions and resource-grabs are valid sources of outrage in the global south, particularly in light of Donald Trump's disruptive tariff wars, which threaten transatlantic relations. The EU, linked by a vast network of trade and aid agreements with over 70 countries, has the potential to emerge as a significant global player in a multipolar world, but it must first address its Eurocentric views and complacency. Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator on EU affairs, emphasizes...

North Melbourne star Paul Curtis has had his three-match suspension upheld by the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct after his tackle on Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn resulted in a concussion. The tackle, which pinned Sinn's arms from behind, was deemed to involve severe impact, high contact, and careless conduct, leading to Curtis missing upcoming games against Essendon, Brisbane, and Richmond. Despite this setback, Curtis has been in excellent form, having scored three goals in the...

According to projections by the housing charity Shelter, more than 200,000 children in England will be living in short-term emergency accommodation to prevent homelessness by the end of the current parliamentary term. This figure represents a 26% increase over five years, with the total expected to reach 206,000 by 2029. Additionally, the cost to taxpayers is projected to rise significantly, reaching £3.9 billion a year, marking a 71% increase in expenditure on temporary housing solutions....