A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction and unconfirmed reports of casualties. The tsunami warning was lifted shortly after the quake, with communications down and official information scarce. Witness accounts of casualties emerged on social media, with reports of damage to buildings, including diplomatic missions, and a massive landslide at the shipping terminal likely impeding recovery efforts.
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Keir Starmer Will Face Down Labour Rebels To Slash Billions From Welfare Budget
A former Tory Cabinet minister expressed support for Labour's controversial plans to slash £6 billion from the welfare bill, questioning if the Tories could have done the same. The decision to cut from welfare, raid the international development budget, and remove winter fuel payments were not in Labour's election manifesto, causing backlash from MPs and voters alike. Despite criticism, Downing Street remains firm in their decision, citing the need to rewire the economy and prioritize...
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