Government Delays Decision on China’s “Super Embassy” Amid Rising Tensions
Government Continues to Delay Decision on Chinese ‘Super Embassy’
Sky News reports that the UK government has once again postponed its decision regarding the construction of a Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London, despite ongoing concerns over national security and diplomatic implications.
- Government delays Chinese ‘super embassy’ decision again — Sky News
- Government delays Chinese ‘super embassy’ decision — Sky News
Sarah Everard’s Mother: The Heartbreaking Reality of Her Daughter’s Final Hours
The mother of murdered British student Sarah Everard describes the profound horror she still feels in remembering her daughter’s final moments, emphasizing the ongoing torment and trauma.
- Sarah Everard’s mum on the horror of her daughter’s final hours — Sky News
- Sarah Everard’s mum says ‘horror’ of daughter’s final hours still torments her – read statement in full — Sky News
- Sarah Everard’s mum says ‘horror’ of daughter’s final hours still torments her — Sky News
Reeves Speech: No Misleading on UK Budget Challenges, Official Says
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) official clarifies that Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s speech ahead of the UK Budget did not mislead about the challenges facing the country. The statement aims to reassure markets and stakeholders about the government’s fiscal stance.
- Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official — BBC News
- Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official — BBC News
- Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests — BBC News
Pope Prays at Beirut Blast Site Amid Lebanon Visit
During his final day in Lebanon, Pope Francis prayed at the site of a devastating port blast, reflecting on its tragic impact and offering condolences to the victims.
- Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit — BBC News
- Pope Leo urges Trump not to try to oust Venezuelan president by force — Sky News
- Pope makes plea to Trump over Venezuela — Sky News
Police Guilty of ‘Complacency, Failure and Concerted Effort’ to Blame Fans in Hillsborough Disaster
The Hillsborough report finds police guilty of complacency, failure and a concerted effort to blame fans for the 1989 disaster.
- Reform politician’s racist Chinese slur ’caused a lot of hurt’ — BBC News
- Police guilty of ‘complacency, failure and concerted effort’ to blame fans, Hillsborough report finds — Sky News
Holly Willoughby Fined for Moped Collision
TV personality Holly Willoughby was fined after colliding with a moped, causing injury to the rider.
Sabrina Carpenter Criticizes White House Video Featuring Her Song
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter expresses strong disapproval of a White House video that includes her song, calling it ‘evil and disgusting’.
- Sabrina Carpenter hits out at ‘evil and disgusting’ White House video featuring her song — Sky News
- Sabrina Carpenter hits out at ‘disgusting’ White House video featuring her song — Sky News
Mortuary Workers Exposed to High Levels of Toxin After Air India Crash
Air India crash victims’ bodies contained dangerously high levels of a toxin, exposing mortuary workers during post-mortem procedures.
- Mortuary workers exposed to ‘dangerously high’ levels of toxin from Air India crash bodies — Sky News
Ukrainians in War-Ravaged Donbas Weigh Prospects of Peace Deal
As fighting continues in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, residents report feeling increasingly desperate for an end to the conflict and express a desire for peace talks. Some Ukrainians escaping the war zone say they would welcome any opportunity for negotiations with Russia.
- ‘Time for a deal’ say some Ukrainians escaping war-ravaged Donbas — BBC News
- Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal — BBC News
Thousands of German Army Ammunition Stolen from Lorry
A significant haul of German military ammunition was stolen from a lorry in Germany, raising concerns about security and potential misuse.
- Large quantities of German ammunition stolen from lorry — BBC News
- Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry — BBC News
Hegseth Defends Second US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Amid ‘Fog of War’ Justification
Sky News reports that Sky News commentator Matthew Hegseth used the term ‘fog of war’ to defend a second U.S. strike against an alleged drug-smuggling boat, despite Pope Francis urging President Trump not to forcibly remove Venezuela’s leader by force.