UK MP Tulip Siddiq Sentenced for Corruption; SAS War Crime Evidence Suppressed; Early Honduran Election Results Show Trump-backed Candidate Leading.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Corruption in Bangladesh Trial
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison following a corruption trial in Bangladesh, held in her absence.
- Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison at corruption trial in Bangladesh — Sky News
- Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence — BBC News
- UK MP Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence — BBC News
- Labour MP faces verdict in Bangladesh trial over corruption allegations — Sky News
UK Special Forces Unit Had ‘Deliberate Policy’ to Kill Fighting-Aged Males in Afghanistan, Inquiry Revealed
A Sky News investigation reveals that a UK special forces unit had a deliberate policy during the Afghan conflict to target and kill fighting-aged male combatants. The disclosure comes from an inquiry into the unit’s operations.
- UK special forces unit had ‘deliberate policy’ to ‘kill fighting-aged males’ in Afghanistan — Sky News
- UK special forces unit had ‘deliberate policy’ to ‘kill fighting-aged males’ in Afghanistan, inquiry told — Sky News
Trump-backed Candidate Leads Early Honduran Election Results
Early results in Honduras show a candidate backed by Donald Trump ahead in the presidential election, despite threats and intimidation linked to the former US president.
- Early Honduras election results show Trump-backed man ahead — BBC News
- Hondurans vote in election shadowed by Trump aid threats — BBC News
SAS War Crime Evidence Suppressed in Inquiry
BBC News reports that evidence of war crimes by Special Forces was suppressed during an inquiry. Sources claim special forces heads withheld information about the incidents.
- SAS war crime evidence suppressed, inquiry hears — BBC News
- Special Forces heads suppressed SAS war crime evidence, inquiry hears — BBC News
Monarchy Support Gains Amid Weather Crisis: Can William’s Approach Resonate?
A severe weather event bringing ‘a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours’ across parts of the UK has prompted calls for a unifying national response. Meanwhile, Prince William’s relatable, down-to-earth demeanor is being evaluated as a potential strategy to regain public support for the monarchy during this challenging time.
- David Dimbleby: Can William’s ‘ordinary Joe’ approach win back more support for the monarchy? — BBC News
- Danger to life warning for parts of UK as ‘month’s worth of rain’ to fall in 24 hours — Sky News
Family of Man Who Died in Benidorm Holiday Claims New Evidence of Foul Play
The family of a man who died while on holiday in Benidorm claims they have uncovered new evidence suggesting foul play.
Minister ‘very confident’ bluetongue virus has arrived in Ireland
Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said he is ‘very confident’ the bluetongue virus has entered Ireland, despite earlier claims it had not yet arrived. The minister cited testing results from diseased livestock.
- Minister ‘very confident’ bluetongue virus ‘has arrived’ in Ireland — BBC News
- ‘Highly likely’ bluetongue virus has arrived in Ireland, says minister — BBC News
New party founded by Corbyn adopts Your Party as name
A new political party, founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn alongside Sultana Mahmood, has officially adopted the name ‘Your Party’. The announcement confirms a significant shift in British politics following Corbyn’s departure from the Labour Party.
- New party founded by Corbyn adopts Your Party as name — BBC News
- New party founded by Corbyn and Sultana adopts Your Party as name — BBC News
Your Party Founder Criticizes ‘Witch Hunts’ and ‘Bullying’
Founder of Your Party, Zarah Sultana, has spoken out against the platform’s use of ‘witch hunts’ and bullying tactics.
- Your Party founder Zarah Sultana hits out at party ‘witch hunts’ and ‘bullying’ — Sky News
- Zarah Sultana hits out at ‘witch hunts’ and ‘bullying’ – as Your Party is officially named — Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer to Defend Budget Amid Rachel Reeves ‘Lied’ Claims
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to defend his budget against allegations made by Labour MP Rachel Reeves, who claimed he lied about public finances. The controversy centers on Reeves’s statements regarding the government’s financial policies.