UK Publishing Ban for Sally Rooney Amid Palestine Action; Man Arrested in Heaton Park Synagogue Attack Investigation
Sally Rooney Faces UK Publishing Ban Due to Palestine Action
Renowned author Sally Rooney tells a court that she cannot publish new books in the UK due to a ban imposed by Palestine Action, which restricts her ability to distribute literary works in the country.
- Sally Rooney tells court she cannot publish new books in UK due to Palestine Action ban — Sky News
- Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban — Sky News
- Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told — BBC News
Man Arrested at Manchester Airport in Connection with Heaton Park Synagogue Attack
A man was arrested at Manchester airport in connection with an attack on the Heaton Park synagogue, as reported by Sky News.
- Man arrested at Manchester airport over attack on Heaton Park synagogue — Sky News
- Man arrested at Manchester airport in connection with attack at Heaton Park synagogue — Sky News
- Man who threw boy from 10th floor of Tate Modern guilty of attacking Broadmoor nurses — Sky News
TGI Fridays UK Chain Faces Sale Just Months After Ownership Change
After just one month of new ownership, TGI Fridays’ UK chain is reportedly up for sale amid concerns over its future.
- TGI Fridays’ UK chain up for sale a month after changing hands — Sky News
- TGI Fridays’ UK chain up for sale a month after changing hands — Sky News
Palestinian-US Teen Released from Israeli Detention; London-Based Doctor Suspended Over Antisemitism Claims
A Palestinian-American teenager was freed after nine months in an Israeli jail, while a London-based Palestinian doctor faces suspension amid accusations of antisemitic remarks.
- Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail — BBC News
- London-based Palestinian doctor accused of antisemitism suspended — Sky News
Why Labour Waited to End Child Benefit Cap: A Policy Analysis
BBC News explores why Starmer’s Labour government delayed scrapping the controversial child benefit cap policy last year, despite having control of Parliament and manifesto commitments. The article examines potential political motivations, opposition from the Tories, and the implications for social welfare.
- Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year – why did he wait? — BBC News
- Starmer insists Labour ‘kept to our manifesto’ despite record-breaking tax rises — Sky News
Afghan National Involved in DC Shooting Linked to CIA Backed Unit
A suspect in the Washington DC shooting has been identified as an Afghan national who reportedly worked with a CIA-backed unit, according to Sky News.
- DC shooting suspect is Afghan national who worked with a CIA-backed unit — Sky News
- Suspect in Washington DC shooting who ‘worked with CIA in Afghanistan’ pictured — Sky News
At least 65 dead and hundreds missing after fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks
A devastating fire has engulfed multiple tower blocks in Hong Kong, resulting in at least 65 deaths and leaving hundreds more missing. Emergency services are struggling to contain the blaze and search for survivors amid the towering inferno.
- At least 65 dead and hundreds missing after fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks — BBC News
- At least 55 dead and hundreds missing after fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks — BBC News
Venezuela Bans Six Major Airlines Amid Escalating Tensions with US
Following escalating tensions between Venezuela and the United States, six major airlines operating in the country have been banned by Venezuelan authorities.
- Venezuela bans six major airlines after tensions with US escalate — BBC News
- Venezuela bans six major airlines as tensions escalate — BBC News
HSBC Chair Candidates to Pitch to Lender’s Board Next Week
The upcoming week will see HSBC chair candidates present their pitches to the lender’s board, discussing strategic direction and governance matters.
Paul Doyle’s Car Attack: The ‘Nice’ Neighbour Who Carried Out Calculated Violence at Liverpool Parade
A man described as a ‘nice neighbour’ deliberately drove into pedestrians during a Remembrance Day parade in Liverpool, killing one person and injuring dozens. Paul Doyle allegedly carried out the attack with premeditation and had previously shown animosity towards veterans.