UK Publishing Ban for Sally Rooney Over Palestine Action, Hong Kong Fire Claims 65 Lives, E-Bike Drugs Find, and More News Headlines
Sally Rooney Faces UK Publishing Ban Over Palestine Action
Author Sally Rooney tells a court she cannot publish new books in the UK due to a ban imposed by Palestine Action, which restricts sales of her work.
- 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- Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban — Sky News
- Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told — BBC News
Hong Kong Tower Block Fire Claims at Least 65 Lives
A devastating fire engulfed multiple tower blocks in Hong Kong, resulting in at least 65 confirmed deaths and hundreds more missing. The blaze has left families devastated and emergency services working tirelessly to locate survivors.
- At 15 my best friend promised she’d have my baby. Now I’m a mum — BBC News
- 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
Man arrested at Manchester airport over attack on Heaton Park synagogue
A man has been arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with an incident involving the attack on a synagogue in Heaton Park.
- 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 a Month After Change of Ownership
TGI Fridays’ United Kingdom franchise is reportedly up for sale just 30 days after the company behind it changed hands, signaling potential challenges and restructuring efforts.
- 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
Drone Squad Tracks E-Bike with Child to Find Illegal Drugs Stash
Police discovered an illegal drug stash after using a drone squad to track an e-bike carrying a young child.
- Police find illegal drugs stash after drone squad tracks e-bike with young child on board — Sky News
- Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace — BBC News
Ex-Brexit MEP Denies Receiving Pro-Russian Payments Amid Brexit Party Scandal
A former member of the Brexit Party has denied allegations that they received payments from pro-Russia sources, amid controversy over potential ties between the party and Russian interests.
- Ex-Brexit Party MEP denies taking pro-Russian payments — BBC News
- Ex-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian payments — BBC News
Palestinian-US Teen Released After Nine Months in Israeli Detention
A London-based Palestinian doctor faces suspension amid accusations of antisemitism, while a US-Palestinian teenager detained by Israeli authorities for nine months is finally freed.
- Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail — BBC News
- London-based Palestinian doctor accused of antisemitism suspended — Sky News
Why Starmer waited to scrap child benefit cap – despite record-breaking tax rises
Labour leader Keir Starmer has defended the party’s decision not to abolish the controversial child benefit cap during his tenure, insisting they stuck to their manifesto. However, critics argue he could have scrapped the policy much sooner, given its economic drawbacks and political unpopularity.
- 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 Linked to CIA-Backed Unit Suspected in DC Shooting
The suspect behind the Washington DC shooting, who reportedly worked with a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan, has been identified by authorities.
- 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
No Changes to Scottish Income Tax Plan, First Minister Swinney Vows
First Minister John Swinney confirms there will be no alterations to Scotland’s income tax framework, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the existing policy.
- No changes to Scottish income tax plan, first minister vows — Sky News
- No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Robison says — BBC News
Venezuela Bans Six Major Airlines Amid Escalating Tensions with US
Following increased tensions between Venezuela and the United States, six major airlines operating in Venezuela have been banned by authorities.
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