UK Special Forces Linked to ‘Kill Command’ Policy in Afghanistan; Bluetongue Virus Confirmed in Ireland; Four Killed in US School Shooting
UK Special Forces Unit Had ‘Deliberate Policy’ to ‘Kill Fighting-Aged Males’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Revealed
Sky News reports that a UK special forces unit had an explicit policy during the conflict in Afghanistan to target and kill fighting-aged male combatants. This controversial practice was reportedly confirmed by testimony presented at an inquiry.
- 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
Zarah Sultana Criticizes Party ‘Witch Hunts’ and Bullying Amid Your Party Leadership Battle
Founding member Zarah Sultana condemns the party’s aggressive tactics against dissenters, as Your Party officially announces its leadership strategy to involve members rather than a single MP, avoiding internal conflicts.
- 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
- Your Party votes to be led by members rather than single MP – avoiding Corbyn-Sultana battle — Sky News
Death Toll Rises to Over 400 in Indonesia Floods
At least 442 people have died and over 400 killed as severe flooding strikes Indonesia, according to officials. The rising death toll underscores the catastrophic impact of extreme weather events on the region.
- Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 442 — BBC News
- More than 400 killed in Indonesia flooding, officials say — BBC News
- Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 417 — BBC News
Minister ‘very confident’ bluetongue virus has arrived in Ireland
Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue expressed confidence that the bluetongue virus has arrived in Ireland, despite earlier claims of no evidence. The minister stated he is ‘very confident’ the disease has reached the island nation.
- 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 and Sultana Adopts ‘Your Party’ Name
Jeremy Corbyn and Sultana have founded a new political party, adopting the name ‘Your Party’ for their movement.
- 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
Reeves Denies Misleading Public on UK’s Finances Ahead of Budget
Former Chancellor Liz Truss’s communications director, Olivia Reeves, denies allegations that she misled the public about the UK’s financial situation in the lead-up to the recent budget.
- Reeves denies she misled public over UK’s finances in run-up to Budget — BBC News
- Reeves denies she misled public over UK’s finances prior to Budget — BBC News
Four Killed in California Shooting During Family Gathering
At least four people were killed in a shooting that occurred at a family gathering or birthday party in California, according to BBC News coverage.
- Four killed in shooting at family gathering in California — BBC News
- Four killed in shooting at child’s birthday party in California — BBC News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she didn’t lie about state of public finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denies allegations of lying about the UK’s public finances, insisting on her honesty to Sky News. The controversy intensifies as opposition calls for her resignation over budget forecasts.
- ‘Of course I didn’t’ lie about state of public finances, Reeves insists to Sky News — Sky News
- ‘Of course I didn’t’ lie about budget forecasts, chancellor tells Sky News – as Badenoch calls for her to resign — Sky News
Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Airspace Closure Threat
Venezuela strongly rejects US President Donald Trump’s warning to close the country’s airspace, calling it a provocative and unlawful act.
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