Written by Kim Leadbeater criticises Streeting over assisted dying bill comments, implying he’s ignoring ministerial neutrality policy Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP who has tabled the private member’s bill on assisted dying that will be debated two weeks tomorrow, has said she is “disappointed” by Wes Streeting, the health secretary, saying the new law could cut funding […]
Trump trade drives pound down to four-month low against the dollar Donald Trump’s election victory last week is continuing to shift the markets. The pound has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar since early July this morning, down half a cent to $1.2653. On election day, sterling was worth $1.30, but it […]
The Israel Defense Forces issued fresh evacuation alerts for Beirut’s suburbs, warning it intends to strike Hezbollah targets around the Lebanese capital. Source link
Israel accused of crimes against humanity over forced displacement in Gaza Peter Beaumont Israel is using evacuation orders to pursue the “deliberate and massive forced displacement” of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, according to a report by Human Rights Watch, which says the policy amounts to crimes against humanity. The US-based group added it had collected […]
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Batten down the hatches Mr Binnacle! Share Updated at 02.48 EST Toss delayed by rain Gah, as the sky turns from inky black to gun metal grey here in south London it seems Brisbane is having a touch of English weather with […]
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Comedian Shane Gillis will be hitting the road for a sprawling 2025 standup tour. Dubbed his “biggest tour yet,” the 27-date trek will take Gillis to venues in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland next spring and summer. Scroll below to read more details, including how to get tickets and the full list of […]
Monique Ryan warns against putting billionaire like Gina Rinehart in Musk-style ‘government efficiency’ role Independent MP Monique Ryan has dismissed the idea Australia should appoint an Elon Musk-style billionaire into a “government efficiency” position. Musk has been appointed into the newly created position in the Trump administration, and Ryan was asked on the Today show […]
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#SAvIND| Cricbuzz Live: #Arshdeep’s 3-fer hands #India a thrilling win, beat #SouthAfrica by 11 runs Source link
Jack Smith plans to end prosecutions of Trump, resign before president-elect sworn in – report Justice department special counsel Jack Smith plans to end his two prosecutions of Donald Trump and resign before the president-elect takes office, the New York Times reports. Smith last year indicted Trump for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2020 election […]