Senate's $95bn for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan faces uphill battle in House
Ukraine’s leader praises the package, but the US House Speaker suggests he might block it. Source: BBC News
Inquiry into ‘death to Israel’ chants at Islamic centre
The Charity Commission said the Al-Tawheed (TUCF) Charitable Trust, which owns the Kanoon Towhid Islamic centre, described the event at its premises in January 2020 as a “religious remembrance programme” for Soleimani, organised by a third party and not the charity itself. Source: BBC News
FC Copenhagen 1-3 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side claim first-leg win
Kevin de Bruyne has now been involved in eight goals (two goals and six assists) since returning from injury on 7 January Manchester City resumed their Champions League title defence with a comfortable victory at FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their last-16 tie. After Kevin de Bruyne gave Pep Guardiola’s side an early […]
Soho Theatre bans comedian Paul Currie after Jewish audience members felt 'unsafe'
The theatre says Mr Currie “aggressively demanded” Jewish members leave his Saturday night show. Source: BBC News
Pakistan election: Imran Khan's rivals PLM-N and PPP reach deal to form government
PLM-N leader Nawaz Sharif plans to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif to be prime minister. Source: BBC News
Steve Wright: Radio 2 presenter dies aged 69
“In addition to his son, Tom, and daughter, Lucy, Steve leaves behind his brother, Laurence and his father Richard. Also, much-loved close friends and colleagues, and millions of devoted radio listeners who had the good fortune and great pleasure of allowing Steve into their daily lives as one of the UK’s most enduring and popular […]
Protesters guilty of terror offence for displaying images of paragliders
Three women displayed images of paragliders, “celebrating” the Hamas tactic, at a pro-Palestine march. Source: BBC News
Soho Theatre: Jewish theatregoers felt ‘unsafe’ at Paul Currie comedy show
Mr Currie’s show, Shtoom, is described on the theatre website as a “unique, surrealist, dada punk-clown, non-verbal experience”. The Belfast comedian does not speak in the hour-long show until the very end, instead relying on mime, music and audience participation. Source: BBC News
Yodel saved from collapse by fast-growing rival
Yodel has been saved from falling into administration in a last-minute rescue deal by a consortium. Source: BBC News
Farmers’ protest: Delhi turns into fortress as thousands march to India capital
Farmers, most of whom are from Punjab, say they want to peacefully cross Haryana to reach Delhi, but they have not been allowed to do so. Scuffles between police and protesters have also been reported at the Shambhu border and the situation remains tense. Source: BBC News