World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says
World leaders will meet in Dubai at the end of November for COP28 – the UN climate summit – where it is hoped further commitments to tackling climate change will be made, including potentially agreeing to phase out “unabated” fossil fuels. Abatement refers to technologies, which are not yet available at scale, that could capture […]
Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury – study
Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players’ brains. Source: BBC News
The Papers: More hostages released and Storm Babet aftermath
Hamas handing over two more Israeli hostages and flooding in Yorkshire lead the papers. Source: BBC News
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Fulham: Son Heung-min and James Maddison send Spurs top
Since Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in April 2019, Son Heung-min has netted 50 goals at the ground in all competitions Tottenham Hotspur returned to the top of the Premier League as goals from Son Heung-min and James Maddison comfortably saw off Fulham. Spurs had only dropped points this season in London derbies – against Arsenal […]
British-Israeli killed by Hamas, family says
Yosef Guedalia “literally saved people minutes before he got shot”, his brother says. Source: BBC News
Tube driver suspended over pro-Palestinian chant
A Tube driver appeared to be heard chanting “free Palestine” over the train’s public address system. Source: BBC News
Killamarsh deaths: Probation failings contributed to quadruple murder
A series of “stark failures” contributed to the murders of a mother and three children, a coroner says. Source: BBC News
Bus arrest: Met Police officer investigated for racial assault of woman
The officer was filmed arresting and handcuffing a bus passenger as her young child cried. Source: BBC News
What is Hamas, and what’s happening in Israel and Gaza?
The leaders of the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy on Sunday “reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorism” and called for “adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians”. Source: BBC News
Dave Courtney: Former London gangster turned actor dies aged 64
Dave Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of the Kray twins, was found dead at his home. Source: BBC News