Keir Starmer facing pressure over Gaza stance
Labour leader to meet Muslim MPs amid calls from some in his party to be more critical of Israel’s conduct. Source: BBC News
Hurricane Otis: Mexico braces for 'catastrophic' storm
The category five storm is barrelling towards southern Mexico’s coastline, including the Acapulco resort. Source: BBC News
Asylum hotel closures may shift cost to councils, councillors warn
The Local Government Association warn government plans to end asylum hotels may “shunt” £8m cost to local taxpayers. Source: BBC News
Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft. Source: BBC News
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown
Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet’s engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say. Source: BBC News
Tom Emmer drops out of race for Speaker of the House
The lawmaker dropped out of the race after it became clear he did not have the votes to win the gavel. Source: BBC News
Sir Bobby Charlton: Emotional scenes as Old Trafford honours Manchester United icon
Manchester United and FC Copenhagen players take part in a minute’s silence in honour of Sir Bobby Charlton Manchester United’s players wore black armbands while there was a minute’s silence before the Champions League game with FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford in honour of legend Sir Bobby Charlton. On an emotional night, a wreath was […]
Instagram sued over harm to young people's mental health
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is facing legal action from dozens of US states. Source: BBC News
Bill Kenwright: Everton chairman and theatre director dies aged 78
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright, an acclaimed West End theatre and film producer, has died at the age of 78. Kenwright had surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver eight weeks ago. He had been on the board at Everton since 1989, taking over as chairman at Goodison Park in 2004. The Liverpudlian was […]
Suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths still active despite warnings
Families are angry at the lack of action to shut it, despite multiple concerns from police and coroners. Source: BBC News