UEFA MATCHES I.S. TERROR THREATS
A pro-IS media channel has published posters calling for attacks at stadiums hosting quarter-final ties on Tuesday and Wednesday. Uefa, the governing body of European football, is aware of the threats but has confirmed that games in Madrid, Paris, and London will proceed as planned. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Continue Reading
YOUGov POLL PREDICTS HUGE TORY DEFEAT
Polling shows the Tories are facing an election defeat larger in size than even the winning Labour election landslide in 1007, with a YouGov poll predicting Labour would win 403 seats if an election were held tomorrow. The Conservatives are on course to win 155 seats, fewer than during the Continue Reading
SHARON BESHENIVSKY KILLER CONVICTED AFTER 20 YEARS ON RUN
The man responsible for the killing of Police officer Sharon Beshenivsky has been convicted of her murder after evading capture for 17 years. Piran Ditta Khan, 75, fled to Pakistan two months after the fatal shooting in Bradford in November 2005. He was found guilty of PC Beshenivsky’s murder and Continue Reading
Overseas Intelligence Sharing
The number of requests for UK ministerial approval for intelligence-sharing with overseas authorities where there is a real risk of torture, unlawful killing, or extraordinary rendition has more than doubled in a year. The investigatory powers commissioner’s report reveals the rise in cases, with human rights group Reprieve stating that Continue Reading
UN CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE DURING RAMADAN
The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, following the US abstention from the vote. The resolution, backed by 14 nations except the US, also calls for the release of all captives held in Gaza and lifting all barriers Continue Reading
Simon Harris – Ireland’s New Taoiseach
Simon Harris has been appointed as Ireland’s next prime minister by the Fine Gael party following an uncontested election. The 37-year-old, who was appointed as the party leader, said it was the “absolute honour of his life” to be appointed. He will take over from Leo Varadkar, who announced his Continue Reading
GARRICK CLUB TO VOTE ON WOMEN MEMBERS
The Garrick Club in London is considering new legal advice that its rules already permit the admission of women as members. The club’s chairman, Christopher Kirker, has expressed concern about the club’s current situation after a week of unpleasant publicity. The club’s committee will be considering the new advice with Continue Reading
VARADKAR DENIES SPECULATION OVER RESIGNATION
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has denied any conspiracy theories over his resignation, which caused surprise within his party. The taoiseach claimed he had only informed his government partners the night before. Rumours about his resignation have persisted since the announcement, but Varadkar moved to dispel them on Friday. Speaking Continue Reading