Sir Keir Starmer 'gifted season use of Arsenal corporate box'
The PM, who is an ardent Gunners fan, has been offered the luxury gift by the club, to be used by him, his family and his security guards, according to ITV News.
Morning Digest | Second wave of blasts in Lebanon kill 20, injures hundreds; Kerala confirms second Mpox case in UAE returnee, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 19, 2024
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is failing Britain badly
In the boiling cauldron of the Middle East, a crack team of spies intercept and booby-trap a consignment of electronic devices destined for a terrorist group.
Furious locals slam underwater sculpture confused for a drowned woman
Furious homeowners in Canterbury have been left outraged after a 'distasteful' underwater sculpture was confused for a drowned woman.
Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours
Half of community pharmacies will be balloted on "working to rule" in protest over budget cuts and workload.
Short Stirling Air Disaster: Five people who died in aircraft tragedy 'will never be forgotten'
An unremarkable field off the A608 in Annesley is the site of a tragic and relatively unknown piece of history
New accommodation for Nottingham's male rough sleepers to go ahead
A site designed for female rough sleepers in the city is already well under way
The town on the edge of Peak District well on the way to being free of drug gangs
More than 80 arrests have been made and five properties have been issued with closure notices
'Will BJP Be In A Majority Forever?'
'If the country felt very strongly about the BJP, then why did the country not put money where the mouth is?'
Gardai believe encrypted chats uncovered in global swoop will bring biggest crime gang to justice
Gardai are confident they will nail the leaders of ‘The Family’ crime group
Labour councillor accuses Greens of planning 'no-go zone for disabled people'
It comes after comments made by a Green councillor in the wake of a city centre transport consultation
US government shutdown imminent? Lawmakers fail to pass stopgap funding bill for six-month extension
Congress needs to pass a stopgap spending bill before October 1, when current funding expires just weeks before the November elections. However, Republicans and Democrats were divided over a voting bill which asked for proof of citizenship from voters.
UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains
India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.
U.S. lawmakers express outrage over vandalism of temple in New York
Outrage and condemnation from American lawmakers over hateful vandalism at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York.
Plymouth's abandoned register office to be auctioned and could be a hotel
It's earmarked for a 'quality' hotel and 52 homes
Pollution levels are STILL too high in 64 Greater Manchester places as Clean Air Zone saga continues
Campaigners are calling for action after 'endless delays'
A daily perk for those living in one of Greater Manchester's most picturesque towns could soon be 'lost forever'
There are concerns a new plan will push the area beyond breaking point
Union govt attempting to 'infringe' on J&K political executive's powers: Congress
Congress questions PM Modi's actions in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting issues with Union Government's powers and investment in the region.
Coalition's gang legislation passes into law banning patches in public places
The coalition's gang legislation - that bans patches in public - has passed into law.
Evangelicals voting Harris?
When the Rev. Lee Scott publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president during the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call on Aug. 14, the Presbyterian pastor and farmer said he was taking a risk.
Flips, flops and surges
If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected.
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan Tika and Jaggery to get GI tag
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan, Tikka, and Jaggery will get a GI tag. For this, the GI expert of Kashi filed a GI application, which has been accepted by the GI Registry, Chennai.
Independent reviewer into delayed West Midlands transport project to be appointed 'within days'
Earlier this year, it was announced a number of major transport projects were to be delayed
Liberia Abstains from Voting for UN Resolution calling for Israel to Leave Palestine in 12 months - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia – On Wednesday, Liberia abstained from voting as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine within 12 months. The resolution was passed despite opposition from the United States, which joined Israel and 12 other countries in voting against it. By Jaheim T.
Woman 'terrorised' and raped by 'sexual bully' she met on Facebook, court told
Alexander Hutchinson-Bernard denies charges of rape and strangulation
What are the safest countries on Earth if World War III starts?
The recent surge in global conflict has led to speculation that World War III could be on the horizon. So, what are the safest countries to be in if World War III does take place?
UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".
Political system under stress
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where conspiracy theories have fueled bomb threats. Violent rhetoric is rippling across social media.
Municipality spends R160k to help four employees get driver's licence
A cash-strapped Mpumalanga municipality has spent R160,000, three times that the normal price, to upgrade driver licences of four staff members.
Judge's scathing takedown of thug family in one of UK's 'worst ever street fights'
The family launched a vicious attack on a group of men and women leaving a club in Birmingham - wich spiralled into several minutes of mayhem before cops intervened
Floods in Central Europe
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among residents and officials and prompting European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region Thursday.
The Netherlands demand opt-out of EU migration rules
The new Dutch government which came to power in November is planning to declare an 'asylum crisis' to pave the way for tougher measures.
I thought I'd found chocolate buttons but they were coins worth £100k
Tony Asquith unearthed the find while searching a recently ploughed field in August 2022 in Lenham, near Maidstone, in Kent.
Migration to Northern Ireland at 15-year high
The number of people coming to live in Northern Ireland was 30,500 while 23,000 people left.
The Welsh words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary
The September 2024 update of the dictionary has included these 10 Welsh words
Netanyahu: Israel Agreed to Every US Hostage Deal – Blame Hamas for Failure
"Whoever wants to assist in the effort to release our hostages needs to pressure the murderer [Yahya] Sinwar and not the prime minister of Israel."
On the frontline in the war against wildlife smugglers
EXCLUSIVE: Border Force's Cites squad operates from a brutalist office block at Heathrow but is tasked with intercepting wildlife products around the UK.
Israel Issues Fierce Response to UN Resolution Demanding Disengagement from Post 1967 Areas of Israel
"The Palestinian Authority is conducting a campaign whose goal is not to resolve the conflict but to harm Israel. Israel will respond accordingly."
Sobering find: Calls for pints to scrapped and pubs to be made to serve beer in smaller glasses to boost Brits' health
Calls have been made for the government to order pubs to serve beer in smaller glasses to improve the health of the British public.
We live in 'birthplace of the bike' but it's a no-go zone for cyclists
Residents in Dumfries and Galloway, in Scotland, say the poor network of cycle routes has transformed it into a death trap for cyclists.
'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'
'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.'
Trans celeb stabbed to death in Georgia day after anti-LGBT law passed
Kesaria Abramidze, 37, was killed the day after parliament in the ex-Soviet state had passed a law banning LGBT propaganda, with her death sparking widespread outrage.
Condos sold below cost
An agreement between First Nations and the British Columbia government will see thousands of homes made available in Vancouver at 40-per-cent below cost.
Historic cotton mill in Greater Manchester town to be turned into more than 100 apartments
The building is steeped in local history
'Throw them in the river'
The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has apologized after she was criticized for musing about the "old days" of managing feral cats by throwing them in the river or gassing them with a vehicle’s exhaust pipe.
'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens, A Spine'
'When we get justice we will stop the protest.'
TNCC resolves to expand its vote bank, increase its representation in State politics
TNCC meeting focuses on increasing Congress party's representation in Tamil Nadu, condemns BJP attacks, and plans for future elections.
Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe.
Egypt Protects Hamas, Insists Israel Leave Strategic Philadelphi Corridor
Expensive "taxes" are paid to Egyptian officials and Hamas at each end of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor, making for a very lucrative partnership.
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