‘No US soldiers needed’ for Gaza plan, says Trump An encampment of tents for Palestinians displaced by the current conflict on the beach in Khan Younis. Photograph: Haitham Imad/EPA Donald Trump has said no US soldiers would be needed to enforce his plan for the US to take control of Gaza. “The Gaza Strip would…
Tories reject claim new migration policy has been rushed out in response to Reform UK surge The Conservatives have denied putting out their new migration policy as a direct response to the Reform UK surge in the polls. When this accusation was put to Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, on Sky News this morning,…
A person’s ability to focus on everyday tasks is affected by short-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found. Researchers analysed data from cognitive tests completed by 26 participants before and after they were exposed either to high levels of particulate matter (PM) using smoke from a candle, or clean air for an hour.…
A Sydney man has said he was “totally amazed” when snake catchers removed a bumper haul of 102 venomous snakes from a single spot in his backyard. David Stein called in snake relocators after seeing what he estimated were six red-bellied black snakes on a large mulch pile on his property in the western Sydney…
Senior civil servants must find cuts in their Whitehall budgets or risk losing their jobs under new rules, ministers will announce on Thursday. Pat McFadden, the Cabinet Office minister, will unveil a set of performance standards intended to ensure value for money in Whitehall. Under the new policy, senior civil servants will have to demonstrate…
Israel’s defence minister says countries which opposed military operations in Gaza should take Palestinians leaving voluntarily Reuters has more detail on Israeli defence minister Israel Katz’s latest comments. “I welcome president Trump’s bold plan, Gaza residents should be allowed the freedom to leave and emigrate, as is the norm around the world,” Israel’s Channel 12…
The two men accused of attempting to light a Newtown synagogue on fire have been refused bail. Adam Moule, 33, and Leon Sofilas, 37, who are co-accused, appeared via video in Downing Centre local court on Thursday when their individual solicitors made applications for them to be released on bail. The pair are alleged to…
AstraZeneca has reported a jump in annual profits boosted by strong sales of its cancer, lung and immunology treatments, a week after it decided not to go ahead with a planned £450m investment in Merseyside, prompting a series of recriminations with the government. Britain’s biggest drugmaker, which is also the largest listed company, said revenues…
A dog treat made from lab-grown meat has gone on sale at Pets at Home in a move the retailer claims is a world first. Chick Bites are made from plant-based ingredients combined with cultivated meat, which is produced by growing cells and does not require the raising or slaughter of animals. The manufacturer, Meatly,…
A British conman who featured in a Netflix documentary will go on trial on Thursday accused of deliberately ramming two French police officers with his car as he attempted a getaway. Robert Hendy-Freegard, 53, nicknamed the Puppet Master because of his career as a serial swindler, made his escape after injuring the gendarmes at his…
