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Jon Tower confirmed as executive producer of CBS Mornings
Jon Tower has been named executive producer of “CBS Mornings”, formalising his interim leadership as CBS News seeks to revive the programme and narrow its ratings gap with NBC’s “Today” and ABC’s “Good Morning America”. The appointment was announced in a memo by CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and editor in chief Bari Weiss, who…
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Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protests
The article reports that roughly 50 groups identifying as Antifa are among a wider French protest network of 287 organisations preparing demonstrations this weekend. It says the groups are planning actions in Orléans against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally and nationwide protests called Acte II, and describes the mobilisation as organised and coordinated. The article…
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Denmark plans to end mink farming by August 2029
Denmark plans to end mink farming by August 2029 after its coalition government dropped an effort to secure an exemption from an EU ban. The decision reverses the previous government’s approach and, according to Nature Minister Christian Rabjerg Madsen, puts animal welfare ahead of preserving a long-standing business. The EU ban takes effect on 7…
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Voters verdict on Andy Burnham’s first 100 days show that good vibes are not enough
A YouGov poll suggests Andy Burnham has yet to win over voters as he approaches his 100th day as prime minister. His ratings are not as poor as Keir Starmer’s, but the article argues that a muted response is a warning: the early months are usually the easiest, while economic pressures and other challenges are…
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Pensioners to lose £1,600 under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock, new analysis shows
Labour plans to adjust the state pension’s triple lock from April 2030, a change that could leave future pensioners with less than under the current formula. Analysis by pensions adviser Hymans Robertson estimates the annual state pension could be £33,500 by 2050, rather than £35,100, a difference of £1,600. The current triple lock raises pensions…
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Burnham downplays adding alcohol to emergency food kits after Rayner’s ‘sauvignon blanc’ quip
Andy Burnham advised the public not to prioritise alcohol in emergency supply kits, saying people need a clear head during a crisis. His comments came as the government launched a campaign asking households to prepare for disruptions, following Angela Rayner’s joke that she would pack sauvignon blanc and mascara. The “Be Ready” campaign recommends keeping…
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Andy Burnham says politicians can ‘spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off’
Andy Burnham said politicians can “spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off” as he prepares to appear on a charity edition of Gogglebox. The appearance is intended to support Stand Up To Cancer, and Burnham said humour can help him connect with people and encourage viewers to donate. Burnham will watch television with Liverpool City…
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White House blasts Biden border policies ahead of Trump Florida visit, citing brutal hammer killing
The White House is using the killing of a Florida mother to criticise Joe Biden’s border policies as Donald Trump prepares for a midterm rally in Fort Myers. A spokesperson said the accused man was released into the United States under Biden and later received Temporary Protected Status, while the administration presents the case as…
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Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government has opened a consultation on banning large steel lattice pylons for new electricity lines up to 132 kilovolts where it has control, favouring buried cables instead. The proposal fulfils a Plaid Cymru manifesto pledge and follows strong local opposition to planned power lines; ministers say undergrounding could better protect landscapes, communities and…
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Malawi opposition seeks update on Mutharika’s extended South Africa stay
Malawi’s opposition has called for clarity over President Peter Mutharika’s extended stay in South Africa, arguing that people need reassurance about who is managing the country as economic pressures mount. The dispute has drawn attention to the president’s repeated trips abroad and the limited public information about them. Mutharika, 86, left Malawi on 6 October…