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Burnham urges focus on emergency supplies after wine joke overshadows guidance
Andy Burnham sought to refocus the Government’s new emergency-preparedness guidance after Angela Rayner’s joke about putting sauvignon blanc in a disaster bag drew attention. He said alcohol should not top the list and people would need a clear head, while allowing that some might want a glass or two; the exchange risked making serious advice…
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Harman calls for Rosebank approval, widening Labour’s North Sea rift
Harriet Harman has urged ministers to approve the Rosebank oil field, deepening Labour’s divisions over North Sea drilling. She argues that revenue from the project could help speed up investment in renewable energy, while critics warn that its emissions would undermine efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Rosebank, west of Shetland, is the largest…
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Minister admits he has not followed government stockpiling advice
Treasury minister James Murray has acknowledged that he has not followed the government’s advice for households to keep three days of emergency supplies. The new “be ready” campaign aims to help people cope with temporary disruption from events such as cyberattacks, flooding or wildfires, and reflects concern about risks to essential services and supply chains.…
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Judge Orders Trump to Testify Under Oath in BBC Defamation Lawsuit
A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December, or face sanctions. The case concerns a Panorama documentary edit that Trump says falsely portrayed his 6 January 2021 speech as urging supporters to attack the Capitol; the deposition order could affect whether…
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Donald Trump Wanted Google Maps To Change Name Of Atlantic Ocean
Donald Trump said he had asked Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean on Google Maps, but claimed Pichai refused. Trump said he would probably drop the idea, telling rally supporters he thought the ocean should keep its existing name. He linked the request to Lake Ontario, which he has called Lake America;…
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Budget energy bailout just for poorest benefits claimants could be a disaster like winter fuel allowance, warns Labour ex-Cabinet minister
Darren Jones, a former Cabinet minister and ally of Keir Starmer, has warned that restricting an energy bill bailout to the poorest people on benefits could repeat the political damage caused by the winter fuel allowance changes. He urged Chancellor John Healey to ensure the Budget provides support at a suitable threshold, arguing that lower…
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Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino in U-turn on Fifa presidency
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa president, reversing its criticism of him two months ago. The shift matters because the AFC’s 47 member associations could help secure his re-election, scheduled for March. In August, the AFC joined Uefa and Concacaf in accusing Infantino of a “fundamental breach of…
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Bush family backs Cornyn’s challenger as researchers expose AI threat
The Bush family is backing Democrat James Talarico against Ken Paxton in Texas. Researchers found trigger words could make a language model generate harmful instructions; Olivia Colman and Peter Dinklage star in Wicker, and country singer John Anderson has died aged 71.
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Queensland minister Amanda Camm resigns from child safety role citing threats
Queensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from her domestic and family violence and child safety portfolio, citing health concerns and threats and harassment she says she has faced. She linked her decision to the alleged attack on federal MP Helen Haines, while Premier David Crisafulli said Camm chose to step down and described the child…
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Brazilian football mirrors a divided nation’s election rancour and political spectacle
The article argues that Brazil’s chaotic football scene reflects a deeply divided country approaching an election amid little faith in democracy. A disputed claim by footballer Richarlison that a lawyer linked to presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro took an island he had bought has become part of a campaign shaped by rancour, contested facts and politics…