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Oil firms accused of pushing for tax breaks after ‘cashing in’ on Middle East crisis: ‘It’s scandalous’
Campaigners have accused energy firms of seeking to end the UK windfall tax early, claiming this could cost the exchequer £8.6 billion by 2030. The government plans to replace the existing energy profits levy with a new oil and gas revenue levy in 2030, but oil and gas companies are lobbying for the transition to…
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US edge opening session of Presidents Cup
The United States took a 3-2 lead over the International team after the opening fourballs session at the Presidents Cup in Illinois. The result strengthens the US bid for an 11th consecutive title, although the International side remains within touching distance ahead of Friday’s foursomes. Justin Thomas and rookie Jackson Koivun, Scottie Scheffler and Sam…
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Burnham Eyes Early Election as Labour Surges; Poland Probes Sabotage
Poll swings in Labour’s favour fuel speculation PM Andy Burnham could call a snap election. Poland investigates a Starlink station fire as deliberate sabotage amid NATO security warnings.
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Anatomy of the Bayeux travesty: They set off from Normandy and landed here 36 hours later… inside the longest and most farcical crossing of the whole small-boat crisis – GUY ADAMS reveals what it tells us about our broken borders
Approximately 60 migrants attempted an exceptionally chaotic Channel crossing that lasted over 36 hours, requiring extensive deployment of French and British rescue and enforcement vessels. The incident, termed the “Bayeux Travesty,” exemplifies the failures of current border management systems, despite Britain’s substantial financial commitment to prevent such crossings. Fifty migrants departed from a beach near…
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Labour’s army of migrants: 83,279 small-boat arrivals since general election now outstrip the strength of the regular British Army
Small-boat arrivals in the Channel have reached 83,279 since the general election, exceeding the size of the British Army’s 83,000 personnel. Wednesday saw the year’s highest daily total of 781 migrants, with 1,085 arriving over the first three days of the week. The issue has intensified following two uncontrolled landings this week where dinghies reached…
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Reporter’s Notebook: Call for for a free Iran echoes at the United Nations
Protesters gathered outside the United Nations while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the General Assembly, calling for Iran’s Islamic government to be removed and for a free, secular republic. Speakers accused the regime of terrorism, repression and killing its opponents, while urging the United States and other countries to apply greater pressure. The two-day rally,…
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Brad Smith to oversee Microsoft communications during leadership transition
Microsoft is moving its communications division from marketing into its Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs organisation, with vice-chair and president Brad Smith taking overall charge. The change follows chief communications officer Frank Shaw’s decision to leave later this year and reflects Microsoft’s effort to communicate more directly in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, particularly as…
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Arabella Kushner takes prominent role during Xi Jinping’s White House visit
Arabella Kushner, the 15-year-old granddaughter of President Trump, featured prominently at the White House during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit on Thursday. Dressed in a cream floor-length gown, she stood alongside senior officials including the Secretary of State and Vice President. Her prominent positioning was likely a deliberate diplomatic gesture intended to charm Xi…
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‘Don’t put pressure on us’ over Israel games – Ogbene
Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has asked the public not to pressure players over calls to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel. He said footballers should not be expected to resolve complex political issues, while confirming the squad will discuss its approach before Sunday’s fixture. Ireland face Israel in Debrecen on Sunday and…
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Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: ‘Muslims definitely hate you’
A resurfaced video shows Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, responding angrily to questions about whether his Muslim faith indicated links to the Muslim Brotherhood or support for Sharia law. At a 2018 gubernatorial forum, he rejected those claims, saying he would uphold the US and Michigan constitutions and arguing that Sharia law…