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Reform under criminal probe, Trump denies 9/11 fakery, Parrott stars for Betis
Britain’s electoral watchdog inquiry deepens as the Met opens a criminal investigation into Reform UK donations, while Trump rebuts “fake” Ground Zero claims; also: Miami crash pilot’s LinkedIn boasts, Cybercab rides launch in Austin, and Troy Parrott’s stunning week at Real Betis.
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Grace Tame apologises after dismissing reports of Hamas sexual violence against Israeli women as ‘propaganda’ and claiming they had been ‘debunked’
Australian activist and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame has apologised after appearing to dismiss reports of sexual violence committed by Hamas against Israeli women during the 7 October 2023 attacks as “propaganda” that had been “debunked”. The remarks, made during a March radio interview, drew criticism for seeming to cast doubt on survivors’…
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Israel’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ Tops Ophir Awards, Becomes Country’s Oscar Submission
Moshe Rosenthal’s drama Tell Me Everything has won Best Picture at Israel’s Ophir Awards, automatically making it the country’s official submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2027 Oscars. The film, whose Hebrew title translates as Independence, dominated Thursday’s ceremony, Israel’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, taking home 10 trophies in total including…
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Woke author is disinvited from speaking at African-American Library after major backlash over her post about Gaza
Children’s author and illustrator Vashti Harrison has been disinvited from a keynote speaking engagement at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after concerns emerged over a 2024 social media post in which she voiced support for a Gaza ceasefire. Broward County Public Schools, which sponsored the 17 September event,…
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That’s neigh bother! Britain claims two equine firsts in Guinness World Records
Britain has secured two new entries in the 2027 Guinness World Records, both celebrating the nation’s affection for horses. Hugo, a four-year-old shire horse from Towcester, Northamptonshire, has been officially recognised as the tallest horse in the world, while collector Miranda Worby has been named the owner of the largest My Little Pony collection globally.…
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Trump breaks silence over Israel sanctions – and doesn’t back Burnham
US President Donald Trump has signalled he does not fully back Britain’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements, a move announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband as part of a “new approach” to the West Bank. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he intended to consult Israel before forming a view, questioning why the…
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Trump puts a date on when he believes Iran war will end as he looks to rally sinking Republicans: ‘They can’t hold out’
Donald Trump has predicted that the war with Iran will end “immediately” after the upcoming US midterm elections, telling reporters he believes Iran “can’t hold out any longer.” The remarks came as he travelled to Dallas for the Republican Midterm Convention, where he is set to deliver keynote addresses on both nights amid signs of…
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Muslim and Arab nations praise British sanctions on Israeli settlements
Eight Arab and Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, have welcomed Britain’s decision to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told MPs the move reflected a necessary “new approach” in response to Israeli plans for the E1 development, which would cut off the…
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Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has referred Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its obligations under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, marking the first such referral in two decades. The resolution, passed by the IAEA’s board of governors in Vienna, cites Iran’s failure to provide information…