Green shoots? Burnham cultivates rural links in attempt to ‘build back trust’ with farmers

Green shoots? Burnham cultivates rural links in attempt to ‘build back trust’ with farmers

The Guardian •

Ministers have been speaking to farming activists to try to build bridges after relations were soured by the tax changes introduced under Keir Stamer As an arable farmer, Olly Harrison’s WhatsApp messages are normally concerned with the more mundane matters of working the land: logistics, supplies and the occasional chat about the weather.So when a recent message came through from Andy Burnham, it...

Zinédine Zidane kicks off first match with slender victory in Turkey

Zinédine Zidane kicks off first match with slender victory in Turkey

France 24 •

Zinédine Zidane oversaw a 1-0 victory in Turkey in his first match in charge of Les Bleus, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal of the game in the second half. The France captain went off injured soon after and will miss the team's next three Nations League fixtures. 

District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze

District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze

SCMP •

Hong Kong district councillor Peggy Wong Pik-kiu has resigned from office and several other community roles citing health reasons, following mounting controversy over her team’s alleged proxy-vote collection before last year’s fatal Wang Fuk Court inferno. Wong, a directly elected district councillor for the Tai Po South constituency, also stepped down from her duties as a member of the Tai Po Sou...

Diana after Diana: How her story kept changing long after her death

Diana after Diana: How her story kept changing long after her death

Times of India •

Diana Frances Spencer, known as Princess Diana, remains a significant figure even after her tragic death. Various individuals and institutions construct different portrayals of her character and life experiences. Her brother Charles Spencer recently published a memoir that reflects on her legacy and relationships. Diana's influence persists, shaping identities and resonating in communities around ...

UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians

UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians

The Guardian •

Israel ‘categorically rejects’ publication and says businesses on database have committed no wrongdoingThe UN human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms that it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.The vast majority of the total 214 companies, which are based in 11 countries, are ...

UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian human rights violations

UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian human rights violations

The Guardian •

Human rights council names and shames businesses with ties to illegal Israeli settlements in West BankThe UN human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms that it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.The vast majority of the total 214 companies, which are based in 11 countries, are I...

Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources

Work intensifying on UK laws to stamp out concert ticket touts, say sources

The Guardian •

Artists including Tinie Tempah and the Smiths’ drummer Mike Joyce ramp up pressure on government to keep its pledge to outlaw for-profit resalesThe government has stepped up work on new laws to stop ticket touts fleecing fans, as the prime minister came under pressure from artists including the drummer from the Smiths, one of his favourite bands.Keir Starmer said last year that the government woul...

Thomas Jefferson letter goes on the market – containing a prescient warning for Trump today

Thomas Jefferson letter goes on the market – containing a prescient warning for Trump today

The Guardian •

Third US president wrote in 1787 about importance of peace, paying off debt and supporting agricultureA remarkably prescient letter written by Thomas Jefferson, the third US president, advising how the newly created country could prosper, has been put up for sale by a private collector. The handwritten document from 1787 warns specifically against many of the missteps Donald Trump has taken to dra...

We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us

We followed five people in Gaza from dawn to dusk – this is what the headlines don’t tell us

The Guardian •

Behind the stories of bombings and mass deaths, the everyday challenges facing Palestinians living under siege portray a quieter tragedy we rarely hear What does it take to make a morning cup of tea in Gaza?For Alaa Hessi, in her final month of pregnancy, this small ritual begins with a calculation of gas rations. Her family gets a ration of 6kg of gas every three months – enough to heat a pot for...

A rubber hose inspired this footwear brand in 2010; 16 years later, Kylian Mbappé has joined its $10B empire

A rubber hose inspired this footwear brand in 2010; 16 years later, Kylian Mbappé has joined its $10B empire

Times of India •

On, the Swiss footwear brand renowned for its cutting-edge running shoe technology, has successfully broadened its horizons into lifestyle sports and apparel, leading to its public listing. Recently, star footballer Kylian Mbappé joined forces with On, enabling him to influence product creation and strategies for their upcoming football division, with new cleats set for launch in 2027.