15 h. ago Israeli government issuing ‘illegal’ orders that must not be obeyed, say IDF intelligence officers

In letter to Netanyahu, 41 signatories say hostages given ‘death sentence’ and Israel waging ‘unnecessary’ warMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIsrael’s government is issuing “clearly illegal” orders that must not be obeyed, a group of Israeli military intelligence officers have said, announcing they will no longer participate in combat operations in Gaza.In a letter addressed to Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the defence minister, Israel Katz, and the head of the military, the group of 41 officers and reservists said the government was waging an “unnecessary, eternal war” in Gaza. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Israeli army officers refuse to serve in ‘unnecessary, eternal war’ in Gaza

In letter to Netanyahu, 41 signatories say government’s orders are ‘clearly illegal’ and hostages have been given ‘death sentence’Israel’s government is issuing “clearly illegal” orders that must not be obeyed, a group of Israeli military intelligence officers have said, announcing they will no longer participate in combat operations in Gaza.In a letter addressed to Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the defence minister, Israel Katz, and the head of the military, the group of 41 officers and reservists said the government was waging an “unnecessary, eternal war” in Gaza. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s nuclear bet: big promises, but bigger questions remain unanswered | Editorial

A bold state investment signals nuclear revival, but unresolved issues around cost, waste and safety demand urgent ministerial clarityThe government’s decision to invest £14.2bn in nuclear energy, on top of existing funds, marks a return to significant state funding of nuclear power after Hinkley Point C, financed by the private sector, was dogged by delays and cost overruns. It is also a decisive shift in energy policy. Ministers have high hopes of a nuclear energy renaissance. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, described the prospect of a new reactor in Suffolk, Sizewell C, combined with new money for modular reactor development and fusion research, as a “golden age”. This was a striking choice of words from the greenest voice in the cabinet.The Climate Change Committee’s latest advice to the government took a more restrained view of nuclear, which drew industry ire. Mr Miliband’s commitment to renewable energy is not in doubt. The government has made good...

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45 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent winter fuel payment warning after government U

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent winter fuel payment warning after the government announced a major U-turn.

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6 d. ago Unnerved Jewish Americans reconsider safety protocols after string of attacks

Many see attacks as part of a rise in antisemitism, while others object to conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitismOn the first night of Passover, it seemed like a one off – an arson attack on Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion. The arsonist, per police, took issue with Shapiro’s stance on Israel and Palestine.Then, in late May, outside an American Jewish Committee young professionals’ event for young Jews in the DC area to meet young diplomats, two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed; the shooter yelled, “Free Palestine.” Roughly a week and a half later, in Boulder, Colorado, a rally in solidarity with hostages held in Gaza was firebombed; the attacker also reportedly yelled, “Free Palestine.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Jewish Americans of all stripes reconsider safety protocols – but disagree on roots of recent violence

Many see attacks as part of a rise in antisemitism, while others object to conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitismOn the first night of Passover, it seemed like a one off – an arson attack on Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion. The arsonist, per police, took issue with Shapiro’s stance on Israel and Palestine.Then, in late May, outside an American Jewish Committee young professionals’ event for young Jews in the DC area to meet young diplomats, two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed; the shooter yelled, “Free Palestine.” Roughly a week and a half later, in Boulder, Colorado, a rally in solidarity with hostages held in Gaza was firebombed; the attacker also reportedly yelled, “Free Palestine.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Warning UK 'not prepared' for next major disease outbreak like foot and mouth

The UK is not ready for another outbreak of a major animal disease like foot and mouth or bird flu, experts have warned, as it emerged just 5% of live animal imports are undergoing physical checks

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7 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: news as Government issues eligibility U

Ministers promise fairer access — but millions still face a winter without help 🔥

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7 d. ago UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

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8 d. ago Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

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9 d. ago Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining

Doug Burgum says Biden order that banned drilling in 23m-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska will be reversedMillions of acres of Alaska wilderness will lose federal protections and be exposed to drilling and mining in the Trump administration’s latest move to prioritize energy production over the shielding of the US’s open spaces.Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, said on Monday that the government would reverse an order issued by Joe Biden in December that banned drilling in the remote 23m-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A), the New York Times reported. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn

Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aidGovernment issues statement over recovery of moneyThe government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea.In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Holidaymakers told to wear masks and get jabs as cases of 'new Covid' soar

The virus has been detected at a number of holiday destinations and one government has issued an alert

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1 week ago New plans to provide Winter Fuel Payments to more pensioners could be due next week

An update on Uk Government plans to issue the heating payment to ‘more pensioners’ could be given on June 11.

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1 week ago Government issues ‘report and avoid’ alert over bug outbreak that causes eye symptoms

The oak processionary moth must not be touched in any circumstances

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1 week ago UK Foreign Office issues warning to anyone heading to popular beach holiday destination

The British Government has issued a fresh safety warning for tourists travelling to a major holiday destination.

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1 week ago UK Foreign Office issues warring to anyone heading to popular beach holiday destination

The British Government has issued a fresh safety warning for tourists travelling to a major holiday destination.

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2 w. ago Met Police chief Mark Rowley issues stark warning over government plan to let out prisoners early

Sir Mark Rowley said his force spent huge resources yesterday hunting for 'machete attack' teenager released on bail in London

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Drones target Moscow forcing suspension of some flights

Air raid alerts in Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy visits Berlin amid promising noises about long-range strikes. What we know on day 1,190 A major Ukrainian drone attack late over Tuesday night into Wednesday led to at least two Moscow airports, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky, suspending flights, Russian authorities said. The defence ministry said 112 Ukrainian drones targeted six different regions in the three hours up to midnight.Russian drones hit the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring eight people including a child, the regional military governor said on Wednesday morning. Ukraine’s air force issued an air raid alert due to drones across regions including Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, Kyiv and others.Russian authorities were again dismissive of Donald Trump after the US president said Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” and putting Russia at risk of “really bad things”. Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former prime minister and president, responded: “I only know of one really bad thing – WWIII. I hope...

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2 w. ago University facing staff strikes over hundreds of threatened job cuts

Union bosses have asked the Scottish Government to step in to help address the issue.

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