Members of Israeli government have ‘genocidal intent’, says UK minister
Dr Zubir Ahmed – the MP for Glasgow South West – was appointed as a health minister in the Prime Minister’s re-shuffle brought about by the resignation of Angela Rayner earlier this month. The UK Government has been reticent to describe the crisis in Gaza as a “genocide”, despite activist calls and Scottish First Minister John Swinney taking such a step. “We have members of that government [Israel] who certainly have genocidal intent – members of that government indicted by the International Criminal Court. The MP added that he felt “relatively powerless” about the situation in Gaza. “It doesn’t mean I don’t have any agency and I don’t need to strive to make a difference, but to tell you that I feel relatively powerless in the place of power in the UK is painful.”The UK Government has been contacted for comment.
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September 21, 2025 23:09 UTC
Labour looks to water down North Sea drilling ban
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September 21, 2025 19:07 UTC
He Wrote a Biting Post About Charlie Kirk. The Fury Came Fast.
Follow our live coverage of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona. One by one, the angry residents who had packed the council chambers on Monday night in Palmetto Bay, Fla., stepped to the podium to express their disgust over online comments that a councilman, Stephen Cody, had made about Charlie Kirk. One man called Mr. Cody’s comments “vile.” Another called them “abnormal and dangerous.” A third man said that the councilman’s Facebook post, which went up a few hours after Mr. Kirk was fatally shot in Utah, “smells like it came out of the pit of hell.”All three wanted Mr. Cody to resign from office. If that did not happen, a fourth speaker said, “We’ll come after him.” While he did not intend to harm Mr. Cody, he added, “He’s not going to have a very nice life while he’s living here.”The most contentious civic matters anyone had anticipated this month in Palmetto Bay, a prosperous Miami suburb of 25,000, involved the tax rate and the details of a contract to manage a municipal pickleball facility. But in the last few days, Palmetto Bay, like many communities around the country, has been consumed by the wave of ferocious indignation directed at people who declared their lack of remorse about Mr. Kirk’s death or merely took issue with things he had said or believed.
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September 21, 2025 19:02 UTC
Reports: Justice Department closed probe into Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, for accepting bag of cash
Tom Homan, now the president’s border czar, was recorded last year accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash by undercover FBI agents in an investigation the Trump Justice Department later closed, The New York Times reported Saturday. The September 2024 payment arose from a probe that was not targeting Homan, The Times reported, citing people familiar with the case. A person familiar with the matter told CNN that Homan accepted a cash payment in a sting operation. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe cash was inside a bag from the fast-casual chain Cava, The Times reported. Investigators began looking into Homan after the original target of a case suggested that a payment to Homan could lead to federal border security contracts, The Times reported.
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September 21, 2025 18:21 UTC
'Hope for peace': UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state; back two-state solution
UK and Palestine: A historic contextCanada, the United Kingdom, and Australia on Sunday announced official recognition of Palestinian statehood in a coordinated move, challenging Israel and putting them at odds with the United States. Lammy said in July that these rights have largely been neglected and described recognition as correcting "a historical injustice which continues to unfold." Palestinian head of mission Husam Zomlot echoed this, saying, "The issue today is ending the denial of our existence that started 108 years ago, in 1917. I think today, the British people should celebrate a day when history is being corrected. "Israel’s government has repeatedly opposed a two-state solution and continues to expand settlements in the West Bank, land intended for a future Palestinian state.Since the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas on Israel, more than 60,000 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
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September 21, 2025 18:04 UTC
Lammy: ‘No serious prospect’ of being next ambassador to US
But Mr Lammy, now the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary as well as Sir Keir Starmer’s deputy, said “three jobs is quite enough”. David Lammy said there was no serious prospect of him replacing Lord Mandelson in Washington (Carl Court/PA)Mr Lammy, who was mentioned as a possible contender for the Washington job in a Sun column, suggested there were other suitable candidates for the role. He told LBC Radio: “I’m not just Deputy Prime Minister, I’m also Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. But really, there’s no serious prospect of me going to Washington, DC.”Lord Mandelson was sacked over the extent of his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Potential ambassadors could include outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore, former cabinet secretary Sir Mark Sedwill or veteran diplomat Christian Turner, who is set to take up the role of ambassador at the United Nations in New York.
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September 21, 2025 16:29 UTC
U.K., Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, angering Israel
The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. “We recognized the state of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people. Today we join over 150 countries who recognize a Palestinian state also. A U.N. commission this month declared that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel denies. The creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel is seen internationally as the only realistic way to resolve the conflict for the long term.
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September 21, 2025 16:13 UTC
UK, Canada and Portugal recognise Palestinian statehood — as it happened
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September 21, 2025 15:02 UTC
What are 5 things the town of Aldeburgh is best known for?
Here are five things the town is best known for. Food and drinkAldeburgh Fish and Chips has received national recognition(Image: Newsquest)This town is well known for its food and drink, with Which? Benjamin BrittenBenjamin Britten founded the Aldeburgh Festival(Image: Supplied)It is also well known for Benjamin Britten, as he founded the Aldeburgh Festival in 1948, and it is still a major arts event focusing on classical music. The ScallopThe Aldeburgh scallop(Image: Archant)This seaside town is known for 'The Scallop', because it is a four-meter-high landmark. This is because it is to honour Benjamin Britten, who lived in the town and was a founder of the Aldeburgh festival.
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September 21, 2025 12:23 UTC
Human rights laws ‘must be fit for times we live in’ says Lammy
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeEuropean human rights laws must be “fit for the times that we live in today”, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said amid frustration about difficulties deporting migrants. The Government is working with allies on potential reforms to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and is also examining how it is applied in domestic courts. Mr Lammy, who is also the Justice Secretary, said the law as it was currently being interpreted was being abused. “But I do believe that we do need to interpret Article 8 for the times that we live in today.
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September 21, 2025 12:06 UTC
Royal reunion: 5 years after Megxit, are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry now planning to return to the UK?
Harry Hints at Major Life Shift After Private Talk; Could a Royal Return to UK Be Coming? Harry and Meghan's private life in CaliforniaFather-son reunion sparks speculationRoughly five years after their controversial exit from the UK Royal family and making major public allegations against them, are Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle plotting a return to the UK? According to singer Joss Stone, 38, Harry opened up about the possibility of him and Meghan Markle making their way home.Speaking to Hello! Clearly, these are priorities Harry and Meghan have voiced about their own children.According to Stone, Harry seemed genuinely interested in her experience. Despite their controversial remarks against the Royal family and increasing emotional distance, Prince Harry has repeatedly expressed his desire to reconnect with his father.
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September 21, 2025 11:59 UTC
The Sunday Times University Rankings 2026 reveals that the University of Glasgow places 22nd in the UK
The University of Glasgow loses six positions from the previous year in The Times and Sunday Times UK University Rankings, and places 22nd as the best University in the UK and third in Scotland. It presents low scores in teaching quality and student experience. It is currently ranked as the fifth worst university in the UK for teaching quality, scoring 80.1%. University of St Andrews confirms its second place, followed by University of Strathclyde’s which gained nine places from last year, positioning itself as 11th best University in the UK. University of Strathclyde is also awarded with the title of Runner-up University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times, while Glasgow Caledonian University is Runner-up for Modern University of the Year.
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September 21, 2025 10:23 UTC
'Golden': 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' song by Huntr/x rules UK chart for seventh week
Who's behind the hitU.S. chart momentumWider chart moves'Golden,' the breakout OST from Netflix's animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' holds No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart for a seventh overall week, maintaining the summit over Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' in the latest update released Friday local time. Coverage notes the trio's creative roles tied to the project's music direction, connecting K-pop sensibilities with Western pop structures for broad audience reach. These aligned results position 'Golden' among the year's most visible OST-fueled hits from streaming to radio rotation.Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' OST entries rose this week in the U.K.: 'Soda Pop' up to No. Yonhap News summarises that OST clustering at the top end marks a rare configuration for an animated project's music slate in recent years
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September 21, 2025 10:04 UTC
Helmingham Hall Illuminated trail named among UK's best
During the festive season in the lead up to Christmas, the gardens at Helmingham Hall are transformed into a spectacle of light, sound, and colour. With new installations, the trail takes visitors through glowing walkways and across the historic drawbridge. The Times has named it as one of the best light trails to visit in 2025. Visitors will also be able to enjoy street food and drink, and the Stable Shops will be open selling unique gifts. Tickets for the Illuminated Garden Trail start from £20 for adults and £10 for children.
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September 21, 2025 09:05 UTC
Clergy lament co-opting of Cross at Tommy Robinson protest
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September 21, 2025 08:51 UTC