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"US President Donald Trump has pledged in an executive order to guarantee Qatar’s security and to regard any attack on the Gulf state as a threat to the “peace and security of the US”."
US pledges to defend Qatar against ‘any attack’
Trump’s executive order comes weeks after Israel launched missiles targeting Hamas leaders in Doha
www.ft.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"US President Donald Trump has pledged in an executive order to guarantee Qatar’s security and to regard any attack on the Gulf state as a threat to the “peace and security of the US”."
"A Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank."
Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity
Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing director
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"A Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank."
"At least 53 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza on Thursday ... The Israeli military carried out attacks across the territory on Thursday, including in the southern al-Masawi area which had been declared a safe zone."
At least 53 Palestinians killed in fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza
Military offensive stepped up as Hamas leaders consider Trump’s 20-point peace plan
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"At least 53 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza on Thursday ... The Israeli military carried out attacks across the territory on Thursday, including in the southern al-Masawi area which had been declared a safe zone."
"The US will provide Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets deep inside Russia, according to several media reports, a move that would signal a significant shift in White House support for Kyiv."
US to give Ukraine intelligence on long-range energy targets in Russia, say reports
Decision would signal a significant shift in White House support for Kyiv as Trump grows irritated with Putin
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"The US will provide Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets deep inside Russia, according to several media reports, a move that would signal a significant shift in White House support for Kyiv."
"Anti-government demonstrations gripped Morocco for the fourth night in a row as young people filled the streets of cities and destruction and violence broke out in several places."
Violence breaks out in Morocco as anti-government protests rage for fourth day
‘Gen Z’ protesters accuse government of prioritising spending on World Cup stadiums over social services
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"Anti-government demonstrations gripped Morocco for the fourth night in a row as young people filled the streets of cities and destruction and violence broke out in several places."
"Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda after attending a presidential campaign event for Bobi Wine, the reggae musician turned politician."
Kenyan activists abducted after joining opposition rally in Uganda
Pair had crossed border to support presidential campaign of reggae singer Bobi Wine
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda after attending a presidential campaign event for Bobi Wine, the reggae musician turned politician."
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For the price of a $400 million jet/bribe, you too can get your very own US security guarantee
October 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
For the price of a $400 million jet/bribe, you too can get your very own US security guarantee
11-Jul-2020: "William Steel, an ex criminal turned writer, says he was shown footage of two high-profile US politicians having sex with minors. The man, using a pseudonym, claims the one-time power couple made him watch some to prove how they “owned” people."
'Ghislaine Maxwell had video of powerful people having sex with underage girls'
A reformed jewel thief, using a pseudonym, claims the one-time power couple made him watch some to prove how they “owned” people
www.mirror.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
11-Jul-2020: "William Steel, an ex criminal turned writer, says he was shown footage of two high-profile US politicians having sex with minors. The man, using a pseudonym, claims the one-time power couple made him watch some to prove how they “owned” people."
"HMRC lost £836mn to “phoenixing” — where companies are repeatedly liquidated and set up under new names, sometimes deliberately to avoid payment of tax and other debts — in the 2022-23 tax year, the latest for which data is available."
HMRC raises small business ‘phoenixing’ tax loss to £836mn
Higher than previously estimated figure underlines challenge faced by UK agency in curbing losses
www.ft.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"HMRC lost £836mn to “phoenixing” — where companies are repeatedly liquidated and set up under new names, sometimes deliberately to avoid payment of tax and other debts — in the 2022-23 tax year, the latest for which data is available."
"His detention came after demonstrations in the regional capital of Leh turned violent on Wednesday. The police responded with live ammunition, killing at least four protesters who were demanding autonomy and statehood for Ladakh."
Ladakh statehood activist arrested days after violent crackdown by Modi
Sonam Wangchuk, who has been agitating against the government, was on his way to speak at a press briefing
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"His detention came after demonstrations in the regional capital of Leh turned violent on Wednesday. The police responded with live ammunition, killing at least four protesters who were demanding autonomy and statehood for Ladakh."
"Trump said he ordered the attack on the boat, which was in the US Southern Command's area of responsibility, after US intelligence confirmed it was trafficking drugs. It was the third such strike on alleged drug boats in recent weeks."
US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says
Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Trump said he ordered the attack on the boat, which was in the US Southern Command's area of responsibility, after US intelligence confirmed it was trafficking drugs. It was the third such strike on alleged drug boats in recent weeks."
1-Sep-2025: "The resolution adopted by IAGS, which has about 500 members, said Israel’s government had “engaged in systematic and widespread crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, including indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians and civilian infrastructure” in Gaza."
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, say scholars
International Association of Genocide Scholars joins growing number of experts warning that Israel has committed war crimes
www.ft.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
1-Sep-2025: "The resolution adopted by IAGS, which has about 500 members, said Israel’s government had “engaged in systematic and widespread crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, including indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians and civilian infrastructure” in Gaza."
"Countries cannot rely on defence treaties (like NATO) against hybrid warfare because it does not count as war under international law. Smaller countries can use hybrid warfare to pressure larger neighbours without having a big army or a strong economy."
Hybrid Warfare, explained — Post factum
Economic, Political, Cyber and Information Warfare
www.postfactum.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"Countries cannot rely on defence treaties (like NATO) against hybrid warfare because it does not count as war under international law. Smaller countries can use hybrid warfare to pressure larger neighbours without having a big army or a strong economy."
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16-Sep-2025: "The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals."
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
16-Sep-2025: "The public has paid almost £200bn to the shareholders who own key British industries since they were privatised, research reveals."
"A former FBI informant accused of falsely claiming that Joe Biden and the president’s son Hunter had accepted bribes has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court papers."
Ex-FBI informant agrees to plead guilty to lying about Bidens’ Ukraine ties
As part of plea deal, Alexander Smirnov will admit he made up story at center of Republican impeachment inquiry
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2024 at 2:17 PM
"A former FBI informant accused of falsely claiming that Joe Biden and the president’s son Hunter had accepted bribes has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court papers."
"To me, every issue with EVs I’ve heard from readers and skeptics, or held personally, is gone ...a battery swap only takes a few minutes, which would make driving an EV just as convenient and easy as driving a gas-powered car."
I Tried An EV Battery Swap Station. It May Just Be The Future
Nio has done more than 57 million swaps in China, but other imitators are on the horizon. Can this make EV ownership better than ever?
insideevs.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:04 PM
"To me, every issue with EVs I’ve heard from readers and skeptics, or held personally, is gone ...a battery swap only takes a few minutes, which would make driving an EV just as convenient and easy as driving a gas-powered car."
28-Oct-2021: "Top US oil executives were accused of decades-long industry efforts to spread disinformation over the role of fossil fuels in driving global warming during congressional hearings held on Thursday, days before pivotal UN climate talks."
Oil groups accused of climate deceit in US Congress grilling
ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and Shell executives testify as Democrats open disinformation inquiry
www.ft.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:24 PM
28-Oct-2021: "Top US oil executives were accused of decades-long industry efforts to spread disinformation over the role of fossil fuels in driving global warming during congressional hearings held on Thursday, days before pivotal UN climate talks."
18-Mar-2021: "The oil industry knew at least 50 years ago that air pollution from burning fossil fuels posed serious risks to human health, only to spend decades aggressively lobbying against clean air regulations, a trove of internal documents seen by the Guardian reveal."
Oil firms knew decades ago fossil fuels posed grave health risks, files reveal
Exclusive: documents seen by Guardian show companies fought clean-air rules despite being aware of harm caused by air pollution
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 2:12 AM
18-Mar-2021: "The oil industry knew at least 50 years ago that air pollution from burning fossil fuels posed serious risks to human health, only to spend decades aggressively lobbying against clean air regulations, a trove of internal documents seen by the Guardian reveal."