Social Media
— Two years post-Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, advertisers increasingly view the platform as unsafe, risking ad revenue. While Musk’s supporters commend free speech moves, trust issues loom.
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UK Politics
— Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s advocacy for NHS reforms faces scrutiny after revelations that over 60% of his donations since 2015 come from private healthcare-linked entities, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Conservative Leadership Contest
— Kemi Badenoch’s scepticism over the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target has sparked debate in the Conservative Party. She questions its feasibility, suggesting an adaptation-focused approach, potentially reshaping Tory climate policy.
2024 US Presidential Election
— In a speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian ambitions, highlighted by John Kelly’s revelations, threaten American democracy. She criticised Trump’s desire for military loyalty and compared his rhetoric to Hitler’s.
Misogyny
— London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a £1 million programme targeting 9 to 11-year-olds, using interactive workshops to combat rising misogyny and harmful online content, promoting respectful relationships and inclusivity among young Londoners.
Health
— With ultra-processed foods making up nearly half the energy intake of British toddlers and more than half by age seven, a new study underscores the urgent need for dietary interventions and potential policy reforms.
UK Politics
— Dominic Grieve has sharply criticised Robert Jenrick’s video on the European Convention on Human Rights, accusing him of misleading the public, misrepresenting legal principles, and promoting dangerous rhetoric that should disqualify him from high office.
COVID-19
— A YouGov poll shows 65% of Britons believe the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns were necessary, despite ongoing debate about their economic and social impacts.
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2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted deep ideological divisions. Trump criticised Harris’s economic plans and defended his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Harris condemned Trump’s policies, particularly on abortion, immigration, and national security.
2024 Paris Olympics
— President Emmanuel Macron hails the Paris 2024 Olympics as a triumph of national unity, pledging continued investment in sport to sustain the Games’ legacy and bolster France’s global standing.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Could electoral reform from the First Past the Post system to Proportional Representation reduce extremism and strengthen democracy by addressing grievances and creating a more representative political system in Britain?
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest address to the nation reaffirms his commitment to quickly prosecuting those behind recent far-right violence, promising justice and safety for targeted communities.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Jeremy Corbyn and four independent MPs have sharply criticised Sir Keir Starmer for his perceived inadequacy in addressing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim hatred linked to the ongoing far-right riots. They call for more decisive action with immediate measures.
France
— Martin Hirsch, former president of Emmaus, reveals how the solidarity organisation grappled with its founder, French priest Abbé Pierre’s controversial past and highlights the ongoing challenge of upholding his legacy while addressing misconduct allegations.
UK Politics
— Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has thrown her support behind Donald Trump’s presidency, citing global stability and peace as her reasons. An endorsement coming at a pivotal moment in her own turbulent political career in the UK.
