Author: News Desk

What now, Keir? The front page of The National (Scotland) leads with an image of Benjamin Netanyahu following the ICC’s decisions to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli PM, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and deceased Hamas commander Mohammed Deif. The ICC cites Israel’s use of starvation as a war tactic and its intentional targeting of civilians as the reasons for the issuing of the warrant. The paper says that following this major update – which PM Starmer says he backs – how can Britain justify selling arms to Israel?

What’s on the front page of the Scottish Herald? £2.8bn tax and wage bill could see care firms folThe Nuffield Trust said a rise in national insurance contributions and wage bills could see ‘swathes of the social care market collapsing’. Private and non-profit social care providers could be faced with increased costs of around £2.8 billion in the next financial year, according to analysis which warns of businesses potentially going bust.Sarwar scoops title The front page leads with a large image of Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar who has been awarded with the newspaper’s Scottish politics of the year. He is pictured…

The Stockholm Stock Exchange takes off The Stockholm Stock Exchange goes in the same direction as yesterday and rises in the opening trade. The OMXS index is up 0.6 percent with basically all major companies in the plus.Yesterday’s trade represented a trend break after four trading days in a row of falling rates. Today, the ball bearing giant SKF takes the lead with a rise of 1.9 percent, this after a high recommendation from Kepler Cheuvreux’s analysts. Index-heavy H&M follows and rises 1.5 percent.

What’s on the front page of The Metro? Death of British Lawyer in Laos from Poisoned DrinksA British lawyer, Simone White, has become the fifth tourist to die after consuming methanol-laced drinks at a backpacker hostel in Laos. This tragic incident has raised alarms about safety standards in Southeast Asia. White was reportedly among 15 individuals hospitalized following the poisoning.Tributes to John PrescottThe front page honors the late John Prescott, former UK Deputy Prime Minister, who passed away in 2024. Recognized as a “working-class bruiser” and a “true giant of British politics,” Prescott’s contributions to the Labour movement and his memorable…

Israel has responded to a US letter of demands seeking to ensure the entry of aid into Gaza, claiming that it does not conduct forced displacement and is trying to increase aid to the devastated territory. Dated 13 November and leaked by Axios on Wednesday, the Israeli response letter addressed a number of issues that had been brought up by the US, including the acceleration of aid into north Gaza, the banning of UNRWA in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and the forced displacement of Gaza’s population. The original 14 October US letter, signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken…

What’s on the front page of The Guardian? ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for NetanyahuThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu has rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time leaders of a democracy have faced such charges by the ICC.Tributes to John PrescottTributes pour in for John Prescott, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and a major figure in the Labour movement, who has died…

On 22 November 1990 Margaret Thatcher announced her resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservatives. In the challenge for the leadership of the party, by just four votes, he had failed to obtain a 15 percent majority over his challenger Heseltine, the minimum required for immediate reconfirmation. When he also lost the support of his cabinet, he decided to step back. Some called it “a rare coup at the top of British politics”. Born in 1925, the “Iron Lady” remained in power in the United Kingdom for over eleven years. The first woman and certainly one of the…

What’s on the front page of The Independent? Netanyahu Faces War Crimes Arrest WarrantIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over allegations of war crimes in Gaza. These include charges of using “starvation as a method of war” and directing attacks on civilians. Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, reportedly killed earlier in the year, is also cited in the warrants. This development isolates Netanyahu internationally and complicates efforts to negotiate a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Labour’s John Prescott Dies at 86Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott,…

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The European leaders – including PM Keir Starmer – have backed the arrest of Netanyahu, and several papers note if the Israeli prime minister steps foot in the UK, he’ll be arrested.

Several papers pay tribute to the ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott who died at 86. Other domestic stories include the latest death in the alcohol poisonings in Laos, this time a 28-year-old British woman. There is ongoing coverage of the farm tax fallout and No 10’s vow to stand with Ukraine features.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine means the West is now involved in his war against Ukraine.

On November 23, 1989, a commando group made up of Lucchese, Graviano and Madonia killed the sister, mother and aunt of Francesco Marino Mannoia, who had begun to collaborate with judge Falcone. Now it turns out that the information offered to the police by the youngest of… Bagheria, 35 years ago the massacre of women. Riina’s revenge against the repentant Mannoia https://palermo.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/11/22/news/bagheria_strage_donne_pentito_mannoia-423682650/?rss