Author: News Desk

Monday’s front pages are dominated by two stories.

Tributes are paid to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, in which 1,189 people were killed, including 815 civilians and 251 people taken hostage.

But many of the newspapers are leading on domestic politics, as chief of staff Sue Gray has quit her role – and will take up a new role in Starmer’s government. It comes following sleaze scandals following the new government – and conversations around Sue Gray’s pay.

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump at election rally Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, throwing his support behind the former president’s bid for re-election. Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla warned that the upcoming election could be the “last” if Trump does not win, casting the race as critical for the preservation of democracy in America. Wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, Musk referred to himself as “Dark MAGA,” emphasising his strong support for Trump. This marks the first time Musk has appeared at one of Trump’s…

Macron calls for arms sales ban on Israel French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel, which has been bombing Gaza for over a year and recently expanded military operations into Lebanon. In an interview with France Inter, Macron emphasised the need for a political solution, urging a stop to weapon supplies fueling the conflict. He reiterated France’s stance, stating that the country is not currently supplying weapons to Israel. Macron expressed deep concern over Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza, warning that the violence is escalating hatred and undermining Israel’s long-term security. He also…

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, pounds Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary Israeli airstrikes have pounded Gaza and the Lebanese capital of Beirut on the October 7 anniversary.  In Gaza, the IDF says it hit targets throughout the strip, including a hospital it says was used by Hamas fighters. In Beirut, there were huge explosions in the southern suburbs with Israel claiming that it hit Hezbollah weapons storage facilities. Ten people were injured in Israel by rockets fired from Lebanon on Sunday, while the IDF says at least four “projectiles” were fired from Gaza on Monday. People across Israel are remembering last…

Policewoman killed and 10 injured in shooting in Israel A 19-year-old Israeli policewoman, Sergeant Shira Chaya Suslik, has been killed and 10 others injured in a suspected terror attack at Beersheba’s central bus station. The gunman, who opened fire on civilians, was swiftly shot dead by security forces at the scene. Several of the injured suffered gunshot wounds, with one in serious condition. The attack comes as Israel remains on high alert ahead of the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 assault, which sparked the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Following the incident, Israeli officials condemned the attack, with calls for stronger…

Blast near Karachi airport kills two Chinese nationals in suspected Indian attack Two Chinese nationals were killed and at least 10 others injured in a suspected Indian-funded suicide attack near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday night. The blast targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a power project in Sindh province. A third body, believed to be the attacker, was also found. The separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility, stating that the suicide bomber, part of their Majeed Brigade, used a vehicle-borne explosive device to target the convoy. The group has a history of…

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels, reports ADL The US has seen a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, reaching a record high following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Between October 2023 and September 2024, over 10,000 incidents were recorded, marking a 200% increase compared to the previous year. This is the highest level since the ADL began tracking antisemitism in 1979. The report highlights 8,015 cases of verbal or written harassment, 1,840 acts of vandalism, and 150 physical assaults. California, New York, New Jersey,…