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UN extends Kenya-led security mission in Haiti amid rising hunger, violence The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the multinational policing mission in Haiti, which is led by Kenya, until October 2025. This mission aims to support Haitian national police in reclaiming areas under gang control but has not been transformed into a full UN peacekeeping operation, despite calls from Haiti’s government. The Council expressed deep concern over the country’s deteriorating security situation, which has seen widespread violence, criminal activity, and mass displacement. The World Food Programme also reported that half of Haiti’s population now faces severe hunger.…

How Starmer will play politics with war in Lebanon Earlier this morning Israel launched its invasion of Lebanon, despite the calls and protests from world leaders. Netanyahu is determined to push forward his agenda for creating a greater Israel and gain more land. Despite the conflicts with Starmer on the issue, this provides a political opportunity that politicians will exploit. First and foremost it will take the limelight away from domestic policies. So politicians will use every soundbite to talk about the issue. Additionally, politicians will use this opportunity to drive home the cuts at home. Although they are determined…

Online retailer eBay scraps fees for private sellers in UK In latest response to rivals such as Depop and Vinted, users now only pay transaction fees on sales of vehicles. Online retailer eBay has scrapped fees for private sellers across almost all of its categories as it attempts to keep fast-growing rivals such as Depop and Vinted at arm’s length. The move means eBay’s UK sellers no longer have to pay transaction fees, except for cars, motorcycles and other vehicles. The online retailer is struggling to compete with market capitalisation and dominance of Amazon and the surge of Vinted and…

US ports shut down as dockworkers strike Tens of thousands of dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have launched an indefinite strike at 14 major ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, halting container traffic from Maine to Texas. This marks the first major shutdown of its kind in nearly 50 years, raising concerns about significant economic disruption ahead of the presidential election and the busy holiday season. The strike stems from stalled negotiations over a new six-year contract covering 25,000 port workers, with the ILA pushing for wage increases and protections against automation. The strike is expected…

Marine Le Pen on trial for EU embezzlement case  Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, is on trial in Paris for allegedly misusing European parliamentary funds. Alongside more than 20 senior party members, Le Pen is accused of hiring parliamentary assistants who were paid by the European Parliament but worked on party-related matters. If convicted, Le Pen could face fines, imprisonment, and a ban from running for office for up to 10 years, potentially derailing her 2027 presidential bid. Le Pen has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that she and her colleagues did not violate any political rules.…

Hurricane Helene: At least 600 people missing and millions without power More than 600 people are missing or unaccounted for across the US in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene, according to the White House.  Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, beginning as a category four hurricane and becoming the most powerful on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Around 2 million people are without power, roads are blocked by debris, homes and businesses flattened and areas completely flooded. Officials are attempting to airlift emergency supplies, including food…

Netanyahu sees popularity bounce back following attacks on Hezbollah – latest polls Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings have seen a rebound following attacks against Hezbollah. A recent poll conducted for Israel’s Channel 12 reveals that if a general election were held now, Netanyahu’s Likud party would secure the most seats, although it would still fall short of an outright majority. In a further boost for Netanyahu, former rival Gideon Saar joined his coalition government on Sunday, potentially strengthening his position. “We will work together, shoulder to shoulder,” Netanyahu stated, emphasising Saar’s role in the ongoing conflict. Saar will…

Three dead and 15 injured in Shanghai Walmart stabbing A violent stabbing spree at a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai on Monday night left three people dead and 15 others injured. The attack occurred in the Songjiang district. Authorities have apprehended a 37-year-old suspect, identified only by his surname Lin, he reportedly came to Shanghai to “vent his anger due to a personal economic dispute”. The investigation is ongoing. The three victims succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, while the remaining injured individuals are reported to have non-life-threatening wounds.

‘Pathetic’ to blame economic meltdown on me, Liz Truss tells Tory conference – UK politics live Immigrants who see Israel as enemy ‘not welcome’ in UK says Kemi BadenochSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster emailLiz Truss has told the Conservative Party conference that it is “pathetic” to claim she is to blame for the economic meltdown follwoing her mini-budget.During a fringe event, the unrepentant former prime minister dismissed Theresa May’s claim that she destroyed the party’s reputation after her economic…

Prince Harry upstaged at London awards ceremony as King Charles spends time in Scotland – Royal news live Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London. The Duke of Sussex shared an endearing moment with a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who threw his toys out of his pram and laughed while the grinning Prince Harry picked them up. The Duke met Noah Nicholson – who has complex medical conditions – when he returned to the UK to honour children, teenagers and their parents who have been recognised with awards from the charity WellChild.…