Author: News Desk

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: 60 Tories turn on PM and Fujitsu apology Most of Wednesday’s front pages lead on the rebellion mounted against PM Rishi Sunak by Tory MPs as part of attempts to strengthen the Rwanda asylum bill.  Rwanda Bill rebellion According to the Financial Times, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ultimate triumph over the rebels came at a “steep political cost,” resulting in shaken authority and escalating animosity within the Conservative party. The paper suggests that Sunak is strategically wagering on the assumption that rebel Tories won’t jeopardise the bill entirely during Wednesday’s vote, fearing backlash from…

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Rishi Sunak faces key Rwanda vote after Tory deputy chairmen resign Rishi Sunak is facing a pivotal vote on his Rwanda bill, following the resignation of two Conservative deputy chairmen and a ministerial aide who opted to rebel on the matter. On Tuesday, Lee Anderson, Brendan Clarke-Smith, and Jane Stevenson stepped down from their positions, expressing their intent to vote for amendments aimed at strengthening the legislation. In a setback to the Prime Minister’s authority, 60 Tory MPs supported these rebel amendments. While No 10 remains optimistic about the overall passage of the bill, there are indications of potential concessions…

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Apple overtakes Samsung as world’s biggest phonemaker Apple has now claimed the biggest share of the global smartphone market, displacing Samsung from the top position for the first time in 12 years. According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), the American tech giant constituted over one-fifth of the phones shipped last year. Samsung, with a market share of 19.4%, was relegated to the second spot, with Chinese phone manufacturers Xiaomi, OPPO, and Transsion following closely behind. The smartphone market experienced a downturn as many individuals refrained from upgrading during the pandemic. According to the IDC, approximately 1.2 billion…

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Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike On Tuesday, Pakistan reported the tragic death of two children and the injury of three others in strikes carried out by Iran, its neighbouring country. According to a news agency affiliated with Iran’s military, the strikes targeted two bases associated with the militant group Jaish al-Adl. However, Pakistan disputed this claim, denouncing it as an “illegal act” that could result in “serious consequences.” This incident marks the third instance, following attacks on Iraq and Syria, where Iran has conducted strikes in recent days. The missile attack on Pakistan is an unusual occurrence, with…

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