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Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in Melikgazi and spread to other areas. The unrest began after a Syrian man was arrested for allegedly abusing a seven-year-old Syrian girl in Kayseri, sparking outrage among Turkish residents. In response, locals flipped cars and set Syrian-run shops on fire, demanding the expulsion of Syrians from the country. The violence spread to Hatay, where a Syrian grocery store was set ablaze. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, condemned the riots, stating they “damaged houses, workplaces, and vehicles belonging to…

More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event A devastating crush at a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The incident occurred during a satsang, a Hindu religious event, in Phulrai village. Many of the victims were women and children. Survivors recount the chaos as they attempted to exit the event. Witnesses described a narrow exit compounded by a sudden dust storm, which led to confusion and panic, causing many to be trampled. Images and videos from the site are circulating online, showing the injured being transported to…

Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning mixed facts Labour’s vote share has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years ahead of the general election, new polling shows. Support for the party dropped by four percentage points in the space of a week following Sir Keir Starmer’s final head-to-head debate with Rishi Sunak and increased scrutiny of his policies. A poll of 2,092 adults by Savanta for The Telegraph, conducted between Wednesday and Thursday, saw the firm record the lowest Labour support since…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Greece charges wealthy Kazakh yachters over wildfire, millionaire surprised at allegations  One of Kazakhstan’s richest men, Daniyar Abulgazin, has denied any wrongdoing after a party he organised on a superyacht allegedly sparked a forest fire in Greece. Abulgazin, along with seven other Kazakh nationals, is being prosecuted for complicity to arson by Greek authorities. The fire, which burned through 300 acres on the island of Hydra, occurred during Greece’s first heatwave of 2024, with firefighters battling multiple wildfires daily. Initially, authorities believed fireworks were launched directly from the yacht Persephoni. However, new reports suggest the fireworks may have been set…

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30 A flight experiencing “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 people. The Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flying from Madrid to Montevideo, encountered turbulence over the Atlantic near the Brazilian coast. The flight, UX045, was diverted to Natal in northeastern Brazil. The airline reported that injured passengers received medical attention. The plane, carrying 325 passengers, landed safely and was met by ambulances. Some passengers required hospital treatment for head injuries, including cranial fractures and facial cuts. This incident follows another severe turbulence event involving a Singapore Airlines flight over…

Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza area after rocket fire The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza after rockets were fired toward Israel. People received audio warnings, followed by messages in Arabic on social media. Witnesses report many are already fleeing. This evacuation comes after about 20 rockets were launched towards Israel, the most intense attack in months. Some rockets were intercepted, while others landed in open areas without causing injuries. Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack, citing retaliation for Israeli “crimes.” The evacuation order affects the…

At least one dead as Hurricane Beryl batters Caribbean Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage in the Caribbean, resulting in at least one death. Thousands are without power or shelter in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and St Lucia. Now a Category 5 storm, Beryl is heading west towards Jamaica and is expected to reach southeast Mexico by the end of the week. Social media images show homes with roofs blown off and residents searching through rubble for their belongings. In Grenada, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described Carriacou Island as “flattened” within half an hour of the hurricane’s landfall.…

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party take the lead in first round of French election voting Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) has taken a strong lead in France’s first round of parliamentary elections, following an unusually high turnout among voters. Official results showed that the nationalist leader’s party won 33 per cent of the vote, while current president Emmanuel Macron’s Together coalition slumped to third place on 20 per cent. Leftwing party New Popular Front (NFP) scored around 28 per cent. Nearly 60 per cent of the population turned out to vote, the highest in nearly four…

Labour can stem rise of populist right by improving people’s lives, says Starmer Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring faith in British politics through “deeds, not words” and making a material difference to people’s lives. As the election campaign enters its final days, the Labour leader said that while “hope has been kicked out” of people, his plans for economic growth across the country, the NHS and the transition to renewables could help bring it back. He vowed to bring an end to “divisive…

England through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic comeback vs Slovakia England survived a huge scare at Euro 2024 as they needed extra time to scrape past Slovakia in their last-16 tie. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored to become the Three Lions’ last-gasp heroes, but huge concerns remain after another disjointed display from Gareth Southgate’s side. England were deservedly behind after another poor first-half performance saw Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 25th minute. Phil Foden had the ball in the net early in the second half but his close-range effort was ruled out for offside. Kane then…

Kemi Badenoch’s eight-word warning to converted Reform voters days before election Kemi Badenoch told how her “heart breaks” when Tories tell her they are voting Reform because their hopes will be dashed. The Business Secretary admitted it has been a difficult election and every seat is being fought like a marginal, even ones like hers that have huge majorities of well over 20,000. Nigel Farage held a glitzy rally of 5,000 cheering supporters yesterday as he insisted his new political movement is the only story voters are talking about. But the party has been hit by a racism row and…

England training ground move pays off for Jude Bellingham and spares country’s blushes Harry Kane admitted that England practiced the long throw that led to Jude Bellingham’s equaliser in training. The Real Madrid man kept the Three Lions in the Euros when his overhead kick in the 95th minute forced extra-time against Slovakia, who were on course for a historic victory in Gelsenkirchen. England have struggled to click into gear from an attacking point of view in the tournament. Prior to Bellingham’s equaliser they hadn’t registered an effort on target but, despite the talent available to them, a long throw…

Jude Bellingham single-handedly saves Three Lions after Man City stars’ no-show JUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit. Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish. But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw. Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been. Read More ↗ Harry Kane and England stars celebrate miraculous Slovakia comeback win with Wags…

Folks, I might not walk as easily or talk as smoothly as I used to.I might not debate as well as I used to.But what I do know is how to tell the truth.pic.twitter.com/ep5D0EhT5P— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 28, 2024 Polls suggest growing concern amongst Democrats over Biden’s age after poor debate  A recent poll reveals that some Democratic voters are increasingly worried about Joe Biden’s mental fitness for the presidency following a shaky debate performance. The CBS News/YouGov poll, released on Sunday, shows that 72% of registered voters believe Biden lacks the mental and cognitive health to serve as…

Veteran Sri Lanka MP who fought for Tamil rights dies Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and advocate for the Tamil minority, has died at 91. Sampanthan, a lawyer and one of the longest-serving MPs, passed away in Colombo on Sunday night. For 23 years, he led the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main political group representing Tamils in Sri Lanka’s north and east. After the defeat of Tamil Tiger separatists in 2009, he continued to fight for equal rights for his marginalised ethnic group. TNA leader MA Sumanthiran confirmed Sampanthan’s death on X (formerly Twitter). In 2015, Sampanthan…

Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured in a series of explosions in Nigeria, likely caused by female suicide bombers. One of the blasts occurred at a wedding in Borno state, killing six people and injuring others. The coordinated attacks targeted a wedding, the victims’ funeral, and a hospital in the town of Gwoza, near the Cameroon border, according to the state’s emergency management agency. President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks, calling them “desperate acts of terror” and promised strong action against those responsible. He assured that these…

France’s far right celebrates lead and seeks majority France’s far-right party, the National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has taken the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections. Le Pen’s supporters celebrated as she declared that President Macron’s party had been nearly eliminated.  RN secured 33.1% of the vote, followed by a left-wing alliance with 28%, and Macron’s party with 20.76%. It’s the first time the far right has led in a French parliamentary election. Le Pen and Jordan Bardella – the 28-year-old party leader are aiming for an absolute majority of 289 seats in the 577-seat…

Belgium’s airlines Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Belgium. – Brussels Airlines is the home carrier of Belgium and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group. It connects the European capital from Brussels Airport with over 90 destinations, 18 of which are in Sub Saharan Africa. Air Belgium Air Belgium is an innovative Belgian airline, specialised in high-quality intercontinental passenger and cargo services. It is a private airline operating Belgium. It provides a fleet that includes Cargo and private planes. And until recently it offered passenger airlines as well. AirBelgium ditches passenger flights to focus on…

French voters are embracing democracy the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French elections. French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of the two-round legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron. Turnout estimated at 65.5% in French Elections President Macron dissolved the National Assembly on June 9 after the far-right National Rally hammered his centrist alliance in the European elections. The turnout in mainland France was estimated at 65.5%, according to pollster Ipsos Talan, significantly higher than the 47.5% turnout recorded in 2022. Some polling stations close in France At 6pm local time, the Some polling stations…

France election 2024: Far right France election results – Le Pen’s National Rally party looks to make history France is voting in a parliamentary election that could be historic, with the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, closer to power than ever. This follows their recent victory in the European elections. In response, President Emmanuel Macron called for a national vote, surprising the country. With 49 million voters expected to turn out in high numbers, the polls will close in major cities at 20:00 (18:00 GMT), with the first exit polls released shortly…

The Sunday papers focus on the final stretch of the general election campaign with the papers declaring who they think should be in No 10 come July 4. 

Most of the papers declare their endorsements for either Labour or Conservatives – but some papers – The Sun and The i most notably, offer no endorsement to either party.

Sunak and Starmer clash in final election debate Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday’s general election. The Tory leader repeatedly accused Sir Keir of planning tax rises and having no plan to deal with illegal immigration, in the 75 minute BBC event. Sir Keir told him off for making constant interruptions and attempted to rebut the attacks by accusing Mr Sunak of making unfunded tax promises and of being “out of touch” with voters. The pair had no knowledge of the questions they faced from…

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in final TV showdown as PM desperately needs an election gamechanger PM Rishi Sunak desperately needs a gamechanger to give the Tory stuttering election campaign some momentum, which has been rocked in recent days by the growing election date betting scandal. The Conservatives are still trailing Labour by around 20 points, if not more, in the polls, with Reform UK eating into their vote after Nigel Farage’s U-turn to take over as leader. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-keir-starmer-tv-bbc-debate-tories-labour-b1166836.html