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Prince William announces £1m Earthshot Prize finalists Prince William has unveiled the shortlist for his Earthshot Prize. There are 15 finalists in the running to win a £1m environmental award founded by the Prince of Wales. The five winners will be announced in Boston next month and each will be given £1m to develop their projects. Earthshot is now in its second year and the Prince of Wales said there are “many reasons to be optimistic” about the planet’s future. Prince William said: “They are directing their time, energy, and talent towards bold solutions with the power to not only…

Donald Trump hints he will run in 2024 Donald Trump has hinted he will run for the 2024 presidency. The controversial former president told a crowd in Sioux City, Iowa that he will “very, very, very probably do it again”. Mr Trump was speaking at the first of four rallies in five days as he campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of next week’s midterm elections. President Joe Biden is also travelling across the country gathering support for Democratic candidates on the ballot next Tuesday. American voters will decide the balance of power in the US Congress and key state governorships.…

Russian attacks leave 4.5 million without power  More than 4.5 million Ukrainians have been left without power following Russian attacks on its energy network.  Ukraine’s president Zelensky described the attacks as “energy terrorism.” In recent weeks, Russia has carried out large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian power facilities. The massive strikes come as officials say Russian troops are set to withdraw from the key city of Kherson. In the last month, a third of the country’s power stations have reportedly been destroyed, according to Zelensky. The Ukrainian people have been urged to use energy sparingly as a result of…

‘Shameful’ – French MP shouts ‘go back to Africa’ A far-right MP bought the French parliament to a halt after he shouted “They should go back to Africa” as a black colleague talked about immigration. Grégoire de Fournas, a member of RN, said his remark was not aimed at Carlos Martens Bilongo but instead about migrants trying to reach Europe by sea. Mr Bilongo called the remark “shameful” whilst PM Elisabeth Borne said there was “no room for racism.” The National Assembly’s bureau will meet on Friday to decide on the “necessary sanction.” When the far-right de Fournas made his…

Shock as Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot The former PM of Pakistan Imran Khan was shot in the leg on Thursday at a protest march in Warzirabad in the north-east of the country. Khan is recovering in hospital and his team says he is in a stable condition and could leave the hospital within days.  One person has been killed and 10 injured in the attack on the former PM’s convoy. The attack – which Khan’s supporters say was an assassination attempt- has drawn international condemnation.  The former cricketer turned politician remains popular with voters but was ousted in April…

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Breaking News – Pakistani PM Imran Khan wounded in an attempted assassination. Following the incident, the PTI chairman has been shifted to a hospital. Imran Khan wounded and sustains bullet injuries after unknown man opens fire Chaotic scenes broke out near PTI’s reception camp at Allahwala Chowk in Gujranwala after gunshots were fired at chairman Imran Khan. According to Live Pakistani reports, he sustained bullet injuries on his leg. According to the police, the suspect who opened fire on Khan’s container has been arrested.  Several other people, including PTI leader Faisal Javed, also sustained injuries. Attempted assassination at bloody march

US midterms: The Texas governor’s race The race for Texas governor is a battle over two visions of America, a classic showdown of left and right – and there are some really big issues that stake.  Democrat Beto O’Rourke will be leading with gun control and abortion rights whilst Republican Greg Abbott will raise concerns over crime and immigration. The candidates Democrat Beto O’Rourke Top of the agenda for Beto will be classic liberal concerns: gun control, abortion rights, racial justice for minorities and fighting climate change.  Beto has long been considered a rising star within the democrat party -…

What are the US midterms and why are they important? The US midterm elections are on 8 November 2022 and the outcome will have a major impact on the last two years of Joe Biden’s presidency. The results may also help us determine who might run to be the Republican presidential candidate for 2024 and who could possibly be elected as president. Understanding the midterms The midterm elections are for the US Congress – which is made up of two parts – the House of Representatives and the Senate. The midterms are held every two years and when they fall…

This week’s PMQs was another lively performance, with most of the focus being on Suella Braverman and immigration. Today saw another U-turn from another Tory PM – Rishi Sunak has now U-turned on attending COP27. Whilst his appearance will be welcomed, the fact another Tory PM has started U-turning so soon into his premiership, it does not suggest a lot of stability in the government. Sunak had previously said he would stick to the manifesto – but today he refused to commit to the pensions triple lock amongst others. People don’t want any more spin – Ian Blackford SNP’s Ian…

King Charles III has been issuing warnings about air and plastic pollution as well as climate change for several decades. ​King Charles III has been issuing warnings about air and plastic pollution as well as climate change for several decades.

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What time is PMQs today? PM Rishi Sunak faces Sir Keir Starmer Today is prime minister Rishi Sunak’s second-ever PMQs. He gave a lively performance at his very first session and all eyes will be on him as Sir Keir is set to grill him on some pressing topics. Here’s what you can expect from this week’s PMQs. What time is PMQs today? PMQs will take place on Wednesday 2 November, starting as always as midday from the House of Commons. The session will last around half an hour. How to watch PMQs? You can follow along with live BLOG…

The Sun – Matt Hancock exclusive: I haven’t lost my marbles Summary of the front page The Sun describes former health secretary Matt Hancock as a “wannabe jungle king”, as he assures them he hasn’t lost his marbles after being suspended from the Tories for joining I’m A Celebrity. The paper notes that the MP will miss dozens of votes while on the show and will continue to pocket his £84,144 salary. It splashes with a page-length image of Mr Hancock in full jungle attire. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Mirror – Matt Hancock: The man with no shame Summary of the front page The Man With No Shame – that’s how the Daily Mirror describes former health secretary Matt Hancock, amid calls for him to quit as an MP over his I’m A Celebrity role. The paper leads with comments from Covid-bereaved relatives who have accused him of “cashing in” on his record as health secretary during the pandemic. The front page asks if The Crown is fair or a betrayal to Diana. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next

Daily Express – Fury over Hancock joining I’m A Celeb Summary of the front page The Daily Express leads with news that former health secretary Matt Hancock has been suspended from the Conservative Party after it was revealed that he is to star in I’m A Celebrity. The paper reports that there is “fury” and an “angry backlash” from Covid-bereaved families over him joining the reality TV show. Elsewhere, the front page reports Meghan Markle said Prince Harry was stumped by some of the questions on the UK citizenship test. The paper also has room on its front splash to…

PM only going ‘after being embarrassed by Boris Johnson’, say opposition parties PM only going ‘after being embarrassed by Boris Johnson’, say opposition parties

UK prime minister says he will now attend talks in Egypt next week UK politics live – latest news updates Rishi Sunak is to attend the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt next week after No 10 previously said he was too focused on the domestic economy to attend and banned King Charles from going. Sunak announced the U-turn on Twitter, making no reference to his previous reluctance, saying: “There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. There is no energy security without investing in renewables. That is why I will attend Cop27 next week: to deliver on Glasgow’s…

The decision of Boris Johnson to attend made it harder for Rishi Sunak to resist going. ​The decision of Boris Johnson to attend made it harder for Rishi Sunak to resist going.

Today’s news summary- Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages cover several big talking points, one of the main being the former health secretary Matt Hancock signing up to be on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! Another top story is the report on police vetting procedures. The report found forces accepted new recruits despite vetting turning up “damning information” about some of them. Matt Hancock joins I’m A Celebrity The former health secretary Matt Hancock has joined the hit ITV show I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! The papers have generally had a negative reaction…

Elon Musk introduces $8 fee for Twitter Billionaire and Twitter boss Elon Musk has said Twitter will charge $8 monthly to Twitter users who want a blue tick by their name indicating a verified account. As part of changes to the site, the new boss said it was “essential to defeat spam/scam”. Musk took over Twitter after months of back and forth – buying the social media platform for $44bn. A blue tick next to a username – normally for celebrities – is currently free. The move could make it harder to identify reliable sources, according to critics.  Paid users…

Four people injured after helicopter crashes in Wales Four people have been taken to hospital after a helicopter crashed in woodland in Ruthin, North Wales. Police were called to the scene at 17:36 GMT on Tuesday. Firefighters and the ambulance service also attended the scene. The force said all those in the helicopter have been accounted for. Ch Insp David Crust said none of them are believed to have suffered injuries that were life-threatening or life-changing. The Welsh Ambulance Service said it took two casualties to Denbighshire’s Glan Clwyd Hospital. Police said the Civil Aviation Authority would investigate the crash.

Netanyahu set for comeback, exit polls say Israel’s former PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on course for a win in the country’s general election, according to exit polls. The projections suggest he will win by a slim majority of seats over his opponents led by the current PM Yair Lapid. Netanyahu is right-wing whilst the current PM is centre-left. It would be a stunning comeback for Netanyahu – who was booted from office last year after 12 years in power. This election was widely seen as a vote for or against his return and exit polls suggest his right-wing block will…

North and South Korea fire missiles off each other’s coasts North and South Korea have both fired missiles off each other’s coasts for the first time. North Korea launched a missile that landed less than 37 miles off the South’s city of Sokcho. Less than three hours after South Korea retaliated. The South’s military said this was an “unacceptable” breach of its territory. In response, the South fired three air-to-ground missiles – which landed a similar distance past the Northern Limit Line (NLL). On Tuesday, North Korea warned that the South and the United States would pay “the most horrible…

Royal Mail postal workers to strike on Black Friday Two 48-hour strikes will take place on Black Friday and Cyber Monday for Royal Mail workers – in a continued row over pay, jobs and conditions.  The Communication Workers Union (CWC) will recommend around 115,000 of its members reject a pay offer of around 9% spread over two years. The planned 12 and 14 November strikes have been cancelled, saying it wants to take more “proportionate” action. Royal Mail urged workers not to strike at the “busiest time of the year.” Workers will be walking out on 24 and 25 November…