The farmers are demanding assured prices for their crops. They say the government has not kept its promises – made during the 2020-21 protests, and also have demands including pensions and a debt waiver.
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Julian Assange: Lawyers describe US prosecution as state retaliation Julian Assange’s legal representatives have accused the United States of engaging in “state retaliation” in its pursuit to prosecute the Wikileaks founder. Assange has been held in a UK jail since 2019 and is facing extradition to the United States over allegations of disclosing classified military documents in 2010 and 2011. During a two-day High Court hearing that started on Tuesday, his legal team said that…
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) will receive support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the formation of a new government, following an election mired in controversy.
There has been widespread condemnation of the US decision to block Algeria’s resolution as fighting continued in Gaza. It was backed by 13 of the 15 members of the UN Security Council – with the UK abstaining.
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is seen Vetoing the resolution during a UN Security Council vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, at UN Headquarters on Tuesday.
Elon Musk says first brain chip human can move a mouse around screen by thinking Elon Musk has claimed the first human patient implanted with his wireless Neuralink brain chip can move a computer cursor ‘just by thinking’. ‘Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of,’ Musk said in a Spaces event X. ‘Patient is able to move a mouse around the…
The Independent leads on an exclusive with the mother of Brianna Ghey – the murdered trans school girl. Her mum is calling for tighter controls on smartphones and access to social media for young people in the wake of Brianna’s murder.
The Guardian reports that Yulia Navalnaya has called on Russians to “stand with me… and share the rage” in a nine-minute video published on social media. She urges the international community to support her and her husband’s work following his death.
Metro leads on the deaths of three children – aged seven, three and nine months – in Bristol on Sunday. The paper says the three kids are believed to have been murdered. A woman is being held in jail.
Elementor #585916February 20, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – PM: I know it’s been tough but our plan will boost Britain Rishi Sunak said he would renew Britain’s sense of pride after “tough times”, the Daily Express reports.The paper devotes nearly the entire front page to Rishi Sunak, quoting him as saying that his plan for the economy “will boost Britain”. The front page also highlights the message from Prince…
The Daily Mirror focuses on the Royal reaction to the Israel-Gaza war. It leads with Prince William’s “message of peace” that “highlights the human suffering of the Middle East war, as innocent victims continue to die”. The top story adds that the Prince will meet aid workers providing help to Gaza, and will speak at a synagogue about the rise of antisemitism.
The Sun leads on a couple who are “at war” after winning £1m on a Lotto scratchcard. Charlotte paid for it and scratched it, but Michael claims he suggested the idea and tried to transfer her cash in the shop to cover the purchase. He says she initially decided to share the cash, but walked out on him weeks later before claiming to be sole winner.
Many of Tuesday’s newspaper front pages focus on international stories, such as the death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny in Russia and the Israel-Gaza war. An image of Yulia Navalnaya, Alexei’s widow, is featured on many of the front pages.
Farmers’ protest: Protesters to resume Delhi march over crop prices Indian farmers, currently protesting, have announced their plans to resume their march towards the capital city of Delhi this week, following the rejection of a government proposal to purchase certain crops at fixed prices under a five-year agreement. Last week, the protestors began their march, only to be stopped approximately 200 kilometres (125 miles) away from Delhi. Subsequently, farmer leaders engaged in discussions with government…
Alexei Navalny’s body to be held for two weeks for ‘chemical analysis’, family told The family of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition figure who died in a Russian prison, has reportedly been told that his body will be held for two weeks. A spokesperson for Navalny stated that his mother was notified that the body was being retained for “chemical analysis”. Russian authorities have not confirmed the body’s location, and attempts to locate it have…
The South Korean government has told over 1,000 junior doctors to return to work following numerous walkouts staged in opposition to plans for expanding the doctor workforce. Officials reported that more than 6,000 interns and residents had submitted their resignations on Monday.
Jin Guanghua, a Chinese man being held in Australia, is in custody for his alleged involvement in a tobacco smuggling operation, which reportedly generated $700 million for North Korea. Currently, he awaits extradition to the United States, where he is set to face legal proceedings.
The Guardian reports that Alexei Navalny’s allies have accused Kremlin officials of “covering their tracks” after the activist’s death on Friday.
Elementor #585816February 19, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Independent – ‘British Army hero: Give my Afghan comrade a home’ The Independent says a British Army veteran has called on the government to give a former Afghan colleague a home in the UK. He is calling on Britain to reverse its decision and let the man who served alongside him a home – otherwise, he faces death at the hands of…
The Russian prison service said on Friday that Navalny, who was serving a 19-year sentence on charges widely considered to be politically motivated, had died after saying he “felt unwell” following a walk.
Michael Rudkin, whose wife was wrongly convicted amid the scandal, tells the paper: “This government needs to be punished at the ballot box. We’re now 24 years on. How long is this going to take?”
The front page features a picture of Cillian Murphy – who scooped Best Actor at the Baftas for his role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
“The world must know, and Hamas leaders must know – if by Ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue everywhere, to include the Rafah area”.
“We do not want our autonomous institutions to be attacked, we want to defend our democracy, we want the INE… to be independent, and we want our president to keep his hands off the election,”
Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned that unless Hamas frees all hostages held in Gaza by 10 March an offensive will be launched in Rafah. Global opposition is growing to such an attack in Rafah, where some 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering. Meanwhile, The World Health Organization has said Gaza’s Nasser hospital has ceased to function following an Israeli raid. The World Health Organization has said Gaza’s Nasser hospital has ceased to function…