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No measure to decrease the voting age to 16 in King’s Speech
The King's Speech does not include Labour's manifesto vow to cut the voting age from 18 to 16 in UK general elections. However, Commons leader Lucy Powell said that votes for 16 and 17-year-olds were still a promise, and she hoped they would be able to vote in the next general election. During the 2014 election campaign, the Conservative Party accused Labour of attempting to "distort the political system" to consolidate power.
Labour returns governance bill to protect football fans
Labour will strengthen football fan safeguards, including restrictions on stadium relocation or team name changes, and commit to enforcing "fair financial flow" between the Premier League and the English Football League. The king's speech includes a return to the football governance measure, which the previous government could only pass after the election. According to Labour sources, the new draft would strengthen protections for club heritage and impose standards on responsible owners.
Biden calls for a ban on the gun used to kill Trump
Joe Biden has reiterated his plea for Congress to prohibit assault rifles, including the one used in the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. During a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, a gunman shot at Trump from a nearby rooftop, grazing his ear. Donald Trump was shot with an AR-15 rifle. This was the assault weapon that killed countless others, including children. It's time to outlaw them, Mr. Biden said at a Las Vegas gathering.
Thailand: Six persons discovered dead in luxury hotel in Bangkok
The actual circumstances remain unknown, as a local police official denied initial claims of a gunshot. Six individuals were found dead in a fancy hotel in Bangkok, and authorities assume it was a poisoning. On Tuesday, the bodies of three men and three women—four Vietnamese nationals and two Vietnamese Americans—were discovered downtown in Thailand's capital.
Classic Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe: A Decadent British Delight
Sticky Toffee Pudding, a beloved British dessert, traces its origins to the 20th century and has since become a staple on menus across the UK. Initially popularized in the Lake District, its rich, indulgent flavors quickly won over dessert enthusiasts worldwide. At Creative Group, we celebrate Sticky Toffee Pudding for its comforting blend of moist sponge, dates, and decadent toffee sauce. Often enjoyed during festive gatherings and cozy dinners, it embodies the warmth and sweetness of traditional British desserts.
Orbán claims Trump has ‘detailed and well-founded’ ending Ukraine war plans
Viktor Orbán claimed in a letter to a key EU committee that Donald Trump has "detailed and well-founded" plans for peace between Russia and Ukraine, escalating tensions over the Hungarian prime minister's diplomatic freelancing. Orbán, who met Trump at his Palm Beach compound last week, stated in a letter to the European Council, which includes the bloc's 27 member leaders, that the Republican presidential contender was willing to work as a peace mediator "immediately" following his election.
B&M blames ‘unseasonal weather’ for UK sales drop
B&M has attributed a drop in first-quarter UK sales to 'unseasonal weather' during a rainy April and May. The FTSE 100-listed bargain retailer reported a 3.5% year-on-year drop in like-for-like UK sales for the 13 weeks between March 31 and June 29, disregarding the timing of the Easter bank holiday. B&M said the fall was also influenced by 'exceptionally good' sales at the same time last year when UK revenues increased by 9.2 per cent.
Trump makes first public appearance since shooting; Biden calls ‘bullseye’ comment ‘mistake’
Donald Trump attended the Republican convention on Monday night, standing with his new running partner with his bandaged ear on display. Donald Trump came to loud cheers at the National Republican Convention, wearing a white bandage over his right ear. It is the former president's first public appearance since being shot by 20-year-old gunman Thomas Crooks on Saturday night.
Russian wrath grows as Greece seeks a military agreement with Ukraine
On March 6, Russia launched a missile into the Ukrainian port of Odesa, which exploded around 400 meters (1,300 feet) from where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was prepared to tour the city with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Mitsotakis subsequently told reporters that as we were getting into our automobiles, we heard a loud explosion. We were all anxious, especially given that we were in an open area with little cover. It was fierce.
Vaughan Gething to resign as Welsh First Minister
Vaughan Gething has resigned as First Minister of Wales just four months after being elected, following widespread criticism of his leadership. Vaughan Gething has announced his resignation as Welsh First Minister after four cabinet members resigned in protest of his leadership. In a statement issued Tuesday morning, Mr Gething stated that he had "taken the difficult decision to begin the process of stepping down". He will now consider a schedule for his successor's election.
Israeli courts cannot, and will not, prosecute Israel’s war crimes
For more than nine months, the United States and other close friends of Israel have frequently backed the Israeli army's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. They have dismissed or ignored claims of genocide, torture, collective punishment, and other war crimes and crimes against humanity despite multiple reports describing atrocities by UN experts and human rights organizations. Israeli friends frequently mention the possibility of seeking justice for crimes committed in Israeli courts while supporting the Israeli army. In its reaction to International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan's request for arrest warrants for Israeli officials, the US State Department, for example, stated that the prosecutor failed to conduct a national investigation first. The Israeli administration has also advanced the same rationale.
Jay Slater: Tenerife court finds British teenager’s body
The 19-year-old was last heard from on June 17 after setting out to walk for approximately 11 hours from a northern region of the Spanish island back to his holiday accommodation in the south. A court official confirmed that the body discovered by rescue workers in Tenerife is that of British teenager Jay Slater. A court spokesperson in Tenerife said fingerprints taken during a post-mortem proved the body was that of the British youngster.
