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US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: ‘Blatant aggression’
A draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that advocated for the State of Palestine to be granted complete membership in the organization was vetoed by the United States. The veto by Israel's principal political and military supporter was anticipated before the vote on Thursday. The Algeria-introduced resolution was supported by twelve nations in the voting process; the United Kingdom and Switzerland abstained.
Paris bomb threat man detained at Iran consulate
In response to a complaint that a man was observed entering the Iranian consulate near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, armed police have apprehended the suspect. The building was cordoned off by elite officers of the BRI intervention brigade of France in response to a witness's report of an individual allegedly in possession of a grenade or explosive device.
World Snooker Championship: Saudi shadow over Crucible
Snooker purists abhorred the spectacle just days before the sport's most prestigious tournament as something that nobody wanted to witness. Decades of discussion have surrounded the question of whether the world championship will eventually have to abandon its spiritual home of the Crucible, and this week, in preparation for the 2024 edition, something seemed to occur that made a difference.
Saga boosted by ocean and river cruise demand
New results indicate that Saga's cruise and travel divisions returned to profitability in 2018 due to a significant increase in demand. According to preliminary annual results, the group's ocean cruise division generated an underlying pre-tax profit of £35.5 million in the year ending in January, compared to a loss of £700,000 in the prior year. The organisation stated, "Bookings for ocean cruises continue to be exceptionally robust, and we have already secured a 78% load factor and £3,679 per diem for 2024/25."
Norfolk coroner Gaynor Lord says mother-of-three drowned
A coroner stated that a mother of three whose disappearance prompted an extensive search drowned in the river where her remains were discovered. The 55-year-old Gaynor Lord was reported missing on December 8 after neglecting to return home from her department store job in Norwich. Police divers recovered her remains from the River Wensum one week later.
UK fans potentially lose £1m+ in Taylor Swift ticket scams
Last summer, according to Lloyds, Coldplay, Beyonce, and Harry Styles fans were also the target of fraud. As a result of analysing reports of customers who have been duped since the sale of tickets in 2023, the bank has issued a warning to enthusiasts. According to an estimate by a significant bank, Taylor Swift supporters in the United Kingdom may have already lost over £1 million to con artists posing as concert ticket vendors for her Eras tour.
Russia missile strike on Chernihiv kills 18
Local authorities report that 18 individuals were slain in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine as a result of a Russian missile strike. As per the statement of the city's mayor, the attack on an eight-story building in a densely populated area injured over sixty people, three of whom were minors. Officials reported that three missiles had struck in the vicinity of the city's core.
Meat, crumpets, chocolate biscuits prices drop, easing food inflation
According to data released by the Office for National Statistics, March marked the lowest annual food inflation rate in the United Kingdom since November 2021. Last month, the prices of staples such as meat, crumpets, bread, cereals, and chocolate biscuits declined, contributing to the lowest level of inflation in two and a half years. Last month, however, the price of vegetables, hot beverages, and carbonated drinks continued to rise.
Netanyahu asserts Israel’s autonomy post-Cameron discussion
Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, was informed by Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would "make its own decisions" regarding its response to an Iranian attack. During negotiations that the British government had hoped would prevent an escalation, he declared that his government would "do whatever was necessary to defend itself."
Government plans Rwanda flights, may use RAF Voyagers
The government's use utilization of RAF aircraft in the contentious deportation scheme remains unconfirmed despite the Home Office's inability to secure an airline to charter the flights. A minister stated that the government is "working on operationalizing" Rwandan flights in response to rumours that RAF aircraft may have been utilized in the disputed deportation scheme.
Spain leads Europe in recognising Palestine, risking Israel’s anger
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza enters its seventh month and claims the lives of nearly 34,000 Palestinians, Madrid is promoting the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state by July and urging neighbouring countries to do the same. Longtime advocate for Palestinian rights, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, views recognition as a potential key to achieving a two-state solution and concluding the disastrous conflict that erupted in October.
Bees survive underwater for a week, despite lab accident
A group of scientists made the "shock" discovery that bees can survive for an entire week submerged in water by accident while experimenting. The primary objective of the research conducted in 2022 was to determine how pesticide residues in soil affected queen bees that were hibernating underground.
