Over 70 public figures have signed an open letter calling for the Windrush compensation scheme to be moved from Home Office control to an independent body. The letter highlights the scheme's failures, including over half of claimants receiving no compensation, and urges for free legal aid and a public inquiry.
Prof Richard Scolyer, a celebrated cancer researcher and 2024 Australian of the Year, has died at 59 after a public battle with inoperable brain cancer, leaving a legacy of inspiration and groundbreaking medical contributions.
Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for a face-to-face meeting, vowing to achieve Russia's war goals in Ukraine, including full control of the Donbas region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticizing Putin's 26-year rule and proposing a meeting to end the war, while Putin responded with conditions for a ceasefire and willingness to sign peace documents if there's a will to do so.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent an open letter to Vladimir Putin proposing a personal meeting to end the war. Zelensky stated that Ukraine can significantly increase the cost of the war for Russia and outlined conditions for negotiations, including a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in an open letter. The article does not provide details of the letter's content or any specific proposals made by Zelensky.
AI industry leaders, despite their rivalries, share a common concern that their technology could be exploited to create biological weapons. This unprecedented agreement highlights a significant ethical and security challenge facing the field.
Hollywood's casting for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' adaptation has sparked controversy, with many Greeks feeling excluded as no Greek actors were cast. Elon Musk's criticism of Lupita Nyong'o's casting as Helen of Troy highlights a debate on authenticity vs. global representation.
Arne Slot, sacked by Liverpool after 13 months, expressed confidence in the club's future, citing strong foundations and the team's elite status. He thanked fans, players, and staff, reflecting on the Premier League title win and tragic events like Diogo Jota's death and the Water Street assault.
Tottenham chairman Peter Charrington admitted football success had not driven club decisions, leading to a near-relegation season. He vowed to rebuild the team and operations under manager Roberto de Zerbi, who is credited with saving the club.
Canal+ has effectively banned hundreds of French cinema professionals for denouncing shareholder Vincent Bolloré's influence. This move, likened to McCarthy's red scare, raises concerns about media consolidation and potential censorship in France's cultural landscape.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada has threatened to stop working with filmmakers who signed an open letter warning of far-right influence in French cinema, particularly from media mogul Vincent Bolloré. The letter, signed by prominent figures, expressed concern over Bolloré's potential control of the UGC cinema chain.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced the company will stop working with hundreds of film industry figures who signed an open letter criticizing the growing influence of right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The signatories expressed fears of a "fascist takeover of the collective imagination" and ideological control over French cinema.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay secured 144 votes in a trust vote, with 22 against and 60 absent. He accused the DMK of undermining his government despite lacking a majority, citing election figures and secular coalition support.
More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launchedMore than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies and global justice at Birmingham City University (BCU), just months after it was first launched.The move follows the controversial closure of BCU’s undergraduate course in Black studies in 2024, and has prompted warnings that Black studies are being erased from UK higher education. Continue reading...
Open letter criticising invitation to Nigel Farage warns of association with ‘racism and inflammatory rhetoric’Political leaders have been invited to a rally opposing antisemitism on Sunday, with British Jews hoping the “silent majority” will join them for a “million mensch march” across central London.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, is considering attending the Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, which is backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, while the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to speak. The Liberal Democrats’ leader, Ed Davey, has also been invited. Continue reading...
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.
Letter coordinated by Survivors Against Terror, which includes bereaved relatives, after spate of attacks on Jewish communityDozens of survivors and bereaved relatives of 19 separate terror attacks have written an open letter of solidarity to the Jewish community, saying: “Standing together in the face of hatred is not just the right thing to do – it’s the most effective way of defeating terrorism.”The letter was coordinated by the group Survivors Against Terror (SAT), after terror attacks on two Jewish men in north London earlier this week, in what was the latest in a series of attacks on the community in the UK. Continue reading...
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post criticising police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack. Polanski reshared a post alleging officers 'were repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head when he was already incapacitated by Taser.' Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley accused him of fuelling rising tensions and undermining officer confidence, prompting Polanski to invite Rowley to meet and discuss the police response.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has denied intervening in politics after writing an open letter to Green party leader Zack Polanski criticising his sharing of a post alleging officers violently kicked a mentally ill suspect during the Golders Green attack arrest. Rowley said he was defending his officers' confidence to act, not engaging in politics, as the public dispute erupts days before local elections and amid heightened tensions over upcoming pro-Palestine marches.
Metropolitan Police commissioner Mark Rowley has denied intervening in politics after writing an open letter to Green party leader Zack Polanski, accusing him of fuelling tensions over the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Rowley defended his letter as necessary to support officers whose confidence was being undermined by inaccurate commentary. The dispute arises days before local elections and as police assess whether nationwide marches can proceed, with the UK terror threat level raised to severe.
Some 580 Google employees have signed the letter to CEO Sundar Pichai, citing ethical concerns over military use of AI.
