“Praise for Keir Starmer,” exclaimed a British prisoner who was released early from jail last month. “Well, he said more than that,” joked Charlie Brooker, the guest host on that week’s episode of Have I Got News for You. “But his sentence got cut short.” This elicited muffled laughter and groans from the audience. “Very … Read more
An Israeli military official told the BBC that a deadly strike was carried out on a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza on Tuesday in response to spotting a “spotter” on the roof with binoculars observing Israeli forces. Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry said more than 90 Palestinians, including 25 children, were killed … Read more
It is closed after an agreement between the owners and the operators of asylum accommodation Serco. According to Connor Rand, MP for Altrincham and Sale West, and a spokesperson for Trafford Council, it is to be used for asylum seekers who are awaiting caseworker consideration. The hotel, which The Messenger is not naming, is at … Read more
BBC reports that the 2024 presidential election is the first following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, a ruling that protected the national right to abortion. The gender gap is evident in this election, with polls indicating that Kamala Harris has an edge among women while former President Donald Trump leads among … Read more
BBC: A member of the Vietnamese smuggling gang who offered our undercover reporter a spot on a small boat to the UK emerged cautiously from the shadows of a scraggly forest near the northern French coastline. The smuggler, sporting bright dyed blonde hair, instructed our team member to move away from the group and quickly … Read more
The ruling party in Botswana, which has been in power for nearly six decades, is attempting a bold move in the upcoming general election by adopting a phrase typically used by opposition groups – “change.” In their manifesto, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is calling for a collective effort towards change and prosperity for all. … Read more
BBC reports that President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-Western leader, expressed confidence that the current election in Georgia would lead to the future that all Georgians have been praying for. This election is seen as a crucial moment in deciding whether to end 12 years of authoritarian rule and push towards joining the European Union. The … Read more
Israel has launched a series of “precise” strikes against Iran, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces. Local media reported multiple explosions were heard early on Saturday in and around Tehran and Karaj. The IDF said the strikes came as the “regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel … Read more
Mozambique, who gained independence from Portugal in 1975, is still suffering from the effects of a 16-year civil war that ended in 1992. Tensions remain between the ruling Frelimo party and the former rebel movement Renamo. Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in Africa. It is on the cusp of tapping offshore gas fields … Read more
Dale Thomas’ granddaughter, Cimarron Thomas, 12, resided in West Virginia but was subjected to abuse by McCartney from a location in Northern Ireland. WARNING: This article includes distressing content regarding extreme child abuse, suicide, and explicit language. In 2018, at the age of 12, Cimarron Thomas tragically took her own life using her father’s handgun. … Read more