The key Hamas negotiator over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by the group inside Gaza says all the civilians among them will be released – if the right conditions are met. Khaled Meshaal is a powerful figure within Hamas, revered as a living martyr after surviving an Israeli attempt to assassinate him
An off-duty pilot has been arrested and charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut down a plane’s engines during a flight, causing the pilot to divert the aircraft. The 44-year-old man, who was sitting in the spare seat of the cockpit, was “subdued” by the two pilots flying the aircraft
The 100 Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cell / Credit: Factorial Energy Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy announced it has begun operations at its new state-of-the-art facility in Massachusetts. The new facility serves as a key milestone as Factorial looks to scale its solid-state technology for EV implementations. Factorial Energy is a Massachusetts-based
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The voluntary real living wage – paid by more than 14,000 companies in the UK – is to rise by 10% as low-paid workers continue to struggle with the cost of living. The Living Wage Foundation, which sets the rate, announced it would increase to £12 across the UK, except for in London where it
Israel has evidence of Iranian “involvement” in the Hamas terror attack that left more than 1,400 people dead and over 200 kidnapped, a senior Israeli military officer has said. Major General Michael Edelstein, a veteran commander who is working with the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) Southern Command, said the attackers, were “well trained, well equipped”.
Except on rare occasions – last year’s post-Liz Truss mini-budget episode being one of them – the bond market rarely garners as much attention as other financial sectors. Yet these markets, where companies and governments come to borrow, are the foundations for the global economy. In particular, the value of government bonds – and hence
The commissioner of the Metropolitan Police says laws for tackling extremism may need to be redrawn in light of pro-Palestinian protests around the Israel-Hamas war. Sir Mark Rowley said it was for politicians to decide on “the line of the law” and for the police to enforce it. However, he said recent events were “illustrating
More than a million children experienced the most extreme form of poverty last year, according to a new report that slams such “horrifying levels of destitution” as a political choice. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the number of people experiencing these levels of poverty in the UK has increased by 61% between 2019
A government pledge to ban no-fault evictions could face long delays after Michael Gove told his backbenchers he would not enact the policy until courts have been reformed. A promise to outlaw Section 21 evictions was made by the Conservatives in its 2019 manifesto – although the plan was only confirmed in May this year
A mother who allegedly kidnapped and smuggled her eight biological children across the US has been arrested. Trisha Fullerton was spotted with six children in a car park in northern California by a passer-by who reported her “bizarre behaviour”. The concerned citizen requested a welfare check on the kids. Officers attended the scene on Saturday
A “masterpiece” sculpture has been unveiled in New York City paying homage to one of its most famous urban legends – alligators living in the sewers. The public art installation features a life-sized alligator on the back of a manhole cover and draws inspiration from what organisers called a “century-old myth”. Legend suggests New Yorkers
Credit: Kia America Pricing pressure from Tesla, increased EV supply, IRA Tax credit, and the looming model year changeover have spurred legacy automakers to continue sweetening incentives on their electric vehicles. Now there are six factory lease offers on EVs with an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license, which is a
There could be more flooding this week, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned, after heavy downpours brought by Storm Babet left hundreds of properties submerged in water. The agency said more flood alerts are expected for some of the areas worst affected by Storm Babet into next week – despite severe flood warnings, meaning risk of
Oct 21, 2023, 06:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The international break is over and with that, another Saturday of European football has come and gone. If you had checked the box scores, you’d think there were few surprises as the weekend’s action got underway, but those full-time figures tell only half the story. We
The home secretary will challenge the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police over the force’s decision not to arrest pro-Palestine protesters calling for “jihad” against Israel. Suella Braverman will tell Sir Mark Rowley later “there can be no place for incitement to hatred or violence” on UK streets and police should “crackdown on anyone breaking the
Rebecca Adlington says she is “truly heartbroken” after losing her baby daughter at 20 weeks pregnant. The former Olympic swimmer shared the news of the miscarriage on Instagram. “I don’t really have the words right now but unfortunately we went for our 20-week scan this week and they found no heartbeat,” she wrote. “I gave
Hamas terrorists who broke into Israel were carrying instructions on how to make chemical weapons, according to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Israeli forces claim they discovered the material on the bodies of dead fighters in Kibbutz Be’eri, where an estimated 20% of the 1,100 residents were killed or kidnapped. The documents, complete with diagrams, were shown
A self-proclaimed former gangster who became an author and actor has died. Dave Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead, southeast London, on Sunday. A statement on his social media pages said he had taken his own life. According to his Facebook page, the 64-year-old had spent his Saturday watching his football team
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 22, 2023, 01:07 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 PARIS, France — South Africa Rugby Union (SA Rugby) is investigating after England flanker Tom Curry accused South Africa