WHO warns delayed aid entry into Gaza could have devastating consequences
The World Health Organization has warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other medical supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences for people who urgently need treatment. The warning came as the agency called on Israeli authorities to ease pressure on medical shipments and allow humanitarian and health supplies to enter in a predictable way. It said approved aid can currently enter only through Kerem Shalom, while Rafah is limited to the movement of people, including patients travelling for treatment abroad.Reinhilde Van De Weerdt, the WHO representative in Palestine, said a truck carrying the wrong supplies, or the... [Continue Reading]
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UK energy suppliers press government over winter bill rises
Energy suppliers in the United Kingdom are pressing the government to act immediately as households face another rise in energy costs this winter. The trade body Energy UK said higher domestic gas prices and forecasts of a sharp increase in January mean delay could deepen the pressure on consumers. The warning comes as millions of households on variable tariffs remain exposed to the regulator's price cap.The latest figures cited by the industry point to a 4% increase in bills at the start of October for households in England, Scotland and Wales on Ofgem's capped tariffs. That rise was described as... [Continue Reading]
Royal Navy's new attack submarine HMS Agamemnon arrives at Faslane
The Royal Navy's newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has arrived at its home port at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland. The vessel reached the River Clyde after departing Barrow last week and completing its first dive at sea during the journey north. It will now undergo sea trials and operational preparation over the coming months before joining the operational fleet.The submarine is the sixth Astute-class boat in the fleet and the latest addition to the Navy's hunter-killer force. According to the service, HMS Agamemnon is equipped with Tomahawk land-attack missiles and torpedoes, and is designed to... [Continue Reading]
Latin America poll finds China viewed more positively than the United States for first time since 1995
A new regional survey has found that China is now viewed more positively than the United States as a global influence across Latin America. The 2026 Latinobarometro poll, published on Friday, marks the first time since the survey began in 1995 that China has ranked ahead of the US on this measure. The findings cover 17 countries and point to a notable shift in public attitudes across the region.The survey said 65% of respondents saw China as a positive influence, compared with 57% for the United States. Support for China has risen sharply since 2020, when 48% of respondents viewed... [Continue Reading]
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US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
Iraq allows Iranian airlines to resume up to 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Iraq has agreed to let Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, operate up to 40 flights a day to and from Najaf International Airport after Washington granted an exemption from sanctions. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office on Friday, following talks between Baghdad and Washington. The move restores a key air link that had been disrupted after US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector last month.The office said al-Zaidi welcomed the "positive response shown by the US government to Iraq's efforts and its cooperation in granting the necessary exemption." Iraq's foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, also said the return... [Continue Reading]
UK man charged over alleged terror plot targeting Nigel Farage as Widdecombe murder case continues
British police have charged Joshua Kerry with preparing acts of terrorism, including an alleged plot targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The 28-year-old is already facing a separate murder charge in connection with the death of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.Police said the terrorism charge covers alleged conduct between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026. The charge was brought after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service, and counter-terrorism officers said the investigation has been running for some time. Senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing... [Continue Reading]
Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed
Addis Ababa has accused Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups as renewed fighting involving the Ethiopian military and an opposition coalition raises fears of a wider regional spillover. The latest tensions come within days of fresh confrontations and follow the collapse of an agreement that had ended the previous war between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan forces nearly four years ago. Eritrea and Ethiopia have since severed diplomatic ties after reciprocal moves, deepening an already fragile regional picture.Khartoum and Cairo have denied involvement in the conflict, according to the reporting, while the Ethiopian government has maintained... [Continue Reading]
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