It all started with the tragic death of a teenage boy attending a village dance in southern France. Although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, members of France’s ultra-right immediately blamed it on “anti-French” sentiment, descending on the region en masse to avenge his death.
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New documents surfaced in September indicating that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel may have played a double role during World War II, serving not only as an informant for the Nazis but also as a member of the French Resistance. But a historian who has analysed the new evidence says he has “serious doubts” about her alleged membership in La Résistance, suggesting the French fashion icon may have used the documents to restore her reputation after the war.
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Elgin Marbles row erupts as Greek PM accuses Sunak of cancelling meeting at 11th hour The Independent says A diplomatic row has erupted after Rishi Sunak was accused of cancelling a meeting with the Greek prime minister at the 11th hour. Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed disappointment that the prime minister cancelled the meeting in which he planned to raise the prospect of the return of the Elgin Marbles during his visit to London. The British government confirmed the meeting had been shelved, as Mr Mitsotakis rejected an alternative meeting with the deputy prime minister. The diplomatic spat comes after Mr Mitsotakis…
Parthenon marbles row: Rishi Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM The Guardian says Greece’s prime minister has criticised the decision of his British counterpart Rishi Sunak to cancel planned talks at which he had hoped to raise the issue of the Parthenon marbles, as disagreements over the antiquities erupted with renewed vigour. As aides described Sunak’s move as “wrong and undignified”, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is visiting London, voiced irritation at the scheduled Downing Street meeting being called off at the 11th hour. “I [want to] express my annoyance at the fact that the British prime minister cancelled our scheduled meeting…
Greeks broke promise not to raise Parthenon Sculptures, No 10 says BBC News says Downing Street believed it had assurances from the Greek government that their prime minister would not raise the subject of the Parthenon Sculptures on his visit to the UK. Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the BBC on Sunday that having some of the treasures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, in London and others in Athens was like cutting the Mona Lisa in half. No 10 then cancelled PM Rishi Sunak’s meeting with Mr Mitsotakis. Labour has branded the row “pathetic”. The sculptures are a collection…
Elementor #567623November 28, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Trans teenager murder trial: Obsessed The Metro carries the trial of the alleged killers of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey, reporting the prosecution described the 15-year-olds accused of her murder as “obsessed” with “violence, torture and death”.Neither of the accused – a boy and a girl who both deny murder – can be named because of their age.The front page features images of Timothee Chalamet attending the Wonka premiere. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…
Elementor #567605November 28, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Deal to extend truce raises hopes of dozens more hostages releasedThe news that a deal has been reached to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas by two days is the lead story in The Guardian.The pause in fighting, which has seen hostages released in return for Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons, had been due to expire after four days. The paper notes the UN secretary-general has hailed the extension as a “glimpse of hope”. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you…
Elementor #567599November 28, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Gone Too VAR The Sun splashes on the news that VAR could be extended to checking corners, free kicks and yellow cards in proposed updates to the rules of football, according to reports from the sports law making body.The paper says the proposal is to be discussed today by the International Football Association Board, which sets the sport’s rules. The paper points out that, with VAR already controversial, an extension would be “barmy”. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…
Elementor #567593November 28, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Britain’s Got To Pay Williams The Daily Mirror reports David Walliams has purportedly received a £1m payout after reaching an agreement with the producer of Britain’s Got Talent over the leaking of remarks he made when he was a judge on the show. In its editorial, the Daily Mirror calls the extension of the Israel-Hamas truce a “small but encouraging step”. It acknowledges that Israel has a right to pursue Hamas, in response to the murderous attacks on 7 October.But the paper concludes that “a return…
Elementor #567587November 28, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Time for Bank chief who talks Britain up Tory MPs have criticised Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey for talking down the economy, according to the Daily Express.Its front page calls for a Bank of England governor who “talks Britain up”. Mr Bailey warned the potential for growth in the UK is “lower than it has been in much of my working life”. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment…
Nasa delivers samples of Bennu to UK US space agency Nasa has delivered fragments of what it calls the most dangerous rock in the solar system. The tiny pieces of rock and dust from the object known as Bennu will be studied and tested by the Natural History Museum, and the Open, Manchester and Oxford universities. NHM’s Prof Sara Russell said the donation is small but ample. The sample was scooped up from the surface of 500m-wide asteroid Bennu in 2020 by Nasa’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft, and then delivered by capsule to the Utah desert two months ago. Nasa wants to…
First transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off A flight powered only by alternative fuels is due to take off on Tuesday morning. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it will leave London’s Heathrow and arrive at New York’s JFK airport at 11:30 GMT. Airlines see the flight, which is supported by government funding, as demonstrating that a greener way of flying is possible. But a lack of supply remains a challenge, while other technology will be needed to hit emissions targets. So-called sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) can be made from a variety of sources, including crops, household waste and…
Eleven Israelis and 33 Palestinians freed as truce extended Another 11 Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas tonight, in exchange for 33 Palestinians – who were released from Israeli prisons, reportedly including 30 children and three women. So far, more than 50 hostages have been released during the extended temporary ceasefire. Just hours before the four-day truce was due to expire, Qatar said Israel and Hamas have agreed to a two-day extension. Over the extended period, Hamas has committed to releasing another 20 women and children, US national security spokesman John Kirby said. Further lorry-loads of humanitarian supplies entered…
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