Newsletter Oct 23, 2023

Web Summit Chief Resigns After Israel Comments Furore

The organiser of the Web Summit, one of the tech sector's leading events, announced his resignation Saturday following a backlash over his online posts following the Hamas attacks on Israel.

Gaza War Heaps Pressure On Palestinian President Abbas

The widely unpopular Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas is facing growing anger on the streets of the occupied West Bank as Israel wages its war against Hamas in Gaza.

US Amps Up Military Posture In Mideast, Warns Against 'Escalation'

The United States warned Iran or its allies against any escalation in the wake of Israel's war with Hamas, two top US officials said Sunday, hours after the Pentagon moved to step up military readiness in the region.

'Ticking Time Bomb Injury': Dad Begs For Wounded Son's Release From Hamas Captivity

Jon Polin says he has watched the video of his seriously wounded son being hustled into the back of a truck by Hamas gunmen countless times.

Netflix Edges Out Prime Video With the Highest Market Share Among Streaming Services in the UK

New data for Q3 shows that Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ lead the way when it comes to having the majority of market share for streaming services in Britain.

UK Space Agency Makes Satellite Data Available To UK Companies To Transform Britain Into Space Economy

UK companies across various sectors like finance, logistics and transport can now use satellite data for their benefit as the UK Space Agency is opening it for business use.

MTV EMA Show Suspended Over Conflict Between Israel and Hamas

The annual awards show, set to be staged in Paris, would have featured performances from global artists aside from the recognition ceremony itself.

Welsh Water Admits Dumping Untreated Sewage Into UK Rivers For Years

The company had been illegally discharging wastewater for at least a decade.

Bedbugs Spotted On London Underground, Should You Worry?

Bedbugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood and are mostly active in the dark at night.

British Police Officer Raped At Knifepoint Near Eiffel Tower

The man threatened her with a knife when she tried to push her attacker away.

Tourists Face £950 Fine Or Prison Time Over Strict Rule In Turkey, Dubai And India

Last year, 39 per cent of the visitors coming into the UAE were from the UK.

Cabin Crew 'In Tears' As Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Issue With Door

The incident happened on Tuesday after the flight took off from Belfast.

French Interior Minister Explains Why He Is Accusing Karim Benzema Of Terrorist Links

Benzema has been accused of having ties with The Muslim Brotherhood, which is considered as a terrorist organisation in many countries.

Pollard Breaks England Hearts To Send South Africa Into Final

Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa's place in the World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.