No vision, no charisma, no real plan: Labour has nothing to fear from Liz Truss This PM is good news for all who want the Tories out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022
IOM Trains Libyan Forces on Migrant Rescue Missions The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday it organized a two-week training for Libyan officials to rescue irregular migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean. The training is sponsored by the Organization under its project “Protecting Vulnerable Migrants and Stabilizing Communities in Libya,” which is financed by the European… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022
Video of child refugee in Libya sheds light on rampant abuse A video has emerged on social media of a 15-year-old Sudanese refugee boy being tormented by gunmen in Libya demanding ransom The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
EU, China trade barbs over failed G20 climate talks The European Union and China are questioning each other's commitment to fighting climate change, following the failure of climate talks by the Group of 20 (G20) last week. Reuters · Sep 7, 2022
Ukraine war and energy crisis on Truss agenda as British PM speaks to Biden The new British prime minister also spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskiy on her first day in office, pledging the UK’s ‘assistance for the long term’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022
News briefs Video shows fake Trump elector aided copying of Georgia election data Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022
Biden speaks to new British prime minister, with allies' ‘special relationship’ at stake WASHINGTON — With Liz Truss as the new British prime minister, the “special relationship” with the U.S. is on course for redefinition with a conservative leader who is much more of a hard-liner than her predecessor. Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022
Liz Truss 'picking fights with workers' to distract from Tory failings, warns TUC boss TUC General Secretary France O'Grady told the new Prime Minister "Hands off our hard won rights" - following reports she plans to axe key EU protections, including the 48-hour working week Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022
‘Climate alarmism’ and ‘doomsayers’: New energy chief Rees-Mogg’s history of dismissing global warming threat ‘Climate dinosaur’ will oversee UK’s net zero strategy in Liz Truss’s government The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Asean customs transit system a boon Over three years ago, Mr Raj, the general manager of City Zone Express (CZE) Malaysia, a regional logistics company with branches in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China and a fleet of more than 260 vehicles, was proud of his GPS-equipped fleet. It had innovative security gadgets and an… Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022
EU says Georgia must ramp up reforms before becoming membership candidate Georgia needs to speed up reforms in areas such as the rule of law, the independence of justice and media freedom before it can be granted the status of a European Union membership candidate, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday. Reuters · Sep 6, 2022
'This is it, folks': Boris Johnson bids an ambiguous goodbye Boris Johnson’s term as British leader was a mix of high drama and low disgrace The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
The Guardian view on the NHS: the health system is on its knees Editorial: A shocking rise in the number of NHS vacancies is a symptom of the government’s dangerous neglect The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
Families of Europeans Held in Iran Send Letter Criticizing EU Stance Families of European nationals held in Iran have sent a letter to European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell demanding answers over the fate of their loved ones, which they feel are being neglected as the bloc tries to revive a nuclear deal. In recent years, Iran's Revolutionary Guards have… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022
Reuters · Sep 6, 2022 Families of Europeans held in Iran send letter criticising EU stance Families of European nationals held in Iran have sent a letter to European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell demanding answers over the fate of their loved ones, which they feel are being neglected as the bloc tries to revive a nuclear deal.
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022 Hello sunshine: solar-powered carmaker gets £69m boost to rollout first model in 2022 Move over Tesla: You can get your motor running for nothing with the help of the giant yellow orb in the sky
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022 Who is Liz Truss and why did the UK not hold a general election? Britain’s new prime minister is fourth in six years, and takes over after resignation of Boris Johnson
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Pathway to resolving NI Protocol can be found if there is a will, says Martin Micheal Martin said he hopes to reach an agreement on the issues with new PM Liz Truss.
Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022 Liz Truss policies - new Prime Minister's full pledge card and how it hits you Liz Truss now has to live up to her pledges - from the copper-bottomed to the vague. So here's a print-out-and-keep guide for you to make sure the new Prime Minister doesn't forget about them
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022 Ireland slaps Instagram with record $400m fine over kids’ data The fine is the second largest ever issued under European Union privacy laws.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2022 Who is Liz Truss, Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister? Former foreign secretary Liz Truss took over from Boris Johnson as UK prime minister on Tuesday after winning the Conservative leadership contest. A political shape-shifter, she has gone from being a radical who called for the abolition of the monarchy to a staunch economic liberal and Brexiteer.
Reuters · Sep 6, 2022 Boost high-risk people with Omicron-tailored shots first - EU officials EU officials on Tuesday recommended that the two Omicron- tailored vaccines recently endorsed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) be first deployed in high-risk individuals.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 Labour call to scrap ‘reckless’ NI Protocol Bill amid cost-of-living crisis Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy said instead of finding a solution over the summer, the Conservatives “ramped up the rhetoric on the protocol”.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022 First Thing: Judge grants Trump’s request for special master over Mar-a-Lago raid Federal court accepts ex-president’s call for official to set aside materials potentially subject to privilege protections. Plus, Chris Rock on Will Smith’s apology video
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 What can we expect from Liz Truss on foreign policy? The strong stance on Russia and China, along with promises of increased defence spending, may lead to a more forward international role for Britain on Truss’s watch, writes Kim Sengupta