Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tribute to Sir Alex Younger on the news of his death PM Tribute to Sir Alex Younger I was saddened to learn of the news of the death of Sir Alex Younger. Sir Alex Younger led an exemplary life and career, ultimately serving as chief of the Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020. He will be remembered by the many Ministers, colleagues, friends, and family for his utmost dedication to British public life and protecting our nation. My thought

We’ve published the June edition of The Spark, our quarterly newsletter that includes the latest updates from across our organisation Wylfa The June edition of The Spark highlights a landmark period for GBE‑N, with the signing of the Rolls‑Royce SMR contract, growing momentum at Wylfa, and strengthened partnerships across industry and local communities. Y Sbarc The Spark It also showcases progress in building our delivery capability, engaging the next generation through initi

The 37th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre On June 4, the world marks 37 years since the Chinese Communist Party ordered its troops to attack thousands of peaceful demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square. Chinese students, workers, and other civilians who lost their lives had gathered to exercise their natural rights and demand democratic reforms and accountability for corruption. We remember their lives and honor their legacy. No amount of censorship can eras

Question: What does it mean when someone is described as being “OTD” in the Chabad or Orthodox Jewish community? RAMI: OTD stands for “Off The Derech.” The Hebrew word דרך (derech – path, way) refers to the Torah-observant way of life. When a person is described as OTD, it generally means that they have left, or significantly departed from, the religious lifestyle in which they were raised. The term is most commonly used within Chabad and other Orthodox Jewish communities. It

by Elisheva bas Chana Chabad, And New Beginnings It is not easy to sum up Chabad philosophy in one sentence. The acronym Chabad is "Chochmah, Binah, Daas," which translates into wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of HaShem's presence within a reality that arises from the merger of the two. To observe Torah, we do not really need Chabad. Taking into account that the entire pillar on which Judaism is built is the knowledge of HaShem, having emunah is important, but this does

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026 South West Water Pleads Guilty to Six Years of Pollutions South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall. The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday this week. Sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026. Of the charges,

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Freeman, who died in Iraq during routine training activity on 31 May 2026. He was 28 years old Operations in Iraq: Ministry of Defence Confirms the Death of Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman Lance Corporal Freeman was born on 1 January 1997. He joined the Army in June 2016, attending the Infantry Training Centre Catterick, before joining 1st Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment

The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 2 June Oral Statement to Parliament: Home Secretary Response to Henry Nowak Case With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement about the murder of Henry Nowak. Last December, Henry – aged just 18 – was a first-year university student with his life ahead of him. He was kind, hard-working, loved by his family and friends. His murder – at the hands of Vickrum  Digwa – was a horrifying act. Digwa murdered

United States Sanctions Armed Group Leaders in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Today, the United States is taking further action to address threats to stability and prosperity in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by sanctioning senior commanders of two armed groups the United States previously designated, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23). We are designating Gustave Kubwayo, commander