Europe
Over 150 authors urge UK to change Palestine Action ban after Rooney sales end
More than 150 writers including Annie Ernaux and Arundhati Roy urged Britain to amend its Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney's books were pulled from sale.
UK
UK: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Over 150 authors urge UK to change Palestine Action ban after Rooney sales end. Key developments, background and…
3 stories on UK since 29 September 2026; the latest was published on 21 October 2026.
Key developments
- Over 150 authors urge UK to change Palestine Action ban after Rooney sales endMore than 150 writers and artists signed a letter urging the UK to amend its 'draconian' ban on Palestine Action.
- Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefireIsraeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, including a married couple and a 17-year-old boy, medics said.
- Labour eyes new state grid company as Burnham stakes premiership on cheaper energy billsAndy Burnham will use his first Labour conference speech as prime minister to announce plans for a new state owned company aimed at
Middle East
Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli fire killed four Palestinians in Gaza, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, as Britain rejected an inquiry into its role in the war.
World
Labour eyes new state grid company as Burnham stakes premiership on cheaper energy bills
Andy Burnham will use his first Labour conference speech as prime minister to announce plans for a new state owned company aimed at