Labour: UK must 'ramp up' counter-terrorism effort
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Labour: UK must 'ramp up' counter-terrorism effort
Shadow Foreign Minister Stephen Kinnock has urged the UK to "ramp up" its counter-terrorism effort in the wake of increased terror threats in Afghanistan, accusing the government of being "asleep at the wheel".
The Labour MP also claimed the government had "spent years burning bridges" and called for an "alliance-based" foreign policy to tackle the ongoing crisis.
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Labour's Emily Thornberry, who was snubbed for a cabinet role by Sir Keir Starmer, is running to be chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, she has told.. Sky News
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Former prime minister Rishi Sunak pays tribute to King Charles, calling him “a true model of public service”, as he begins his response to the King’s Speech in the House of Commons. The Conservative Party leader also pays tribute to former Labour MP Tony Lloyd, who died this year. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police have been dealing with mass disorder in Leeds after a disturbance at a property spilled out onto the street. Speaking in West Yorkshire today, home secretary emphasised importance of the perpetrators feeling ''full force of the law''. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Airports including Gatwick have seen massive queues and delays as passengers struggle to check in because of a major global IT outage. The outage has already led to the cancellation of over 1,000 flights globally, with this number likely to increase. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK has had its hottest day of the year, as temperatures reached 30C. Yellow heat-health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are in place throughout southern England and the Midlands.
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A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses, airports, rail companies and banks in several countries. Cyber expert Joseph Jarnecki from RUSI said: "We should reflect on the fact that we are very dependent on these digital systems and as such, when they break, it can have significant impacts on us and our society."
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Minister offers reassurance following a worldwide IT outage. In the UK, Britain's biggest train country warned passengers to expect disruption due to "widespread IT issues". Pat McFadden said that prime minister has been informed and a COBRA meeting took place in morning. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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