Politics Personal Accounts Highlight Stakes of Assisted Dying Bill Vote February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek MPs are set to vote on Friday on the assisted dying bill, a legislative proposal that would grant terminally ill individuals in England and Wales the option to choose to…
Politics Dozens Arrested in Amsterdam After Defying Protest Ban February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Police in Amsterdam have apprehended dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who disregarded a prohibition on public gatherings in the city. On Sunday, hundreds convened in Dam Square to advocate for a…
Politics Committee Recommends Review of Ferry Firm’s Arm’s Length Operation February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An examination of the arm’s length management of a government-owned ferry company is among several recommendations put forth by a committee investigating the island’s services. The Tynwald select committee was…
Politics Barnsley Approves New Service to Support At-Risk Children February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A new service, recently approved, aims to assist at-risk children in Barnsley, potentially preventing their entry into the care system. This initiative, named Edge of Care, is designed to offer…
Politics Tynwald to Consider £16.3 Million for Three Projects February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Plans to allocate £16.3 million for a new respite facility, a residential development, and an upgraded airport drainage system are scheduled for submission to parliament for approval in the upcoming…
Politics Donald Trump Projected Victor in Arizona, Securing All Seven Battleground States February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Donald Trump is projected as the winner in Arizona’s US presidential election, completing a sweep of all seven swing states. This victory in the southwestern state, the last to announce…
Politics Guernsey Politician Expresses Disappointment Over Separate Ferry Provider Choices February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Guernsey politician who spearheaded the ferry tender process stated that while he was “disappointed” that Guernsey and Jersey did not reach a consensus on a single ferry operator, he…
Politics Peterborough Council to Discuss Future of Woodston Library Amid Closure Concerns February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Councillors are set to discuss a petition concerning a 73-year-old library facing potential closure, which also seeks to expand its operating times. Woodston Library, located in Peterborough, stands among several…
Politics Manx Politicians Agree to Maintain Review of 2% Income Tax Increase February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Manx politicians have reached an agreement that a 2% increase in the higher rate of personal income tax will not be rescinded, but will instead continue to be subject to…
Politics The Bibby Stockholm: Its Purpose and Associated Controversies February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Bibby Stockholm, a vessel for migrants, has garnered renewed media attention as asylum seekers housed on it are being relocated to various sites nationwide. More than a year has…