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16 Nov 2024
#politics
The Telegraph: Pro-Palestine activists blockade Barclays branches
Pro-Palestine activists protested at multiple Barclays bank branches, citing the bank's financial ties to Israel and its alleged investments in arms companies. Some branches were forced to close as demonstrators called for customers to close their accounts in solidarity.
Protests occurred in cities including Brighton, London, Glasgow, Leeds, Oxford, and Coventry, with activists displaying banners demanding an end to arms sales to Israel.
Breitbart: UK Farmer Tractor Protest Descends on Labour Party Conference
Farmers protested outside the Labour Party conference in Wales against proposed inheritance tax hikes on farms, which they argue could force them to sell land. The Labour government plans a 20% tax on farms valued over £1 million, impacting a significant number of farmers, according to the National Farmers' Union.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the tax reforms as necessary for economic stability, while critics, including Nigel Farage, claim the policies unfairly target rural communities and could lead to land being repurposed for housing.
#society
Breitbart: WATCH: Grieving Idaho Mom Receives Headstone for Son, New Car from Secret Santa
A single mother in eastern Idaho, grieving the loss of her 21-year-old son, received unexpected support from a "Secret Santa." The East Idaho News team surprised her with $1,000 in grocery gift cards, a check for another $1,000, and a gravestone for her son.
The generous gifts culminated in the presentation of a Honda CR-V SUV to replace her old vehicle. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she expressed her appreciation for the kindness shown during her difficult time.
#military
The Telegraph: Israeli attack on Damascus kills two Islamic Jihad leaders
Israel has intensified air strikes in Syria, killing two senior leaders of the Islamic Jihad terror organization, Abdel Aziz Minawi and Rasmi Abu Issa. The strikes, which targeted command centers, resulted in two dozen fatalities.
The Israel Defense Forces described the operation as a "significant blow" to Islamic Jihad, which was involved in the October 7 attacks and continues to hold Israeli hostages in Gaza.