Fans of Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv banned from match at Aston Villa next monthZarah Sultana, the former Labour MP who is now a member of the Independent Alliance in parliament, alongside Ayoub Khan and four others, has also defended the Maccabi ban on the grounds that Israeli teams should not be competing in international sport. She <a href="https://x.com/zarahsultana/status/1978941801646973159">says</a>:Next UEFA must ban all Israeli teams.We cannot have normalisation with genocide and apartheid.Apartheid South Africa was banned from the Olympics for 32 years.The same people who called Nelson Mandela a “terrorist” now say we can’t boycott apartheid Israel.There are two distinct issues. One is the safety aspect … If the police in West Midlands find it challenging because they simply do not have the resources to ensure safety, then that’s one aspect.The second aspect is a moral argument that Maccabi Tel Aviv should not even be playing in this international competition. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/oct/17/keir-starmer-uk-politics-latest-news-updates-maccabi-tel-aviv-fans-banned">Continue reading...</a>

تسلط المناقشات الجارية في الحكومة البريطانية بشأن حظر مشجعي مكابي تل أبيب من حضور المباراة القادمة ضد أستون فيلا الضوء على جدل كبير في الرياضة والسياسة. وقد دافعت النائبة السابقة زارا سلطانة وآخرون عن الحظر، مشيرين إلى أنه لا ينبغي للفرق الإسرائيلية المشاركة في المنافسات الدولية. تثير هذه الحالة تساؤلات حول تقاطع الرياضة والقضايا السياسية، وهي مهمة لأنها تعكس توترات أوسع وتأثير المواقف السياسية على الأحداث الرياضية.

Las discusiones en curso en el gobierno del Reino Unido sobre la prohibición de los aficionados del Maccabi Tel Aviv para asistir al próximo partido contra el Aston Villa destacan una controversia significativa en el deporte y la política. La exdiputada laborista Zarah Sultana y otros han defendido la prohibición, argumentando que los equipos israelíes no deberían participar en competiciones internacionales. Esta situación plantea preguntas sobre la intersección entre el deporte y los problemas políticos, y es importante porque refleja tensiones más amplias y el impacto de las posturas políticas en los eventos deportivos.

Les discussions en cours au sein du gouvernement britannique concernant l'interdiction des fans de Maccabi Tel Aviv d'assister au prochain match contre Aston Villa soulignent une controverse importante dans le sport et la politique. L'ancienne députée travailliste Zarah Sultana et d'autres ont défendu l'interdiction, arguant que les équipes israéliennes ne devraient pas participer à des compétitions internationales. Cette situation soulève des questions sur l'intersection du sport et des enjeux politiques, et elle est importante car elle reflète des tensions plus larges et l'impact des positions politiques sur les événements sportifs.

The ongoing discussions in the UK government regarding the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the upcoming match against Aston Villa highlight a significant controversy in sports and politics. Former Labour MP Zarah Sultana and others have defended the ban, arguing that Israeli teams should not participate in international competitions. This situation raises questions about the intersection of sports and political issues, and it matters because it reflects broader tensions and the impact of political stances on sporting events.

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Over 13,000 children in primary seven sit the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday 15 November.

سيتقدم أكثر من 13,000 طفل في الصف السابع لاختبار النقل الأول لعام 2025 يوم السبت 15 نوفمبر. يمثل هذا الحدث علامة فارقة مهمة في المسيرة التعليمية لهؤلاء الطلاب بينما يستعدون للمرحلة التالية من مسيرتهم الأكاديمية.

Más de 13,000 niños en séptimo grado se presentarán al primer examen de transferencia de 2025 el sábado 15 de noviembre. Este evento marca un hito importante en el camino educativo de estos estudiantes mientras se preparan para la siguiente etapa de sus carreras académicas.

Plus de 13 000 enfants en classe de primaire sept participeront au premier test de transfert de 2025 le samedi 15 novembre. Cet événement marque une étape importante dans le parcours éducatif de ces élèves alors qu'ils se préparent pour la prochaine étape de leur carrière académique.

Over 13,000 children in primary seven will take the first transfer test of 2025 on Saturday, November 15. This event marks an important milestone in the educational journey of these students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic careers.

Thousands of children to sit first 2025 transfer test

Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.

تم إعلان حالة طوارئ كبرى في المملكة المتحدة بسبب العواصف التي تسببها العاصفة كلاوديا، مما أدى إلى حدوث فيضانات واضطرابات كبيرة. أصدرت هيئة الأرصاد الجوية تحذيرًا أصفر من الأمطار في وقت مبكر من يوم السبت، مع إصدار 83 تحذيرًا من الفيضانات في إنجلترا و12 في ويلز. جلبت العاصفة أمطارًا غزيرة ومستدامة، مما أثار القلق بشأن الفيضانات المحتملة في مناطق مختلفة.

Se ha declarado un incidente mayor en el Reino Unido debido a que la tormenta Claudia causa inundaciones y disturbios significativos. La Oficina Meteorológica emitió una advertencia amarilla de lluvia temprano el sábado, con 83 advertencias de inundación en Inglaterra y 12 en Gales. La tormenta ha traído lluvias intensas y persistentes, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre posibles inundaciones en varias regiones.

Un incident majeur a été déclaré au Royaume-Uni alors que la tempête Claudia provoque d'importantes inondations et perturbations. Le Met Office a émis un avertissement jaune de pluie tôt samedi, avec 83 alertes d'inondation en Angleterre et 12 au Pays de Galles. La tempête a apporté des pluies fortes et persistantes, suscitant des inquiétudes quant aux inondations potentielles dans diverses régions.

A major incident has been declared in the UK as Storm Claudia causes significant flooding and disruption. The Met Office issued a yellow rain warning early on Saturday, with 83 flood warnings in England and 12 in Wales. The storm has brought heavy and persistent rain, raising concerns about potential flooding in various regions.

Major incident declared as Storm Claudia causes flooding and disruption

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Attacks on Zarah Sultana are aimed at sabotaging her ahead of a Your Party leadership battle, her allies have claimed.&#160; [object Object]

زعم حلفاء زارا سلطانة أنها تتعرض للتخريب قبل معركة القيادة داخل حزبك. تأتي هذه المزاعم في ظل توترات مستمرة داخل الحزب، الذي شاركت في تأسيسه سلطانة وجيريمي كوربين. تتعقد الوضعية مع استقالة حديثة داخل الحزب، مما يثير القلق بشأن النزاعات الداخلية وإدارة أموال الحزب.

Los aliados de Zarah Sultana han afirmado que está siendo saboteada antes de una batalla por el liderazgo dentro de Your Party. Esta afirmación surge en medio de tensiones en el partido, cofundado por Sultana y Jeremy Corbyn. La situación se complica con una reciente renuncia dentro del partido, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre los conflictos internos y la gestión de los fondos del partido.

Les alliés de Zarah Sultana ont affirmé qu'elle était victime de sabotage avant une bataille pour le leadership au sein de Your Party. Cette affirmation survient dans un contexte de tensions au sein du parti, cofondé par Sultana et Jeremy Corbyn. La situation est compliquée par une récente démission au sein du parti, soulevant des préoccupations concernant les conflits internes et la gestion des fonds du parti.

Allies of Zarah Sultana have claimed that she is being sabotaged ahead of a leadership battle within Your Party. This assertion comes amid ongoing tensions within the party, which was co-founded by Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn. The situation is further complicated by a recent resignation within the party, raising concerns about internal conflicts and the management of party funds.

Zarah Sultana allies claim she's being 'sabotaged', as Your Party hit by resignation

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No 10 says talks happening ‘at pace’ across government to lift ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match – as it happened

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