Sally Rooney says she will be unable to publish books in UK while Palestine Action banned

A recent study indicates that minor adjustments to the political content in the 'for you' feed on X can lead to significant increases in political polarization among users within just a week, a shift that historically would have taken three years. The research highlights how even subtle boosts to posts with anti-democratic sentiments can alter users' perceptions of opposing political groups.

Irish author Sally Rooney informed the High Court that she may be unable to publish new books in the UK and might have to withdraw existing titles due to the government's ban on the activist group Palestine Action, which has been classified as a terrorist organization.

Europol has seized over 8 million counterfeit and potentially harmful toys from shops and markets across 26 EU countries in a pre-Christmas operation. The confiscated items include fake dolls, building bricks, toy cars, and educational games that may pose health risks to children.

Sally Rooney's books may face withdrawal from sale in the UK due to a court ruling regarding the government's classification of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. Rooney has expressed her intention to use royalties from her work to support Palestine Action, which has sparked legal challenges against the ban.

Provisional figures indicate that net migration to the UK has sharply declined to 204,000 in the year ending June 2025, reflecting a significant drop in arrivals for work and study. This trend marks a notable shift in the UK's immigration landscape, which has been under scrutiny since Brexit.

The UK has seen a significant shift in its migration landscape, with the latest interactive tracker revealing the latest statistics on asylum seekers, visa applications, and small boat crossings. This data reflects ongoing changes in migration patterns and policies affecting the country.

The State Library of Victoria is facing significant job cuts, with a proposal to reduce its workforce by 39 positions, including a decrease in reference librarians from 25 to 10. Staff have criticized management for prioritizing 'digital vanity projects' over the library's core functions, which have been central to its 171-year history.

A catastrophic fire has engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, resulting in a death toll that has risen to at least 94, with hundreds reported missing. The fire, which began on external scaffolding, has continued to blaze for over 24 hours, prompting extensive rescue operations as emergency services struggle to reach those trapped in the upper floors.