Irish police have come under attack at a protest outside the Citywest hotel used to house asylum seekers in Dublin: trib.al/JCjstEd

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating 🪔 Lovely to see houses decorated with Rangoli to welcome the Goddess Lakshmi, to symbolise the victory of good over evil, and to attract positive energy and prosperity.

“The Board of Deputies of British Jews says you're a thug, that you represent the worst of Britain?” “Who voted for them to represent British Jews?” When @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social met Tommy Robinson, guest of the Israeli government at his big rally in Tel Aviv: www.channel4.com/news/israel-...

Sad to hear of the death of Dame Jilly Cooper. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the BAFTAs this year and we had a good giggle when I told her I used to get her books from the library growing up and the naughty bits would always have the pages folded over! R.I.P 🩷

Coming up on #c4news, we’ll have the latest on the Manchester synagogue attacker, 35-year-old British citizen Jihad Al-Shamie, who was on bail for an alleged rape at the time of his murderous assualt.

The Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad al-Shamie was reportedly on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the attack; www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

BREAKING: “We fully distance ourselves from this attack” A statement has been released by the Manchester attacker's father, on behalf of the Al-Shamie family.

Two victims of the Manchester synagogue attack have been named by police. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died in the attack in Crumpsall. GMP: "We commit to being mindful of cultural preferences and sensitivities, ensuring these men and their loved ones’ wishes are respected."

A nine-year-old girl has been shot three times with an airgun, in what is being treated as a racially aggravated assault in Bristol. Avon & Somerset Police say a racial comment was made during incident, the girl has been left traumatised and too frightened to leave home #c4news

A culture warrior before her time, Mary Whitehouse claimed to be an ordinary woman who represented the little people against the establishment - what are the parallels with the protests and politics of today? My interview with Maxine Peake and @carolinebirduk.bsky.social on c4news at 7pm:

The government plans to "completely overhaul" the asylum appeals system, but we didn’t get much detail today. Many asylum seekers in hotels are waiting on appeals. I went to meet one man stuck in the system for years, on his third appeal; #c4news www.channel4.com/news/huge-as...

“What you’re seeing here is probably a microcosm of how it will be across the UK if Nigel Farage becomes PM - this kind of shutting down of questioning.” Nottinghamshire county council’s Reform leader says it will no longer deal with the local paper: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A picturesque #parkrun in Porthcawl 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Lovely route along the promenade. Learnt a fascinating bit of history, civil rights activist Paul Robeson performed for Welsh miners here in 1957 - via a transatlantic telephone, as the U.S. government had confiscated his passport ☎️ 🎤

IPC has announced that for the first time famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza City. Large part of the population is facing starvation or extreme levels of hunger. A large number of people are dying from hunger and diseases. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...

As we reported yesterday, Israel is demanding the release of all 50 hostages, casting doubt on whether it’ll accept the 60-day ceasefire plan Hamas has agreed to. Meanwhile, more than 62,000 people now been killed in Gaza, according to its health ministry www.channel4.com/news/hamas-a...

One question now is where will the asylum seekers from the Epping hotel be moved to, and will other councils use this ruling to follow suit? Court rules asylum seekers must be moved from hotel www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great to meet Aftam and Shetum in Tel Aviv and to hear their experiences as Ethiopian Jews living in Israel. Some in their community believe they’re the original Israelites, others that they are descendants of the Tribe of Dan or the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

“I think the Israeli government has abandoned the hostages for a war that’s sole purpose is to keep Netanhayu as Prime Minister,” Idit tells me. I met the dance teacher in the midst of the general strike, holding up this bus, with the traffic trying to get by around her.

“We’re going to bring the city to a standstill until they listen” Filming in Tel Aviv, there’s a general strike across Israel today calling for a deal to brings the hostages home and end the war. I’ve spoken to people from all backgrounds including teachers, medics and IT workers

Had a wander round the city of Jaffa, it has some really charming streets and alleyways. It's one of the oldest port cities in the world, with a rich history, and was once part of the Ottoman Empire. And yes, it’s where Jaffa oranges are from! They were developed by Arab farmers in the 19th Century

“Do you accept people are starving and dying of malnutrition in Gaza?” “Absolutely not…you've reported many of those latest funeral images. Does anyone look starving there? I saw very well fed people.” My exchange with Sharon Haskell, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister:

More than 100 humanitarian organisations have called on Israel to stop the "weaponisation of aid" into Gaza, as starvation deepens. I’ve just asked Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel about these claims, she told me many reports of people starving are “propaganda.” More on #c4news at 7pm

“We are patriotic people who served our country for many years, but this war has turned into something purely political” Guy Poran, a former pilot, tells me why he’s organising protests against the war in Gaza. 123 people have reportedly been killed there in 24 hours www.channel4.com/news/israeli...

A bit far to go, but this has got to be one of the most scenic #parkrun - Ambleside beach in vibrant Vancouver. Lovely route in the shadow of the iconic Lions Gate Bridge. #loveparkrun

The preliminary report of the investigation into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 has been released - one of the key findings is that both engines of the plane had shut down mid-air within seconds of take-off. www.ndtv.com/india-news/b...

“The Home Office doesn’t believe I’m gay” He’s had his asylum claim rejected twice and is now on his third appeal. It’s taken years. How can the government speed up the process, whilst still giving people seeking asylum a fair hearing? Our latest report; www.channel4.com/news/huge-as...

There’s been lots of comment and analysis about Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” plan - but the voices of those who will actually be affected, the migrants themselves, are rarely heard. We asked some of those who came here by boat what they make of it all; www.channel4.com/news/i-left-...

Inspiring to meet these three glamorous grans at #parkrun, encouraging everyone to move against cancer. However you like to shift, shuffle, jump, or jog, have a go at #5kyourway💪🏾

“This brings the family a sense of closure. Little Sara will now be laid to rest in Surat next to her parents, insha’Allah.” Relatives in Ahmedabad say body of four-year-old Sara has been identified, along with her parents Akeel Nanabawa & Hannaa Vorajee from Gloucester. All died in Air India crash

India plane crash: Families’ agonising wait for identification of loved ones www.channel4.com/news/india-p...

Nilkumar was off to Leicester to study engineering. The first in their family not only to go to University, but to get on a plane. He carried with him not just his hopes and dreams, but those of his whole family. Heartbreaking to hear his family’s story: www.channel4.com/news/india-p...

We’re in Ahmedabad reporting on the Air India crash. Officially, eight people died on the ground, but people here say there were many more. As so often, it’s the poor and powerless trying to be heard. We meet Pyal, as she searches for her Mum and niece. #c4news www.channel4.com/news/india-p...

Splendid scenery at Black Rocks #parkrun in the Peak District today, with views over Matlock Gorge. Great to meet tourists from Warrington, London and Chester. Thanks to all the vibrant volunteers 👏🏾 Worth the early start 😴 #loveparkrun

Splendid scenery at Black Rocks #parkrun in the Peak District today, with views over Matlock Gorge. Great to meet tourists from Warrington, London and Chester. Thanks to all the vibrant volunteers 👏🏾 Worth the early start 😴 #loveparkrun

“When they are released, they’ll still have their full lives ahead of them. They can rebuild their lives. We can’t.” Very moving statement from family of Bhim Kohli, as a 15-year old boy is jailed for seven years and a 13-year-old girl given a youth rehabilitation order.

BREAKING; Reform UK's chairman Zia Yusuf has resigned after falling out with the party's newest MP Sarah Pochin over her calls to ban the burka: www.bbc.com/news/article...

BREAKING: Long-term net migration is down by almost 50%, the Office for National Statistics says. The number of people immigrating minus the number of people emigrating is estimated to be 431,000 in year ending Dec 2024, compared with 860,000 in the year ending Dec 2023.

Deputy PM on housing, benefit cuts and working class roots www.channel4.com/news/deputy-...

Sad to hear that Inayet Ali, one of Britain’s oldest Muslim war veterans, has passed away aged 105. Really enjoyed interviewing him, he hoped that sharing his story would help remind people of the contribution Muslims have made to the UK. A timely message! RIP 💖 www.channel4.com/news/britain...

“What’s wrong with Rainbow-coloured zebra crossings?” A waste of money? Or a way of ensuring disadvantaged groups are given equal opportunities? We look at Reform UK’s plans to dismantle Diversity, Equality and Inclusion programmes, like Elon Musk’s DOGE. www.channel4.com/news/reform-...

Who is profiting from asylum accommodation? New figures from NAO reveal: * Contracts with private providers now estimated to cost £15.3 billion over ten years * In 2024/5, hotels accounted for 76% of annual contract costs, but housed only 35% of people seeking asylum.

“I’m humbled and proud, I want to be a candle of hope. Common sense will be at the heart of all my decisions.” Swearing in ceremony for new Reform mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns, at Lincoln Cathedral. More on #c4news

The Tory defector Andrea Jenkyns, famous for her loyalty to Boris Johnson and for giving protestors the finger when he resigned, could win the mayoral election in Linconshire for her new party, Reform UK. A hugely symbolic contest for both parties.Here’s our report: www.channel4.com/news/reform-...

It was only when I got halfway round this morning’s #parkrun that I realised why they’ve named part of the route “Vicar-manjaro” 😬 Apart from that it was great to knock a V off my alphabet challenge! Thanks as always to all the marvellous marshalls, including Hazel 👏🏾

Three prison officers have been attacked by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, the prison officers' union has said. They sustained life-threatening injuries including burns, scalds and stab wounds in the attack at HMP Frankland www.bbc.com/news/article...

BREAKING: A 15-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl have been convicted of the manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who was fatally attacked at a park in Leicestershire. Mr Kohli was attacked just yards from his home while he was walking his dog Rocky in Braunstone Town

An irresistible Irish #parkrun today - with the valiant volunteers of Claremorris in Co Mayo 🇮🇪 And a Brucie bonus, they like a lie-in over here, so they don’t start until 9.30! Great to meet fellow tourists from Taiwan and India #loveparkrun

NEW: Birmingham Council has declared a major incident as the bin strike continues. 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected. Council says depots being blocked by pickets. This has led to rising concerns of risks to public health and damage to the environment.

“Even if our reporting changes nothing, when it's over politicians should not be able to say that they didn't know - they knew because we told them.” Our very own #c4news @lindseyhilsum.bsky.social on #DesertIslandDiscs. Fab music & fascinating stories, worth a listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Un reportage super intéressant! Merci! @darshna.bsky.social @guardianheather.bsky.social @pippacrerar.bsky.social @kimwillsher.bsky.social #unreportedworld www.channel4.com/programmes/u...