This is very impressive as always from Saudi Foreign Minister فيصل بن فرحان making the case for the Palestinian state along side the Israeli state, and specifying the responsibility of the Palestinian republic to its neighbor Israel which wld then be embraced by Saudi & the

We are deeply distressed by reports of serious destruction and civilian casualties at the Holy Family School in Gaza which has been a place of refuge. This awful news demonstrates again that there are no safe places in Gaza. We pray for a #CeasefireNOW. caritasjr.org/raids-against-…

Now is the time to bring an end to the terrible war in Gaza, starting with an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is high time for the parties to show the political courage and political will to finally reach a deal.

Prayers for Gareth Southgate and all the England team tonight. Despite the result, you have won something no one can take away: our deepest admiration, and a place in the history books. Congratulations to Spain on your victory and a wonderful tournament.

🚨BREAKING: A new Oxfam report reveals how Israel's systematic weaponizing of water against Palestinians in #Gaza, has reduced the amount of water available in Gaza by 94% to 4.74 litres a day per person. Read our release👉 oxf.am/4640Get

For anyone following the Candlestick Press Candlestick Press account here on X, it’s been suspended for some unfathomable reason & I’m losing the will to live trying to get it restored. Meanwhile our Facebook, Insta & Threads accounts are all working fine, so please follow us there!

Really looking forward to reading in Bristol this Friday!

Catherine Deneuve should light the torch with a cigarette

Edna O’Brien was one of the greatest writers of our age. She revolutionised Irish literature, capturing the lives of women and the complexities of the human condition in prose that was luminous and spare, and which had a profound influence on so many writers who followed her. A

I lament the decision by an Israeli military court to renew Layan Nasir’s administrative detention for a further four months. This young Palestinian Christian from Birzeit in the West Bank has been held in detention since 6 April on classified evidence that leaves her facing

Me on Southport and Tainted Love theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"Three little girls have been cheated of their lives. Encouraging racism, hatred and mutual suspicion across the country will not honour them." Heartbreaking, necessary reading.

Powerful piece on what happened in Southport - also my hometown - and its aftermath.

"I always thought Tainted Love fitted the home town of its singer because in its sound, it combined both elements – the alienation & the imagination, the loneliness & the love. Over the coming months, Southport will need all our love to make it through" Beautiful from Kojo Koram

Coast to Coast to Coast-OPEN ... join poets s/as Sarah Mnatzaganian Rachel Spence Ben McGuire Josephine Corcoran Clare Best Maria McManus, Stephen Keeler karen izod Maureen Boyle John Glenday [Erika Glenday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇩🇪🇨🇭🇮🇹] jane lovell Lydia Harris: poems stitched in handmade covers I lookfward to reading

On this day in 1917, Saint Oscar Romero was born on the Feast of the Assumption. His commitment to speaking out for poor and marginalised communities in El Salvador ultimately resulted in his assassination. We are immensely proud that he was a friend and partner of ours.

Speaking yesterday about Gaza, Pope Francis called once again for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and for more humanitarian access. We continue to call on the UK Government to support a permanent ceasefire and the upholding of International Humanitarian Law.

Deborah Harvey and Saili Katebe reading in Trowbridge Saturday 5 October 2-4pm. Tickets £5. All welcome eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-with-…

More outstanding poetry coming up in Trowbridge…