In Short:
– Disney has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s criticism of his comments.
– ABC station owners plan to drop the show due to offensive remarks made regarding political reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.

Entertainment giant Disney has decided to indefinitely pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the schedule.

It action follows criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr regarding Kimmel’s recent comments.“ABC spokeswoman confirmed the decision on Wednesday,” reported Joe Flint. Several ABC station owners, including Nexstar Media Group, have indicated their intention to drop the show due to Kimmel’s remarks.

Kimmel, known for his criticism of former President Trump, made controversial statements about political reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk during his Monday night show.

He expressed concerns that some were attempting to exploit Kirk’s death for political gain, specifically mentioning Vice President JD Vance and others associated with the ‘MAGA’ movement.

Remarks Controversy

Nexstar’s president, Andrew Alford, commented that Kimmel’s statements were “offensive and insensitive” and do not represent the views of their communities amid current national discussions.

In Short:
– Sir Keir Starmer will recognise Palestine as a state after Donald Trump’s visit, despite US opposition.
– The UK’s recognition follows internal pressure and a warning from Benjamin Netanyahu about potential security threats.

Sir Keir Starmer will formally recognise Palestine as a state following Donald Trump’s state visit.

The Prime Minister’s announcement is delayed to avoid overshadowing their joint press conference at Chequers. The US has expressed strong opposition to this recognition, with President Trump stating it could reward Hamas.

The recognition comes ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting next week, where several countries, including the UK, are expected to support Palestinian statehood. Yvette Cooper and David Lammy will represent the UK, as Sir Keir will not attend.

Statehood Debate

In July, the Prime Minister stated the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel agreed to specific conditions, which Israel has rejected. Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Starmer’s impending recognition and warned of potential security threats.

Internal pressure on the Prime Minister is growing, with a significant number of Labour MPs advocating for action.

Cooper has characterised Israel’s actions in Gaza City as reckless, while the government maintains Hamas must disarm and cannot influence the recognition process of Palestine.