UK foreign minister hints at formal slavery apology but says payouts ‘not feasible’
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, Vanguard.
What South China Morning Post reported
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said it was “not feasible” for the country to pay reparations for slavery, after King Charles III expressed remorse amid calls for a formal apology and compensation. “It’s not the right answer. It’s not practical. It’s not feasible for us, but there are th
The publisher's own words, quoted for review. Every outlet carrying the story is listed below with its link.
UK foreign minister hints at formal slavery apology but says payouts ‘not feasible’. Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said it was “not feasible” for the country to pay reparations for slavery, after King Charles III expressed remorse amid calls for a formal apology and compensation. “It’s not the right answer. It’s not practical. It’s not feasible for us, but there are th Covered by 2 publications. South China Morning Post: UK foreign minister hints at formal slavery apology but says payouts ‘not feasible’. Vanguard: Slavery reparations ‘not feasible’ for UK – Foreign minister.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong UK foreign minister hints at formal slavery apology but says payouts ‘not feasible’ Britain’s Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said it was “not feasible” for the country to pay reparations for slavery, after King Charles III expressed remorse amid calls for a formal apology and compensation. “It’s not the right answer. It’s not practical. It’s not feasible for us, but there are th 3 h ago · Tier 2
- Vanguard Nigeria Slavery reparations ‘not feasible’ for UK – Foreign minister "It's not the right answer. It's not practical. It's not feasible for us, but there are things we can work on co-operatively," Miliband told the BBC in an interview aired Wednesday. He added that London would not "shift our position on reparations". 4 h ago · Tier 3
Headlines and excerpts are the publishers' own, shown under quotation for review and linked to the originals.
More from Politics
Israel Edges Toward Coalition Talks Even as Netanyahu Cries Foul
Israel paved the way for talks on a new government, certifying last week’s election results despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued claims about voting irregularities. Excerpt, Bloomberg Politics
Source Bloomberg Politics
Top ICC official urges Europe to shield court from US sanctions
According to the Financial Times, a top ICC official has urged Europe to shield the court from US sanctions. The report says the Trump administration's order gave most companies 180 days to stop trading with the war tribunal. The Financial Times World section carried the same headline and excerpt. The sources supplied are brief excerpts and do not give further detail on the sanctions, the official, or any European response. No disagreements between the two listings were found. Summary from 2 sources
Summary from 2 sources Financial Times first
Iran engages US in 'intensive' negotiations to avert fresh war outbreak
According to France 24, Tehran said on Monday that it was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The Korea Times reported that Iran said "intensive" exchanges were underway with Washington and offered to reopen the strait under strict conditions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said indirect talks were taking place via mediators. The Korea Times also reported that China urged restraint, though the excerpt is cut off there. Summary from 3 sources
Summary from 3 sources France 24 first also Daily Trust, The Korea Times