The anger of British motorists
With reference to Gavin Esler's op-ed Sunak's sudden interest in cars smacks of desperation (October 4): the Opposition doesn't understand the feelings of motorists or how angry they are at the many anti-car moves made by councils and devolved administrations. There may be a heavy price to pay at the polls.
Kenneth Petrie, Edinburgh, Scotland
India-Canada ought to patch up
With regard to the report India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country (October 3): the on-going tussle between India and Canada has gone on too long. India remains committed to patience, diplomacy and long-term relationships with most countries. The world was taken by surprise by Canada's recent allegations against India. The decision taken by the Indian government was not only laudable but a good reply to Canada for their allegations, without proof. I hope that, in due course the Canadian Prime Minister will come to understand the implications of his hasty actions. I hope also that this issue can be resolved amicably and the Canadian administration takes appropriate action regarding the Khalistan group on their soil. Indians living in Canada should be protected.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
Cruelty to animals must end
With reference to Nick Webster's report Abu Dhabi launches investigation after 150 cats are found dumped in Al Falah desert (October 4): this is heartbreaking. Just when you think you have seen it all. People need to learn to respect animals. Kudos to the volunteers who are helping the authorities match the cats' microchip numbers with pictures of missing pets. It will take a lot of work. One can only hope such instances are prevented in the future.
Magda K, Abu Dhabi
I truly hope this brings the plight of stray and abandoned dogs and cats to the fore.
Elize van Wyk, Dubai
This is absolutely horrible. Shame on whoever these people are. I hope they get caught and punished.
Paula Joanna, Dubai
Trump's reduced financial standing
With reference to Felicity Glover's article Donald Trump tumbles out of richest Americans list (October 4): it's not the first time he's fallen off the list. Back in October 2021, as the article reminds us, he missed the cut by $400 million. And for all we know, Trump may not have deserved to be on the list in the first place considering that prosecutors have been saying that he exaggerated his net worth by as much as $3.6 billion.
Patrick Philips, Dubai
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The rules on fostering in the UAE
A foster couple or family must:
- be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
- not be younger than 25 years old
- not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
- be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
- have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
- undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
- A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
Gulf Under 19s final
Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B
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Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal
Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham
Rating: 3.5/5
The Brutalist
Director: Brady Corbet
Stars: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn
Rating: 3.5/5
Election pledges on migration
CDU: "Now is the time to control the German borders and enforce strict border rejections"
SPD: "Border closures and blanket rejections at internal borders contradict the spirit of a common area of freedom"
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe
Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010
Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille
Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm
Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year
Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”
Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners
TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Australia squads
ODI: Tim Paine (capt), Aaron Finch (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye.
T20: Aaron Finch (capt), Alex Carey (vice-capt), Ashton Agar, Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, D’Arcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Andrew Tye, Jack Wildermuth.
