Thursday, 20 October 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Ten things you need to know today - Gaddafi 'dead'

Thursday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points, available from 8am daily

Welcome to America - now a banana republic

Alexander Cockburn: Our rapidly expanding drone empire can kill foreigners or Americans with impunity


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EU referendum: danger of letting the people speak

Talking point: Some see the Commons vote as a victory for the people, but petitions are a lousy way to make policy

Why review of undercover police tactics was delayed

Briefing: Allegations that police spy gave false name to court may force a rethink of watchdog’s recommendations

Pressure piles on Murdochs ahead of annual meeting

Shareholders urged to dump Murdochs from board – and here comes Tom Watson, scourge of the media family

Rihanna finds love through sex and drugs in new video

Video: Rihanna finds love through sex and drugs in new video

France turn inwards as they plot to spoil the NZ party

Les Bleus have been plagued by criticism but are hoping a siege mentality can help them cause a shock

Ricky Gervais unrepentant for saying ‘mong’ on Twitter

Disability groups and fellow comedians attack Gervais for ‘offensive’ term