Oxfordshire

The recent news articles primarily focus on Palestine Action activists imprisoned in the UK who have been engaging in prolonged hunger strikes. Palestine Action is a group that has been designated as a 'terrorist organisation' by the UK government, a designation they are protesting. The activists, including Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed, and previously Teuta Hoxha, are demanding a fair trial and the reversal of this designation. They have refused food for extended periods, in some cases exceeding 60 days, leading to serious health concerns and calls for hospitalization. The hunger strikes have garnered attention and prompted calls for government intervention. Teuta Hoxha paused her strike due to failing health, while others continue. Separately, British author Joanna Trollope, known for novels exploring family dynamics, died at 82.