Day: January 8, 2024
US secretary of state speaking in Qatar on latest leg of Middle East tour also warned that Israel-Gaza war could ‘metastasise’. Plus, Oppenheimer and Succession dominate Golden Globes
Good morning.
Antony Blinken has warned that Palestinians “must not be pressed to leave Gaza” as he continues his fourth tour of the Middle East since the 7 October attacks by Hamas.
What else did Blinken say? He also warned that the Israel-Gaza war could spread across the region without concerted peace efforts. He said: “This is a moment of profound tension for the region. This is a conflict that could easily metastasise, causing even more insecurity and suffering.”
What does the data tell us about what’s been happening in Gaza? From death tolls to destroyed buildings and lost hospital beds, these are the figures that cut through the fog of war and reveal the extent of the destruction in Gaza.
Who hosted the event? The Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, a last-minute pick for host announced just two weeks before the ceremony, stuck to his promise for an uncontroversial ceremony. Unlike Jerrod Carmichael’s relatively edgy hosting work last year, Koy avoided mention of politics.
What do the winners tell us about the upcoming Oscars? So often the Globes are no guide to what happens on Oscar night, but Oppenheimer’s resounding success could spell a landslide at the Academy Awards.