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By sacrificing Palestine, Europe betrays itself

“Law is interpreted for friends and applied to enemies,” Italian statesman Giovanni Giolitti once said.

There are few better examples of this than the way the European Union bends over backwards to avoid addressing Israel’s severe breaches of international law and the terms of its association agreement with the bloc.

On May 20, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) voted  to conduct a review of whether Israel was denying Palestinians’ human rights by preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza.

A month later, the same body concluded: “There are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. ” Indications …

On June 26, EU heads of government at a European Council meeting  concluded that they “noted” those indications and invited the FAC to “continue discussions” in July.

It is understandable that some initially welcomed the vote to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement back in May. It is only human to hold on to anything that gives hope that action will finally be taken to protect the human rights of the Palestinian people.

Unfortunately, the entire “debate” over the EU-Israel  Association Agreement is simply a sham. It does not represent serious action on by the EU to address the atrocities Israel is committing in Gaza and elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory. It deflects growing criticism by giving the impression that the EU may finally be thinking of doing something. More importantly, it distracts from the obligations which the EU and its members are legally bound to fulfil.

Human rights pretences

Twenty months into Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, Israel’s breaches of human rights and international law are so extensive that there can be no doubt about their relevance to the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

They are so numerous that they must be organised into categories to capture the depth and breadth of destruction wrought onto  every aspect  of life in Gaza.

Israel has been accused of intentionally creating conditions calculated to destroy the possibility for Palestinian life in the Strip, which amounts to genocide. This includes domicide  and the laying to waste of Gaza’s urban landscape;   medicide – systematically dismantling the  healthcare system; scholasticide  – destroying schools, universities and libraries; ecocide  – wiping out Gaza’s agriculture and nature; econocide – the devastation of Gaza’s economy; and  unchilding  – making childhood impossible.

More than 90 percent of Gaza’s population, or 1. 9 million people, have been displaced, and in the past three months alone, over 600,000 people have been displaced again, as many as  10 times or more. A full blockade was imposed by the Israelis since March 2, and meagre aid deliveries were reinstated only in late May. Famine is widespread; 66 children have died of starvation, and more than 5,000 were hospitalised with acute malnutrition in May alone.

Under pressure from European public opinion, which is increasingly rejecting European support for Israel, the EU finally decided to do something. But that something involved a fair bit of talking and – so far – no action.

The bloc decided to vote on reviewing the EU-Israel Association Agreement. But this was nothing out of the ordinary because all association agreements should be subject to regular reviews, which can trigger either advances or scaling back  the depth and breadth of relations.

In fact, those who called for the vote knew very well that suspension of the agreement requires  a  unanimous vote by 27 member states, which is currently impossible. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and member states, such as Germany, Italy and Hungary, have made crystal clear their unwavering support for Israel. In these circumstances, hoping for a unanimous vote to suspend the agreement is close to delusional. A qualified majority vote might suspend parts of the agreement on trade, but that is the most one can hope for.

This is hardly a ringing endorsement of the Union’s commitment to human rights and “fundamental values”. Instead, public invocations by governments and officials of Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which states that all areas covered by the agreement itself “shall be based on respect for human rights”, are no more than empty rhetoric.

In reality, the EU never intended for these human rights conditionalities to be taken seriously. It is easy to see why; it never specified by what criteria human rights should be assessed, and it chose not to make these assessments routine, compulsory, and public.

In this way, the EU leaves itself enough space to claim it values “human rights and fundamental values” while, in fact, “interpreting away” its own rules to avoid having to take any significant action.

Empty rhetoric

Some European states have decided to take individual action, but what they have done has been just as meaningless as the EU agreement review.

The  United Kingdom suspended trade talks  with Israel, but not trade. Its recent  communique alongside France and Canada was trumpeted as “tougher” than the EU’s statements. Yet, the communique opposes only Israel’s “expansion of military operations in Gaza”: It takes issue only with the extension and intensification of Israel’s assault, not with the devastation wrought upon the Strip so far.

Nor does it mention the war crimes Israel has been accused of, or declare a commitment to uphold the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants  for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

In fact, despite the UK summoning Israel’s ambassador after its “tough” joint statement with France and Canada, it continued its  surveillance flights  over or close to Gaza’s airspace, which are suspected of gathering intelligence for the Israeli army.

France, for its part, declared it would recognise a Palestinian state in June. June came and went without recognition.

In October 2023, Spain claimed that it stopped selling weapons to Israel. In May, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared, “We do not do business with a genocidal state. ” And yet, a Barcelona-based think tank revealed recently the existence of more than 40 contracts  between Spanish state institutions and Israeli defence companies.

Germany, France, the UK and Italy also continue to supply weapons in breach of the spirit of international law.

If European governments  were  serious about responding to Israel’s crimes, they could do that by simply abiding by their legal obligations under the various EU treaties and international law.

The  EU Charter of Fundamental Rights  and the  Lisbon Treaty require the bloc to embed respect for “democracy, human rights and fundamental values” into all EU policies. This is why all association agreements have human rights conditionalities in the first place.

The Genocide Convention imposes a preventive duty to use “all means reasonably available” to prevent genocide. Already in January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accepted that Palestinians’ right to be protected from genocide may be being violated.

The actions EU states can take include, but are not limited to: halting arms contracts with the Israeli government and Israeli companies; suspending intelligence cooperation; and cutting commercial, cultural and research exchanges with and funding for Israeli private and public institutions on occupied Palestinian land. They should also support the rigorous application of international law, including backing the case against Israel at the ICJ and enforcing arrest warrants issued by the ICC.

Currently, the EU is in flagrant violation of its legal duties and its own rules. That is a direct consequence of decades of ignoring gross abuses by Israel and other associated states, including Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt.

No amount of “interpreting” law or hiding behind procedure can mask the fact that the EU is in flagrant violation of its legal obligations and the spirit of its own rules. It has a track record of ignoring continued human rights abuses in associated states, including Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan. This track record has reached an ignominious peak since October 2023.

Inaction on Gaza reveals the limits of Europe’s commitment to its self-proclaimed values: by  sacrificing Palestine, Europe betrays itself.

Palace consider legal action over possible Europa League ban

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Crystal Palace have grown increasingly exasperated at the delay in Uefa’s ruling over their Europa League future and feel they are being unfairly treated, BBC Sport understands.

Well-placed sources have indicated the south London club will also almost certainly launch a legal fight against any decision to ban them from the competition next season.

There are frustrations at Selhurst Park that the delay in ruling whether Palace have breached multi-club ownership (MCO) rules in relation to American businessman John Textor’s involvement at Palace and Lyon is aiding the French club’s fight to stay in next season’s Europa League at the expense of the Eagles.

Uefa were due to reveal on 27 June whether Palace were cleared to play – but the decision was put back to this week.

On Monday, the governing body confirmed a final decision would be postponed until Lyon’s domestic appeal against their relegation from the French top flight.

Despite their enforced relegation, Lyon can currently compete in European competitions next season.

However, if the French football authorities uphold Lyon’s demotion into Ligue 2, Lyon would relinquish their licence to play in Uefa competition – paving the way for Palace to play in the Europa League.

Uefa’s decision to wait is believed to have annoyed members of Palace’s hierarchy, who feel the club are being unfairly treated because of their lack of pedigree at European level.

Textor – who owns Eagle Football Holdings, which currently owns stakes in Palace and Lyon – announced his decision to step down from his leadership roles at Lyon on Monday.

The restructure of the board at Lyon is expected to aid the French club’s hopes of overturning their domestic relegation.

Well-placed sources have also suggested to BBC Sport that Lyon are open to selling a number of their players to raise funds to ease their current financial problems.

It is not lost on Palace officials that the deal to sell Textor’s 43% stake in Palace to American businessman Woody Johnson last week – a transaction worth in the region of £190m – may have contributed to easing Lyon’s financial plight.

It is important to stress Uefa have no jurisdiction over Lyon’s relegation appeal.

In their view, Palace are one of the most well-run sides, financially, in England. Their clean track record in terms of staying the right side of financial regulations indicative of their prudency.

The fact Lyon’s financial state is so chaotic they have provisionally been demoted from the top league is not lost on figures at Palace.

Nor is the irony of the Premier League side losing their place in the Europa League to Lyon given the juxtaposition between their respective balance sheets.

For the time being, Palace’s European fate appears to be in the hands of the French football governance system.

Whether Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2 is now upheld remains to be seen amid a feeling that doing so would devalue the French top flight.

There are varying levels of scepticism as to whether there is a will in France to forcibly remove one their most prestigious clubs from the top flight given the uncertainty surrounding it’s TV revenue.

There were reports in May that sports broadcaster DAZN terminated its five-year domestic broadcast contract with France’s Professional Football League (LFP) for Ligue 1 after just one season.

DAZN paid a reported 400m euros for the domestic rights over five years. In contrast, in 2023, the Premier League received £6. 7bn for a four-year contract – which starts next season – for Sky and TNT to show up to 270 live games a season.

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One thing shoppers must do to get the best deals on Amazon Prime Day

Amazon’s sale extravaganza kicks off next week, but the deals won’t be available to everybody

Amazon Prime Day takes place 8 to 11 July(Image: Getty Images/2025 SOPA Images)

Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week, but shoppers will need to do one thing before the global shopping event gets underway on 8 July. The sale extravaganza will see thousands of products discounted until the end of the event on July 11, however these deals are exclusively for Amazon Prime Members.

This includes Amazon Prime monthly, annual and free trial members, Prime for Students, and Amazon Family. Shoppers yet to become a Prime member can sign up to a free 30-day Prime Trial here to ensure they can take part in the four-day sale.

Customers who are not a Prime member can still buy Amazon products throughout next week, however they will have to pay the usual retail prices. Prime Video members must upgrade to a full Prime membership before being able to take advantage of the deals.

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Not only do Prime members get exclusive deals during Prime week, they can also snap up great discounts all-year round. Members can also enjoy free next day delivery on a variety of products, plus they have access to Prime Video and Music.

Shoppers with a Prime membership can also set up app notifications to ensure they don’t miss out on deals. Although this year’s summer Prime Day sale is yet to get underway, there are already some fabulous offers up for grabs.

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Amazon is not the only retailer currently offering deals via a sale. Debenhams has a blue cross sale with up to 75% off across garden, home and fashion.

Alternatively, Dunelm has a huge clearance section with offers running across bedding, curtains and various other homeware items. There are even some garden furniture pieces included in the sale.

Households that suffered during the recent UK heatwaves may need a trusty fan. The online giant’s 24% discount on the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Fan has come at the perfect time.

Originally priced at £129. 99, the misting fan is now available for £99. It’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use, available in several colours, and offers an airflow range of 20 metres.

One Amazon shopper declared the Shark fan ‘the best’, adding: “Lightweight, powerful, the misting function works better than expected. Sleep easily with it on speed setting three – quiet running. Like that it’s handheld and runs on a battery. Well worth the money. “

However, they did go on to note a slight issue, as they explained: “Only disappointment was the fact I paid £129. 99 and then the next day Amazon reduced the price to £99. 99. I was tempted to send this one back and reorder it to save £30. “

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The Shark fan is currently on sale at Amazon(Image: Amazon)

Another top Amazon deal is a £100 discount on the Samsung Galaxy S10 FE Android Tablet, perfect for shoppers needing to replace their current device. Reduced from £499 to £399, this gadget offers a 10. 9-inch display, 128GB Storage, 8GB Memory, and comes with an S Pen.

Unfortunately one buyer wasn’t completely satisfied with the tablet, as they explained: “I really don’t like a lot of the software already installed on it.” However, someone else is thrilled with the device, as they wrote: “It’s fast and the screen is very clear. I’m a huge fan of Samsung products and I am thrilled with this tablet.”

The Tefal Easy Fry Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer is another product that Amazon is currently offering a big discount on. For a limited time, this 8. 3L air fryer can be purchased for £99. 99, a significant drop from the usual £179. 99 price tag.

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Amazon is offering a 44% discount on the Tefal air fryer(Image: Amazon)

The cooking device has several programmes, including roast, bake and dehydrate. Both the large and smaller baskets can be used at the same time or individually.

Sadly one customer was left unimpressed with the air fryer’s ‘very loud beeping’ and found it’s ‘not user friendly’. In contrast, a delighted shopper rated it five stars and said: “Incredible value for money compared to alternatives.

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“Very even cooking, high heat, great crispiness and extremely convenient. The two different drawer sizes are great and add up to a considerable amount. The sync and flip reminder features are great too. “

What now for Man City after Club World Cup exit?

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Manchester City are heading home from the Club World Cup after a shock defeat by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the last 16 in the United States.

The squad are scheduled to fly back to Manchester on Tuesday night, bringing to an abrupt end a tournament which promised so much but instead delivered a stunning upset.

“We have been on an incredible journey together and were in a good place. The vibe was really good,” manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Sport.

“But we go home and now it is time to rest – rest our minds for the new season. “

What did Guardiola learn from trip?

The sunny climes of City’s Florida base appeared to refresh and rejuvenate a side that was so disappointing this season – but on Monday night their Club World Cup hopes fell apart.

The new signings all played a significant part in the tournament and it was evident that Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders will bring much-needed energy and enthusiasm to the midfield.

France international Rayan Cherki got off the mark in the group stages and provided a glorious assist for Phil Foden’s extra-time goal against Al-Hilal, but there are major concerns at the other end of the pitch.

While Algerian full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri’s attacking ability is undoubted, there are question marks over his defensive capabilities, having been caught out on occasion against the Saudi side.

Matheus Nunes is a midfielder playing at right-back and though City managed to paper over it during the group stages, the square peg in a round hole was glaringly obvious once up against decent opposition.

Sources had not ruled out the signing of a new right-back before the tournament and it remains to be seen whether the club make a move for one.

Guardiola also needs to address the lack of pace in the heart of the defence, with the two central defenders looking particularly sluggish when attempting to chase back the speedy Al-Hilal forwards.

The Spanish boss has made it clear he needs to trim his squad heading into the new season and there may be question marks over the future of England international John Stones, who was the only outfield player not to see any minutes on the trip.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether midfielder Rodri, who missed most of the season through injury, has suffered a setback.

How much did City make?

The Club World Cup has been a lucrative outing for all those involved, that is despite City missing out on extra prize money with their last-16 exit.

City earned the most in the group stage because they were the only side to win all three matches, and will depart the US having banked approximately £37. 8m.

That includes almost £1. 5m per win and a participation fee, believed to be £27. 9m, which Fifa bases on “sporting and commercial criteria”.

If Guardiola’s team had reached the quarter-finals they would have earned an additional £9. 5m in prize money, with that total rising to an extra £53. 8m had they gone on to lift the trophy.

City paid £31m for Wolves left-back Ait-Nouri, who assisted a goal in their 5-2 win over Juventus, and £30. 5m for Lyon forward Cherki, who scored in the 6-0 win over Al Ain, so have already paid off one of those transfers.

Time for a rest?

If there’s any solace for Manchester City, it is that the squad now has a chance to recharge before the new season.

The 61 games played by City since August equals their most in a season since Guardiola became manager in 2016.

Chelsea had the luxury of fielding vastly different line-ups in the 2024-25 Conference League compared to domestically.

Manchester City, with a smaller squad, have four of the 15 outfield players currently with Premier League clubs to have played more than 100 games over the past two seasons.

They are new signing Tijjani Reijnders (107), Ilkay Gundogan (105), Phil Foden (102) and Bernardo Silva (101).

In addition, that quartet were regular starters for their country at Euro 2024 and, with the exception of former Germany midfielder Gundogan, continue to play international football.

Defeat by Al-Hilal brought to an end a season which began 325 days ago with the Community Shield against Manchester United on 10 August.

City lost 17 games in all competitions, which is at least five more than in any other season since Guardiola’s appointment and the club’s highest total since 2008-09.

While City scored 130 goals in 61 fixtures, the defensive lapses exposed in their Club World Cup exit have become increasingly common.

When will City start pre-season?

City players will head off on holiday for about four weeks before reporting back to the club for the start of pre-season.

Having spent three weeks in the USA, it remains to be seen what plans are put in place for friendly matches before the new campaign.

Will they keep it light by playing domestic opposition at City Football Academy? Could they head off to somewhere in Europe for a short trip?

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Mirror’s Daily Digest – heat health warning to longest ever cold case conviction

In this Tuesday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the country’s longest ever cold case conviction to a common prescription drug warning

Common prescription medication could have dangerous side effects in sweltering UK heatwave (Stock Image)(Image: Getty)

Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we’ll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Royal, Politics teams and more. This Tuesday, we’re bringing you inside the newsroom with coverage on the country’s longest ever cold case conviction through to the amber health alert.

Our Politics team has been following the latest on Keir Starmer’s major rebellion threat, with a key vote on welfare reforms later today. Meanwhile, we’ve also covered the arrest of three ex-members of the senior leadership team at a hospital where Lucy Letby worked in connection with alleged manslaughter.

Ryland Headley, 92, to die in jail for 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne, 75

Headley was arrested at home for rape and murder
Headley was arrested at home for rape and murder

Our News team has been closely following the country’s longest ever cold case conviction, in which a 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison – with a minimum term of 20 years – for the rape and murder of an elderly widow in 1967.

Ryland Headley claimed he was innocent but was caught after his DNA was found back in the 60s and re-tested with modern forensic techniques. He was found guilty after a trial at Bristol Crown Court of killing 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in her own home.

The twice-widowed woman was found dead by a neighbour in her home in the Easton area of Bristol on June 28, 1967. She was fully dressed, but had her knickers round her ankles and a nylon type stocking lying across her neck. She had been strangled.

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DWP chief Liz Kendall beams outside No10 despite brewing welfare rebellion

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall arrives for cabinet on Tuesday 1st July 2025
Liz Kendall arrives for cabinet (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, our Politics team has been working around the clock to provide live updates as Keir Starmer faces rebellion over the controversial welfare cuts. This evening, MPs are due to vote on reforms – first set out in March – with the government bracing for a huge revolt from angry Labour MPs.

Ministers hope major concessions will be enough to win over Labour rebels. Welfare chief Liz Kendall was this morning seen smiling as she put on a positive face ahead of this afternoon’s debate. She yesterday defended the massive DWP shake-up after a bruising week for the government over controversial disability cuts.

While some Labour MPs have said they will back the government after last week’s concessions, which will protect current claimants, some 50-60 of them are still said to be considering voting against the government. It would be the biggest revolt of Mr Starmer’s premiership so far.

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Common prescription drugs that can be fatal when taken in scorching 35C heat

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Common prescription medication could have dangerous side effects in sweltering UK heatwave (Stock Image)(Image: Getty)

In other news, an amber health alert has been issued in parts of the UK for the second time in two weeks amid the sweltering heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issues the alert during periods of extreme heat, which could impact people’s health and wellbeing and therefore put strain on public services like the NHS. The amber warning means the entire population could be at risk from the extreme heat, with travel likely to be disrupted, and more ambulances needed.

Experts have warned that five million Brits could be at a further increased health risk due to a common prescription medication: antidepressants. One of the common side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is sweating more than normal – and in a heatwave this can present a danger, experts have claimed.

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Three former bosses at Lucy Letby hospital arrested

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The Countess of Chester Hospital(Image: PA)

This morning, our News team reported that three ex-members of the senior leadership team at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested in connection with alleged manslaughter. The three were in leadership roles at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016, but have not been named. They were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

It comes after Letby, 35, was found guilty of murdering seven children as well as attempting to murder seven more between June 2015 and June 2016. She had been working at the neonatal unit at the hospital at the time.

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‘Buckingham Palace pretends royals prudent with our money – it’s hogwash! ‘

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Finally, former Minister of State for Home Affairs Norman Baker has slammed Buckingham Palace ‘pretending to be prudent’ as ‘utter hogwash’. It comes as the Royal Family’s accounts for 2024 to 2025 have been revealed, showing the Firm spent a total of £2.7million last year on travel by private jet, helicopters and rail.

In an opinion piece for the Mirror, Norman wrote: “Buckingham Palace pretends the royals are being prudent with public money. What utter hogwash. They even have the cheek to suggest that Charles is being generous because he only takes 12% of the income of the Crown Estate.

“Reality check: the Crown Estate has in effect been a public body since 1760, and until 2011, 100% of its profits went to the Treasury to pay for schools, hospitals, defence and, yes, disability benefits. This 12% is a new royal tax on the public purse.”

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He added: “The shocking truth is that the royals really don’t care how much public money they spend. Last year they incredibly ran up a bill for the taxpayer of almost £1. 2m on charter flights just within Great Britain to places as difficult to reach as Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle. ”

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The Chase fans speak out as Bradley Walsh accepts ‘wrong’ answer over drink

Jenny Ryan, also known as the Vixen, competed against two contestants in the final round of ITV’s the Chase in an episode hosted by Bradley Walsh that aired yesterday

Some viewers were left confused over an answer that was accepted by host Bradley Walsh on an episode of The Chase that aired this week. It came during a team’s final showdown against Jenny Ryan on the ITV quiz show.

An episode that aired yesterday saw four contestants take on Jenny, 43, who is also known as the Vixen, in a series of general knowledge rounds. Only two of them, Nick and Laura, made it to the final round against her, though.

The contestants had amassed a prize fund of £3,000 by that point and the pair managed to get 14 correct answers in their last round. Jenny then faced her final questions and one of her answers caught the attention of viewers at home.

Early on in her final chase, Bradley, 65, asked: “What colour top indicates semi-skimmed milk on bottles? ” After taking a moment over the question, Jenny responded: “Red and silver. ” The host reacted to her answer: “I’ll accept. “

An answer given by Jenny Ryan on an episode of the Chase that aired yesterday attracted attention on social media(Image: ITV)

Some fans were confused over the decision, though, with them suggesting that the correct answer should have been green. They shared their thoughts on X, with one viewer writing on the platform: “Semi-skimmed milk tops are green. “

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Another asked: “I thought semi-skimmed was green? ! ” Someone else commented amid discussion about the episode: “Weird he just accepted a wrong answer! ” Whilst another person wrote in a post: “Semi-skimmed is green! “

It was however pointed out that glass and plastic containers differ in colour coding. Some fans noted that glass bottles for semi skimmed milk have foil caps featuring red and silver stripes, whilst plastic alternatives often have green tops.

Bradley Walsh in a grey suit on the Chase.
After asking which colour top indicates semi-skimmed milk on bottles, host Bradley Walsh accepted her answer of ‘red and silver’(Image: ITV)

Addressing the confusion, one person wrote on X this week: “Semi skimmed milk in glass bottles are red/silver striped. Poly containers it’s green. ” Another said whilst the episode aired yesterday: “On bottles it’s red and silver stripes. “

It isn’t the first time that the question has prompted a reaction, with the episode having previously aired in 2022. At the time, it similarly was met with reaction from viewers over the accepted answer by host Bradley on the quiz show.

After answering the question, Jenny went on to get more correct answers in the final chase than the two remaining contestants, despite some pushbacks. Although they didn’t win the money, they received praise from the chaser.

The Chase contestants Laura and Nick stood together in the final chase round.
Jenny then went on to win contestants Laura (left) and Nick (right), who had made it to the final round of the ITV show(Image: ITV)

Jenny, who had seven seconds to spare, told the team that they had “great answers” to a few “tricky questions”. She told them: “I think that shows that the total in the final chase doesn’t tell the whole story because you scored 14 with some great answers to some tricky questions. “

She added that as a result, she faced some challenging questions herself. Jenny said: “It meant that the equal set for me had some tricky ones in there that were gonna catch me out, but also some straightforward ones that I should have got. “

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The Chase airs most weekdays on ITV and ITVX from 5pm.