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Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist
Amid the echo of gunfire and explosions, 23-year-old Mariam picked her way through puddles on the unpaved streets of the refugee camp adjacent to the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, determined to get to a university class.
A sniper believed to be part of the Palestinian Authority (PA) forces …
Waitangi Day: record crowds expected amid tensions over Māori policy in New Zealand
Organisers of New Zealand’s national day commemorating the signing of the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British crown are expecting record attendance in 2025, following a year of rising tensions over the government’s policy direction for Māori.
In February, tens of thousands of people are expected to …
Swinney to warn opposition of fuelling populism if Scottish budget not passed
John Swinney, Scotland’s first minister, will warn opposition parties that they will fuel populist forces if they prevent his budget from being passed this month.
In a keynote speech in Edinburgh on Monday to mark the new year, Swinney will say Scottish voters would be astonished and public services damaged …
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32
James Lee Williams, known as drag artist The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, his public relations representative announced on Sunday.
Simon Jones posted on Instagram on Sunday: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed …
Let’s champion our mentors as well as sport’s trophy-winners in 2025 | Cath Bishop
As we anticipate what sport will bring us in 2025, we might be tempted to look ahead to the major international tournaments in rugby, cricket and football. But there’s another space to consider, less glamorous but absolutely vital, where sport is making an increasingly significant contribution to society – the …
Austria’s president to meet far-right leader amid coalition speculation
Austria’s president has said he will meet the leader of the country’s far-right Freedom party (FPÖ), amid speculation that the pro-Kremlin, anti-Islam party will be tasked with trying to form a government after centrist parties failed to find agreement.
“Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink liquid. Nobody is going anywhere at this point, so it would be rude not to.
On Saturday night at the Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest pub, the snow is falling and the …
Badenoch defends Jenrick’s remarks about ‘people from alien cultures’
Kemi Badenoch has defended Robert Jenrick after he described Britons of Pakistani origin as “people from alien cultures”, saying it was vital to have an open debate about the abuse and rape of women and girls by grooming gangs.
The Conservative leader’s intervention was made after Samuel Kasumu, a former …
Fin Smith’s late penalty saves Saints’ playoff hopes in thrilling win over Bath
Fin Smith’s last-gasp penalty edged Northampton to a crucial victory over Bath, capped off an individual performance that will have Steve Borthwick purring before the Six Nations – and may just have saved Saints’ season.
It was the final act of a mad-cap match that Northampton had led 19-0 before …