China has conducted more military drills around Taiwan in a warning against “external interference”. Taiwan said it was placing its forces on alert and called […]
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Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for historic tweets – but says some were ‘misunderstood’ | World News
A British-Egyptian activist has apologised “unequivocally” for “shocking and hurtful” past social media posts in which he appears to call for violence against “Zionists” – […]
Three war fronts on the agenda as Benjamin Netanyahu set for talks with Donald Trump | World News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida. Three of Israel’s war fronts are on the […]
It’s easy to get lost in multi-point plans and spin – but Zelenskyy’s reaction to Trump said it all | World News
Not going backwards is a win. Given Donald Trump’s fraught relationship with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that’s important. The Mar-a-Lago meeting did not materially move things forward […]
The most shocking, unusual and WTF moments of 2025 | UK News
In a year full of serious news, there were some stories that you may have had to look at twice in disbelief. Some were light, […]
‘Massive numbers’ of police to be deployed for Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations | World News
People in Sydney have been urged to show “defiance” and celebrate New Year’s Eve in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Bondi Beach […]
At least 13 people dead and dozens injured after train derails in Mexico, authorities say | World News
At least 13 people have died and dozens more are being treated for their injuries after a train derailed in Mexico, authorities have said. The […]
Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ to peace deal after talks, Donald Trump says – but ‘one or two thorny issues’ remain | World News
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say they have made “a lot of progress” towards finalising a peace agreement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine – […]
Brigitte Bardot: The bombshell and style icon who walked away from fame and glamour | Ents & Arts News
Brigitte Bardot was the sultry film siren who helped ignite a sexual revolution, a woman whose cultural significance extended beyond her acting career. The French […]
Myanmar’s ruling junta says election will provide path to peace as polls open – but opponents criticise ‘sham’ vote | World News
Yangon is Myanmar’s beating heart. The bustle of busy market stalls and sight of glittering Buddhist monuments are a vision of the country those in […]