Sir David Omand tells parliamentary inquiry the platform should be restricted to ‘background mood music’ The former head of GCHQ has called for an end to the government handling crises over WhatsApp, saying the platform might suit gossip and informal exchanges but is inappropriate for important decision-making. Sir David Omand, […]
Month: December 2023
Writing on X, jailed Russian opposition leader said he was ‘still in a good mood’ after an exhausting transfer to the ‘Polar Wolf’ prison The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said he was “fine” after a “pretty exhausting” 20-day transfer to a penal colony beyond the Arctic Circle. The […]
Newly released 1999 briefing by Irish civil servant reveals lack of trust during tense peace negotiations David Trimble was “extraordinarily rude” to Tony Blair during tense negotiations about the implementation of the Good Friday agreement, accusing the then prime minister of laying a “crude trap” for unionists, one Irish official […]
Globally successful restaurateur and food writer known as the ‘godfather of avocado toast’ dies peacefully in London The Australian cook and restaurateur Bill Granger has died in London aged 54. Fellow cooks, celebrities and lovers of his restaurants paid tribute after the family of the food writer confirmed on Instagram […]
Foreign affairs committee gives approval but success depends on vote in parliament where Erdoğan, who has delayed the process, holds majority The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee has given the green light for Sweden’s Nato membership – clearing a key hurdle in a process triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. […]
Party says American-style sweetshops – some under investigation for tax evasion – are ripping off public A Labour government will launch a crackdown on “dodgy” candy stores if it wins the next election, as part of plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets. There are more than 20 of the US-themed […]
Exclusive: Officially commissioned research lays out effects of shelving anti-obesity pledges England heads for obesity disaster as minister frets about nanny state Children in England are at risk of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems because ministers have shelved anti-obesity policies until 2025, according to a damning report […]
Israeli prime minister facing domestic pressure to bring home the more than 100 hostages thought still held by Hamas in Gaza Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said the offensive in Gaza “isn’t close to finished”, as he faces heavy domestic pressure to reach a deal to bring home the […]
Family say actor died in his sleep on Christmas morning after a long-term illness Richard Franklin, the actor best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Emmerdale, has died on Christmas Day at the age of 87. Franklin died “in his sleep” on Christmas morning after a long-term illness, […]
‘Bandits’ started attacks in Bokkos area and spilled into neighbouring Barkin Ladi, according to local chairman Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said on Monday. The toll marked a sharp rise from the initial figure […]