Decision marks reversal for US president, who had said he would not use executive authority to pardon son’s charges Joe Biden has issued “a full and unconditional” pardon to his son Hunter Biden, covering his son’s convictions on federal gun and tax charges, the US president said in a statement […]

Welshman won world title in 1979 as a qualifier Judd Trump leads tributes to ‘legend of the game’ The former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a “lengthy battle with dementia”, his family have confirmed. Griffiths famously came through the qualifying rounds to […]

Harry Seager’s unique sweet treat provoked interest from thousands of members of the Dull Men’s Club A man who became an internet sensation after sharing his Mars bar without the ripple was handed £2 in compensation. Harry Seager’s picture of his smooth Mars confectionery bar inspired interest from thousands of […]

Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian countryside now roam the streets of central Aleppo, taking pictures below its ancient citadel and tearing down symbols of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. The surprise offensive […]