Nation asks international court of justice to issue provisional measures ordering ceasefire; Israel describes case as ‘blood libel’ South Africa has launched a case against Israel at the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ) accusing the state of committing genocide in its military campaign in Gaza. Israel responded to the […]
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At least 30 civilians killed in Ukraine as Moscow mounts one of its biggest attacks since start of war Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia has launched a huge wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, in one of the biggest attacks on the country since […]
Author Jilly Cooper and actor Emilia Clarke also honoured The singer Shirley Bassey, the England goalkeeper Mary Earps, the Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis and the Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke are among the famous names recognised in the new year honours list, while the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin […]
Officials’ warning echoes those of two ministers, as fighting with Hezbollah intensifies on boundary Israel-Gaza war: live updates Israeli officials have hinted that the “diplomatic hourglass” is running out to reach a negotiated solution to the escalating fighting on the boundary with Lebanon, even as the war in Gaza continues […]
Move comes days after Colorado supreme court removes Trump from state primary ballot for same reason Maine has blocked Donald Trump from its presidential primary ballot, becoming the second state to bar the former president from running, under a constitutional provision that prevents insurrectionists from holding office. On 19 December, […]
National Archives papers show prime minister tried in vain to avoid inquiry over Peter Wright’s memoirs Margaret Thatcher was “utterly shattered” by the revelations in Spycatcher, the memoirs of the retired MI5 officer Peter Wright, files released publicly for the first time reveal. The files also reveal the dilemmas faced […]
4×4 got into deep water in River Esk in North York Moors as severe floods and high winds hit parts of the UK Three men have died after their 4×4 became submerged in the River Esk in the North York Moors amid ferocious weather and severe flooding across parts of […]
Exclusive: lack of resources to treat people whose ill health is often worsened by poverty is taking a heavy toll on medics’ wellbeing Two in three UK doctors are suffering “moral distress” caused by the enfeebled state of the NHS and the damage the cost of living crisis is inflicting […]
Man, 23, arrested on suspicion of murder and a 55-year-old is being held on suspicion of attempted murder A 46-year-old man has died and several others were injured after a car hit a crowd of people during violence in Sheffield, police have said. Emergency services were called to College Close […]
The party has triggered outrage from conservative politicians and supporters of the war in Ukraine A rapper who attended a celebrity party wearing only a sock has been jailed for 15 days, sponsors of some of Russia’s best known entertainers have torn up their contracts, and President Vladimir Putin is […]