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. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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, […]
Warmest 24 December recorded in Britain since 1997, with forecast for 13C in south of England on Christmas Day The UK has experienced its warmest Christmas Eve in more than 20 years. Temperatures in Heathrow, south-west London, hit 15.3C on Sunday, well above average for the time of year, making […]
Birth of Christ was formerly celebrated on 7 January, but has moved in symbolic shift away from Russia Russian shelling in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region has killed five people, including an 87-year-old man and his 81-year-old wife who died after a strike on their apartment building. The barrage on Sunday […]