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 […]
Palestinian health officials say death toll after attack on Maghazi camp likely to rise See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage An Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in central Gaza has killed at least 70 people, Palestinian health officials have said as they warned the toll was likely to rise […]
Home secretary has apologised for remark at Downing Street reception about spiking his wife’s drink The home secretary is facing calls to resign after making jokes about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug at a Downing Street reception. James Cleverly apologised for making the remarks just hours […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ineos billionaire now controls football operations Move throws spotlight on future of Erik ten Hag Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed a deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United. The British billionaire has spent just over £1bn to acquire 25% of the club and gain control of football operations. […]
Senior Conservative and Labour figures said they would back changes to legislation on the issue in England and Wales Two former health secretaries on Saturday night became the latest senior figures to join the growing demands for a new attempt to legalise assisted dying, as a prominent Tory said he […]
Home secretary said secret of a long marriage was sedating spouse on the same day a new policy on spiking was announced James Cleverly has apologised for joking about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug in comments made at a Downing Street reception. The home secretary’s remarks […]