Lebanon’s prime minister asks Iran to help secure cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war
Since late September, Israel dramatically escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, vowing to cripple Hezbollah and end its barrages in Israel.
Hamas says it’s ready for Gaza ceasefire
Urges Trump to "pressure" Israel to"end the aggression".
Germany's leader discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what appeared to be the first conversation with the sitting leader of a major Western power in nearly two years.
Russia launches wave of drone strikes at Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Scholz-Putin call opened 'Pandora's box'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has slammed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for having a phone call with Vladimir Putin, saying it has opened a “Pandora’s box.”
Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’
Two senior Lebanese political sources said the US ambassador to Lebanon had presented a draft ceasefire proposal to Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday
Former NEC members expect more arrests as Safa rallies behind embattled Danny Jordaan
A group of former South African Football Association (Safa) national executive committee members (NEC) expect more arrests after Danny Jordaan appeared in court this week on charges of fraud and theft involving R1.3m.
Israeli strikes hit Beirut, Lebanon looks over truce plan
Israel have launched a wave of air strikes on Beirut and south Lebanon, a day after Lebanese government officials said they were studying a US truce.
Those dreaming of J&K's independence unaware of ground realities: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah comments on strained India-Pakistan relations, Kashmir independence, and sports-politics connection in media interaction.
Zelensky wants to end war by diplomacy next year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine would like to end the war with Russia next year through "diplomatic means", as both countries prepare for Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Ukraine's Zelensky says wants to end war by diplomacy next year
Future of Ukraine-Russia conflict uncertain as Trump's return looms, with North Korea aiding Moscow against Kyiv.
King Charles owns dozens of homes for rent that don't meet vital minimum energy standards
After examining Energy Performance Certificates for scores on the West Norfolk estate, we have found more than 30 properties owned by the King fail to meet minimum requirements
Police logged hate incident when pub threw out trans customer
Doctors, vicars and social workers have become the focus of police probes into non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), as backlash grows against the 'questionable' use of the policing tool.
King Charles' Sandringham Estate homes fail energy efficiency requirements
More than 30 rental properties on the Sandringham Estate owned by King Charles have a rating of F or G for energy efficiency - meaning they fail to meet the minimum requirements for landlords.
Squatters take over luxury Welsh spa hotel to make a 'micro-nation'
The £300-per-night Corran Hotel and Spa was once owned by Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey before it collapsed in 2021 due to ongoing financial problems has now been overrun with squatters.
Geology is racist and 'linked to white supremacy' claims UK professor
A professor in 'inhumane geography' at a leading British university has branded the subject of geology as racist, claiming that it has been heavily influenced by colonisation.
Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett blasts London Underground 'death trap' after falling into gap at tube station
The former home secretary was badly injured when felt his feet fall down the gap between the tube and platform in London.
Police refuse to prosecute over swastika sent to Jewish students
Cambridgeshire Constabulary decided that the image, which was sent to the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) and a leading campaigner against anti-Semitism, was not 'grossly offensive'.
Israel Destroyed Top Secret Iranian Nuclear Weapons Site
Activity for testing explosives needed to detonate nuclear devices resumed in the Parchin military complex earlier this year.
Eton tells parents: We can't afford to drop our £63,000-a-year fees
Eton is one of the few leading public schools to pass the full burden of Labour's controversial 20 per cent VAT raid on fees onto parents.
Call to make MPs face criminal record checks after Church scandal
A Labour MP has called for members of Parliament and peers to receive thorough criminal record checks in the wake of the Church of England's sexual abuse scandal.
Zelensky says he can end the war next year with Donald Trump's help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the re-election of Donald Trump to the White House can help catapult his nation to victory against Russia 'faster'.
Lord Blunkett injured in Tube platform gap fall
The Labour Peer, who is blind is urging Transport for London to do more for visually impaired people.
Israel pummels south Beirut as Hezbollah targets Haifa
Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon, as the Iran-backed militants said they fired on several Israeli military bases around the coastal city of Haifa.
David Blunkett is hurt in Tube station fall while boarding a train
The blind former Home Secretary, 77, needed hospital treatment for 'excruciating pain' in his legs and branded some platforms 'death traps'.
Indian media is experiencing Stockholm syndrome: Veerappa Moily
Indian media professionals suffer Stockholm syndrome, tolerating attacks and restrictions without protest, leading to decline in press freedom.
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