- War-crimes warrant for Putin could complicate Ukraine peace
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- Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘Absurd and destructive’ for Russia to chair security council, says Zelenskiy
Read More President furiously criticises international system for letting Russia hold key role while it wages war on Ukraine, where top official calls it a ‘symbolic blow’ Follow our Ukraine coverage Russia’s war against Ukraine has claimed the lives of 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities, the country’s sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, said […]
- Bulgarians head to polls for 5th time in 2 years
Read MoreBulgarians are casting their ballots in a general election — the fifth in two years — hoping to end political instability and help overcome the economic woes fueled by a raging war in UkraineBulgarians are casting their ballots in a general election — the fifth in two years — hoping to end political instability […]
- The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here’s why
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- Nicola Sturgeon resignation: online rumours played a part, says ex-SNP leader
Read More Former Scottish first minister says she needed more privacy and accounts of her life on social media were ‘much more glamorous and exciting’ than reality The former first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has said the need to seek more privacy in the wake of internet rumours was “part of the reason” for […]
- Jeremy Corbyn’s last stand: should he run and could he win?
Read More Labour’s ex-leader has yet to decide if he will contest the next election as an independent. His allies and the voters of his long-held seat in Islington North debate his chances After Labour’s NEC passed a motion last week preventing Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate in Islington North, the party’s […]
- Ukraine news – live: Russia’s UN Security Council presidency a ‘slap in the face’, says Kyiv
Read More Russia has taken up the monthly presidency of the 15-member UN Security Council from Saturday Russia has taken up the monthly presidency of the 15-member UN Security Council from Saturday
- Russia, Belarus celebrate ‘unity’ as war grinds on in Ukraine
Read MoreThe ex-Soviet allies have grown closer and Lukashenko’s dalliances with the West appear to be over, say analysts.The ex-Soviet allies have grown closer and Lukashenko’s dalliances with the West appear to be over, say analysts.
- Montenegrins choose new president amid political turmoil
Read MoreMontenegrins are casting ballots in a runoff presidential election that is a battle between a long-serving pro-Western incumbent and a newcomer promising changes in the small NATO member state in Europe locked in political turmoilMontenegrins are casting ballots in a runoff presidential election that is a battle between a long-serving pro-Western incumbent and a […]
- Daniel Andrews returns from media-free China trip as opposition vows to pursue unanswered questions
Read More Victorian premier reveals it was his decision not to invite media on his four-day mission to China Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says it was his decision not to invite journalists […]
- ‘Unfit for purpose’: Ofsted could face legal challenge from school leaders
Read More As anger mounts over headteacher’s suicide, group bids for judicial review into inconsistencies of rulings by watchdog Senior school leaders are attempting to launch a judicial review against Ofsted on behalf of the whole sector, amid claims that schools feel “powerless” to challenge unfair or inconsistent inspection judgments, the Observer has learned. What […]
- Ukraine court puts Metropolitan Pavel under house arrest
Read MoreMetropolitan Pavel put under house arrest amid hearings into whether he glorified invading Russian forces.Metropolitan Pavel put under house arrest amid hearings into whether he glorified invading Russian forces.
- US allows migrants to pick their gender
Read More The Department of Homeland Security will no longer require any papers to match the self-identified gender The US Citizenship and Immigration Services marked the Transgender Day of Visibility with an announcement that will begin accepting “self-identified gender markers” from foreign individuals who seek legal immigration services and benefits, without requesting any supporting documents. […]
- Israel attacks Syria’s Homs, wounds five soldiers: Ministry
Read MoreAir attacks on Homs are the third in recent days, including one that killed an officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.Air attacks on Homs are the third in recent days, including one that killed an officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
- Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for historic Aston loss but insists he should stay on as leader
Read More Federal Liberal leader says ‘we have to learn the lessons and rebuild’ after losing Victorian byelection Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Peter Dutton has accepted responsibility for the party’s historic loss in the Aston byelection, but […]
- Reporting suspected sexual abuse to be mandatory for those working with children
Read More Law must be strengthened, says home secretary, so professionals like teachers and carers face ‘full force of law’ if they fail in their duty to protect The home secretary is to spell out new requirements for people working with children in England to report signs or suspicions of sexual abuse. The government is […]
- Spain’s PM Sanchez urges Xi Jinping to communicate with Zelenskyy amid war in Ukraine
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- Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: The barefoot nun who became Ethiopia’s ‘piano queen’
Read MoreThe extraordinary life of Ethiopian Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, whose unique work captured a nation.The extraordinary life of Ethiopian Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, whose unique work captured a nation.
- Second killing in a day by Israeli forces in Jerusalem and West Bank
Read More Authorities say both deaths were in response to threats: a man grabbing a police officer’s gun at al-Aqsa mosque, and a car ramming near Beit Ummar A man was killed by Israeli soldiers after a West Bank car ramming on Saturday, the army said, in an escalation threatening to end a relative lull […]
- Labor is not going to work with Mark Latham, new NSW premier Chris Minns says
Read More Minns will call on the next Liberal leader to make the same commitment, as vote counting continues after state election Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales’ Labor government will not work with One Nation […]
- It’s possible my family owned a UK MP’s ancestors
Read MoreEx-BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan says it’s possible her family owned Clive Lewis’s ancestors.Ex-BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan says it’s possible her family owned Clive Lewis’s ancestors.
- China’s loans to Africa worry World Bank President David Malpass
Read MoreThe bank’s president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help.The bank’s president David Malpass says more transparency is needed when providing economic help.
- Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 403 of the invasion
Read More ‘Absurd and destructive’ that Russia chairs security council , says Zelenskiy; top US general Milley says Ukraine unlikely to expel Russian forces this year Continue reading…‘Absurd and destructive’ that Russia chairs security council , says Zelenskiy; top US general Milley says Ukraine unlikely to expel Russian forces this year Continue reading…
- Finland election: Three-way race as Sanna Marin fights for survival
Read MorePM Sanna Marin’s centre-left is vying for power against conservatives and right-wing populists.PM Sanna Marin’s centre-left is vying for power against conservatives and right-wing populists.
- Ukraine war: Where are Russia’s opposition leaders now?
Read MorePresident Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia – or worse.President Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia – or worse.
- The Taliban shut down Afghanistan’s only women-run radio station
Read More Sadai Banowan, which means “women’s voice” in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station. The Taliban said it was shut down for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan. (Image credit: Sadai Banowan via AP) Sadai Banowan, which means “women’s voice” in Dari, is Afghanistan’s only women-run station. The Taliban said it was […]
- Australia news live: Peter Dutton admits Liberals ‘failed test’ in Aston but says he should lead the party as it rebuilds after loss
Read More The opposition leader has pledged to ‘rebuild’ after a vote widely considered a test of his leadership. Follow the day’s news live Paul Karp: Wipeout beckons for Liberals after Aston byelection and the problem is not just Peter DuttonGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Dutton is […]
- Israeli strikes in Syria’s Homs province wound five soldiers
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- Two women attacked with yoghurt in Iran arrested for not covering hair
Read More Country’s chief justice says unveiled women will be prosecuted ‘without mercy’ after defiance Two women have been arrested in Iran for not covering their hair in public after having a tub of yoghurt thrown over them. Video footage that went viral on social media showed two female customers being approached by a man […]
- Syria suffers third night of ‘Israeli strikes’ – media
Read More The latest air raid reportedly targeted the central Homs province, following strikes on Damascus Syria’s air defenses have been activated in response to a wave of “Israeli aggression” for the third time in four days, the state Syrian Arab News Agency reported on Sunday. The attack came from the Lebanese airspace at around […]
- ‘Breaking Bad’ grandmother accused of importing fentanyl while working at police union
Read More Union claims it was unaware of drug activity Union claims it was unaware of drug activity
- Florida reels after two children allegedly ‘die at hands of their caregivers’
Read More A two-year-old’s father has been arrested over his death and a grandmother charged with aggravated manslaughter Florida is reeling after two separate cases in the state allegedly saw children die at the hands of their caregivers, according to authorities. In St Petersburg, the body of a two-year-old boy was found Friday in an […]
- US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states
Read MoreAt least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.
- Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest
Read MoreThe BBC’s Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined.The BBC’s Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined.
- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem’s holiest site
Read More The slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The shooting raises fears of further violence during heightened tensions at the holy site. (Image credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP) The slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The shooting raises […]