In this issue

May 08, 2024

Gaza aid is 'choked off' as Israel seizes Rafah crossing

‘Fire of hell’ rains down on civilians scrambling to evacuate

6 mins

Thomas plans to finish in the pink at the Giro d'Italia

The message from Geraint Thomas expressed the sentiment shared by the rest of the peloton.

3 mins

Cracks had begun to appear for Moyes after Prague high

David Moyes will always have Prague. A quarter of a century into his managerial career, the Scot dad danced in the dressing room to the Proclaimers after winning his first major trophy and West Ham’s first piece of silverware for 43 years.

3 mins

Dortmund reach Wembley as 'yellow wall' holds firm

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

3 mins

Tech firms must keep toxic content away from children

Ofcom orders changes to aggressive’ social media algorithms

3 mins

CHUNNEL VISION

In its 30 years of operations, the tunnel connecting the UK to mainland Europe has been superseded by cheap air travel. However, Simon Calder says there are ways it can improve

3 mins

It's vital that Russians know we could send in UK troops

David Cameron has given the strongest confirmation yet that Ukraine is free to use weapons supplied by Britain to strike into Russia.

5 mins

German kebab prices could be capped in 'donerflation'

German politicians are calling for a price cap on the doner kebab, with chancellor Olaf Scholz admitting that the question of donerflation” is one he gets asked wherever I go”.

2 mins

Adult star testifies Trump likened her to his daughter

Before they had sex in a hotel room in 2006, Donald Trump told Stormy Daniels that she reminded him of his daughter Ivanka Trump, according to testimony from the adult film star during the former president’s hush money trial in New York yesterday.

3 mins

Putin plot to kidnap and kill Zelensky foiled, says Kyiv

Ukrainian intelligence agents say they have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky.

2 mins

Navalny's widow says Putin is a liar, thief and murderer

Rallying cry as Russian president sworn in for his fifth term

2 mins

King is too busy to see me, says Harry while in the UK

Meghan chose to skip’ the trip celebrating Invictus Games

2 mins

Teen sword victim attacked from behind, court is told

An alleged sword attacker has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murdering a teenage boy, who was attacked from behind and slashed in the neck while walking to school.

2 mins

The Tardis is in safe hands with this debonair Doctor

Ncuti Gatwa anchors two slightly dodgy Doctor Who’ episodes with his charm and style

3 mins

Can Reeves tell Britain the truth about the economy?

Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has caused a bit of a stir by accusing the government of “gaslighting” Britain over the economy. She told an audience in the City: “They say we’ve turned a corner. But try telling that to the 6.4 million households across England and Wales that last year saw their rent increase or had to remortgage.

5 mins

China hack exposes details of 270,000 forces personnel

A hacking attack on the British military by China was massive in scale, with 270,000 serving personnel, as well as reservists and veterans, from all three services affected.

2 mins

Protect Jewish students at Gaza protests, urges No 10

Universities must take “robust action” to ensure Jewish students are not harassed, Downing Street has urged amid ongoing protests on campuses against the war in Gaza.

2 mins

Labour questions arms sales to Israel amid Rafah crisis

David Lammy moved Labour closer to calling for an outright ban on arms sales to Israel as the row over the Middle East crisis exploded in the House of Commons.

3 mins

How far will hardliners get Netanyahu to go in Rafah?

Speaking recently in Tel Aviv, a close ally of Benjamin Netanyahu declared it would be “unthinkable” not to carry out a military offensive in Rafah to crush Hamas even if further hostage releases take place.

4 mins

Vaccine Could Protect Us Against Future Pandemics

A new vaccine could be effective against coronaviruses that have yet to emerge, with hopes it could be used to battle future pandemics, research suggests.

2 mins

Starmer Warned: Don't Take Our Union Votes For Granted

Trade union leaders have warned Sir Keir Starmer that Labour cannot take their members’ votes for granted in the upcoming general election if promises of a new package on rights have been betrayed.

2 mins

Russia Plans Nuclear Drills After Cameron Provocation'

Russia has threatened to strike British military facilities and said it will hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons in response to UK weapons being used by Ukraine to strike its territory.

1 min

Scientists Identify Genetic Form Of Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists say they have identified a new genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease that underscores the urgent need for developing specialised treatment and prevention strategies.

3 mins

PM's Hung Parliament Yarn Is Spin On A Crushing Defeat

Rishi Sunak is clutching at the thinnest of straws in claiming the results of last Thursday’s local elections point to a hung parliament.

4 mins

Ministry Of Defence Hacked By China In Massive Attack

A massive Chinese cyberattack targeted the UK’s Ministry of Defence in a breach revealing the details of armed forces personnel, according to reports.

2 mins

Moscow Stops Using Crimea Bridge After Ukraine Attacks

Satellite image analysis by Ukrainian intelligence shows that virtually no traffic’ has used link to mainland Russia this year

3 mins

Fears Of Bloodbath' As Israel Ignores Ceasefire Offer And Prepares For Rafah Invasion

Israel has defied international concern and ordered the partial evacuation of Rafah – the last refuge in Gaza, where 1.4 million desperate civilians are braced for an impending ground assault the United Nations warned could lead to “bloodbath”.

4 mins

McLaren joy as 'boy from Bristol' claims first F1 win

Has there ever been a more popular winner in modern-day Formula One? Perhaps not.

3 mins

Bundesliga strugglers are on the verge of European glory

Dortmund can claim Champions League final place tonight

3 mins

Eagles dismantle United in new season low for visitors

A Michael Olise masterclass helped Crystal Palace complete a first ever Premier League double over Manchester United and inflict further misery on Erik ten Hag’s team with a 4-0 drubbing in south London.

3 mins

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