Armistice Day Pro-Palestinian march provocative, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak has described pro-Palestinian protests planned for London on Armistice Day as \"provocative and disrespectful\".

Labour Starmer tries to show party is united over conflict

Keir Starmer sought to portray the Labour party as unified over its position on the Israel-Hamas conflict yesterday, as he insisted calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian pauses were \"coming from the same place\".

'The next fire' Jews in Russia fear invasion of Gaza is reawakening spectre of antisemitism

For Vladimir Putin's more than two-decade rule, he has promoted himself as a friend and protector of the Jewish community, and he launched an invasion last year with the ostensible goal of \"denazifying\" Ukraine.

US Blinken calls for Israel to rethink its war strategy

The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has applied the greatest pressure yet on the Israeli government to rethink its strategy in Gaza, calling for localised humanitarian pauses and insisting Israel cannot achieve long-term security solely through military means.

Expulsions: Thousands of workers deported to Gaza

Thousands of Palestinian workers from Gaza who were stranded in Israel when war broke out last month have been deported back to the wartorn strip after an Israeli government decision to expel them.

Lebanon Hezbollah's leader warns of 'realistic escalation' in fighting

The leader of Lebanon's lah has said his powerful engaged in cross-border with Israel and has threatened further \"realistic escalation\".

Storm Ciarán 'caused five years' worth of erosion on south coast'

The clear-up was under way yesterday after record-breaking Storm Ciarán caused widespread damage with a conservation charity estimating the combination of wind, rain and powerful waves had caused five years' worth of erosion in just one day at cliffs on the south coast of England.

UN to seek pledge from Sunak over climate backsliding fears

The UN secretary general, António Guterres, will be seeking assurances from Britain that there will be no reneging on climate promises, after Rishi Sunak's rowing back on green measures.

Boss of cryptocurrency firm faces decades in jail over fraud that cost investors billions

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has been found guilty on all counts of defrauding his customers in Manhattan federal court.

Israel rules out ceasefire until hostages are freed

Netanyahu rebuffs US secretary of state's plea to pause offensive to allow aid into Gaza. Hezbollah leader says 'all options' remain open for an expansion of Israel-Hamas conflict

Frankie's gone to Hollywood but can Dettori spark power of love on US track?

Move to California may not have the same impact as Beckham's but the jockey can galvanise American racing

Designed to deter The impact of Slapp lawsuits on journalists and free speech

Eliot Higgins found out two weeks before Christmas 2021. The news came in a sevenpage letter sent by lawyers acting for the head of Russia's Wagner militia group.

Retailers enlist celebs to move Christmas ad rivalry online

Food retailers have recruited celebrities with internet clout for their festive advertising campaigns as they battle for digital influence this Christmas and try to tap into a burgeoning market for partying at home.

'This wave would be bulldozed' Iceland's surfers fear port plan will ruin perfect point break

'Look at this wave,\" says Mathis Blache, pointing to the sea from the shore's black rocks as a swell rolls in.

Rare white platypus found in New South Wales stream

Researchers hunting for an endangered turtle have discovered something even rarer - a white platypus frolicking in an Australian stream.

Prosecutors question Trump's sons in New York fraud trial

Donald Trump's two eldest sons took the stand yesterday in the family firm's $250m (£204m) fraud trial and claimed they had relied on accountants and others to make sure their financial records were correct.

Kyiv general admits 'deep breakthrough' is unlikely, as Russia pounds frontline

Russia has carried out its biggest artillery attack so far this year, Ukraine has said, as Kyiv's top general admitted the war had reached a deadlock, with little prospect that his troops would make \"a deep and beautiful breakthrough\".

Hancock 'thought he should decide who lived or died' if the NHS was overwhelmed

The former health secretary Matt Hancock told officials that he- rather than the medical profession-\"should ultimately decide who should live or die\" if the NHS was overwhelmed during the pandemic, the Covid inquiry heard.

All I want for Christmas is a lawsuit: Carey sued again over her classic festive hit

Mariah Carey has been sued over alleged copyright infringement with her perennial festive hit All I Want for Christmas Is You.

Austria signs UK deal over Rwandac-style deportations

Austria is seeking a Rwanda-style deal to deport asylum seekers to a third country, having agreed to work with the UK on migration.

'Fireside chat' Musk on charm setting as Sunak becomes talkshow host

Earlier this week, Elon Musk was interviewed by the American podcast host Joe Rogan.

'Martha's rule' should be available 24/7, says patient commissioner

Patients and their relatives will be able to request a second opinion from senior medics around the clock when the \"Martha's rule\" system is implemented in hospitals in England.

Action to protect against climate crisis 'woefully inadequate' - UN

The world is \"woefully\" underprepared for the escalating impacts of the climate crisis that are already hitting billions of people across the globe, a stark UN report has warned.

Europe Seven killed and dozens hurt as winds reach 120mph

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured as Storm Ciarán battered north-west Europe with torrential rain and winds reaching 120mph, damaging homes and forcing schools to close and airlines and train companies to halt services.

'Not seen this much damage in years': warnings storm lashes UK remain after record-breaking

Householders and businesses are being warned to prepare for flooding after the record-breaking Storm Ciarán caused widespread damage and disruption with heavy rain and winds of up to 102mph across parts of England and the Channel Islands.

Kenyans not impressed by king's 'regret' for atrocities

King Charles's expression of \"greatest sorrow and deepest regret\" over colonial atrocities committed by British forces in Kenya has been criticised as a \"miss\" in the east African country.

Suspended Labour MP sues Tory over Hamas accusation

A suspended Labour MP is suing the Conservative MP Chris Clarkson, who accused him of \"seeking to justify the murderous actions of Hamas\" in the Israel-Hamas war.

Thailand Negotiators hold Hamas talks in effort to free hostages

Thai officials held talks with Hamas in Iran last week in an attempt to secure the release of the 22 Thai people taken hostage during the attack on Israel.

'Failed as critical friend' UK accused of taking eye off Middle East crisis

Concerns that the Foreign Office has neglected the IsraelPalestine conflict in its tilt to the Indo-Pacific region and the pursuit of trade deals across the Middle East is to be investigated by the foreign affairs select committee.

Lebanon Hamas and Hezbollah in limited fire across border

Hamas's armed wing, al-Qassam brigades, said its fighters in southern Lebanon were behind the shelling of the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, where four rockets landed in an industrial area, injuring two people and damaging buildings.