Shadow Hangs Over Orthodox Easter In Ukraine And Russia

Orthodox Easter services in Ukraine and Russia took on a political tone yesterday, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy asserted that God had a "Ukrainian flag on his shoulder" and Vladimir Putin attended a church service led by a supporter of Moscow's invasion.

Israel: No To 'End War' Deal

President says his country won't accept return of Hamas as demonstrators take to the streets

Europe's Housing Crisis Risks Fuelling Rise Of Far Right, UN Expert Warns

Spiralling rents and sky-high property prices risk becoming a key battleground of European politics as far-right and populist parties start to exploit growing public anger over the continent's housing crisis, experts have said.

Accept Terms Of Ceasefire Or Face New Onslaught, Israel Tells Hamas

Senior Israeli officials increased the pressure on Hamas yesterday, saying Israel would refuse any permanent end to hostilities and threatening a new onslaught "in the very near future" if the militant organisation did not accept recently proposed terms for a ceasefire.

I Will Kill Myself Upon Arrival In Rwanda, Warns Asylum Seeker

A Syrian asylum seeker, who is locked up in a detention centre awaiting deportation to Rwanda, has said he will kill himself on arrival because he does not believe it will be a safe country for him.

Kind Of A Big Deal: Will Ferrell Invests In Leeds As A-List Actors Fall For Football

The Hollywood actor Will Ferrell has enhanced Leeds United's newfound status as a celebrity magnet by becoming the latest household name to invest in the football club.

Israel Shuts Down Local Offices Of AI Jazeera

Israeli authorities shut down the local offices of AI Jazeera yesterday, hours after a government vote to use new laws to close the satellite news network's operations in Israel.

Labour Sets Sights On 'Blue Wall' Seats At Next Election

Labour is planning to target the south of England heavily at the general election as the local election results show some “blue wall” seats are turning red, Keir Starmer’s election chief has said.

Tories 'Polling Lower Than Under Liz Truss'

THE Conservatives are currently polling lower than under Liz Truss, the latest data from YouGov has revealed.

The AI App That Shows Just How Bad Dating Is Right Now

As a new app launches with the promise to help men placate their ‘angry girlfriends’, Olivia Petter asks what this type of technology says about our expectations of men – and women

Do Today's US Protests Really Compare To Sixties Struggles?

As the calendar turned from April to May, police marched onto the campuses of two major universities, one on each coast of the United States, and dispersed hundreds of students.

Turkey Halts Trade With Israel Over Gaza Deaths

Turkey yesterday suspended all imports and exports to Israel citing the country's ongoing military action in Gaza and vowed to continue to impose other measures until the Israeli government allows the flow of humanitarian aid to the region.

Biden Condemns Violence At Colleges Amid Gaza Protests

Joe Biden yesterday condemned the unrest and violence that has disrupted college campuses over the last week, while stressing the importance of the right of Americans to protest peacefully in support of the Palestinians’ treatment during Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.

EU And US Urge Georgia To Halt Its 'Foreign Agents' Bill

The government of Georgia is under international pressure to abandon its plans to designate certain organisations foreign agents”.

The Three-Coffee Ritual That Fuels A Nation's Daily Grind

500k Tonnes of coffee beans produced each year by Ethiopian farmers

NHS Watchdog Sanctions Mental Health Hospital For Having History Of Poor Care

A private mental health hospital used by the NHS has been sanctioned by the service’s safety watchdog, which warned it has had a “history” of substandard care.

Rising Hopes - Could Latest Ceasefire Talks Yield A Breakthrough?

There has been a recent flurry of activity around the talks, with an uptick of optimism about progress.

Fears Of A New War On Border With Lebanon As Tensions Rise

For the Israeli communities evacuated from the country's far north in the aftermath of 7 October, there is no longer any doubt about whether full-scale war with Hezbollah in Lebanon is going to happen. For most people, the only question is when.

Your At-A-Glance Guide To Election Declaration Times

The results of yesterday’s elections are being declared over several days, starting shortly after the polls closed last night and ending on Sunday.

Universal And Tiktok Sign Deal Allowing Artists Back On Video Platform

Tik Tok and Universal Music Group have reached a deal that will allow songs and artists from its labels, including Olivia Rodrigo and Drake, to return to the video-sharing app.

Sunak 'Worse Than Truss' As Tories Facing ‘Armageddon'

Rebel MPs sharpen knives as election mauling predicted

Rebuilding Homes In Gaza Will Cost $40bn And Take Until 2040, UN Says

Rebuilding homes in Gaza destroyed during Israel's seven-month military offensive could take until 2040 in the most optimistic scenario, with total reconstruction across the territory costing as much as $40bn (£32bn), according to United Nations experts.

Public Invited To Monitor Local Rivers To Gauge Scale Of Pollution

People in Britain and Ireland are being asked to monitor their local rivers for pollution so that a leading water charity can measure the scale of the sewage crisis.

Migrant Protests 'Won't Stop Us Doing What Is Right'

JAMES Cleverly has condemned protesters who blocked the transfer of migrants, saying: "They will not deter us from doing what is right for the British public."

Driver's Miracle Escape As BMW Ripped Apart In Crash

DRAMATIC photos show the devastating aftermath of a crash in the early hours.

Are Airlines Getting Tighter With Their Luggage Rules?

Q I fly frequently, using different UK airports and airlines. In the past few weeks I have lost count of the number of occasions when angry/upset passengers are told at the departure gate they must pay £40 or £50 for an oversized cabin bag.

US And UK Urge Hamas To Accept 'Generous' Israeli Ceasefire Deal Over Gaza

The US and UK have urged Hamas to swiftly accept an “extraordinarily generous” Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages.

Candidates Reveal Their Views Ahead Of Council Elections

WITH less than a week to go until the local elections in Plymouth, 119 candidates will be vying for 19 seats on the city council.

Robot Surgeons Diagnose And Kill Off Lung Cancer In Minutes

Operation time cut in half with 95% success

'Politics Can Be Brutal...It Takes Its Toll On You And Your Family'

SCOTTISH nationalists were scrabbling to find a new leader last night after humiliated Humza Yousaf was forced to quit.