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Elite force bucks trend of Ukrainian losses on eastern front
The Azov brigade, which leaders say has a culture of ‘mutual respect’, is tasked with repelling relentless Russian attacks as the invaders make most of artillery mismatch. Fifteen miles east of the garrison town of Lyman, a desperate fight has ...World - Ukraine -
Middle East crisis live: Hamas ‘reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal’
Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel’s proposal. See all our coverage of the Middle East crisisThree people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, including ...World - Israel -
The prince, the plotters and the would-be putsch: Germany to try far-right coup gang
Ex-soldier, conspiracy theorist, astrologer and anti-vaxxer among the first of 27 people on trial for trying to violently topple the German government – led by Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss. One of the largest legal proceedings in German history is ...World -
Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead outside Baghdad home
Officials say unidentified man killed influencer who had previously been imprisoned over dancing videos. A man on a motorbike has shot dead a social media influencer known as Om Fahad outside her Baghdad home, Iraqi security officials have said.. ...World - Tiktok -
Briton in critical care after ‘unusual’ shark attack on Tobago
Man, 64, being treated for injuries to arm, leg and stomach after attack in shallow waters. A British man is in intensive care after an “unusual” shark attack on the Caribbean island of Tobago.. The 64-year-old man was receiving critical care ...World -
Italian towns split over moves to end honorary citizenship of Mussolini
Ustica stripped local recognition for fascist dictator in law snaring all those deceased, but debate continues elsewhere. A simple vote last Friday was enough to strip Walt Disney of his honorary citizenship of Ustica, as the tiny Sicilian island ...World -
Man who raped his wife tried to convince court he was victim of domestic abuse
Claim of parental alienation made to ‘distress and frighten’, English court told. A man who raped his wife and was controlling and threatening towards her and their two children attempted to manipulate the family court into believing he was a ...World -
Conservatives condemn Kristi Noem for ‘twisted’ admission of killing dog
Revelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed ‘untrainable’ hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion. Conservative pundits have condemned the South Dakota governor and possible Trump running mate Kristi Noem, amid widespread ...World -
Rageh Omaar receiving care after becoming unwell on air, ITV says
International affairs editor became unwell while presenting News at Ten on Friday. The ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming “unwell” live on-air, ITV has said.. The ITV News international affairs editor was ...World -
And now for the pinchline: competition crowns world’s funniest crab joke
Inaugural contest at Crab Museum in Margate allows crustaceans to pick the winner, with the help of tinned fish used as bait. How did the crab get out of prison? And why did the crab get bad grades?. The answers to these conundrums and other ...World -
‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: can Allan Lichtman predict the 2024 election?
The professor on his famous 13 ‘keys’ to the White House, a method for predicting election results that’s been right nine times out of 10. Sign up for The Stakes: a free newsletter on the 2024 US presidential electionHe has been called the ...World - Joe Biden -
Poison in the pool: why the latest Chinese doping row is proving so toxic
Vocal swimmers are the tip of a wave as the sport grapples with trust issues over anti-doping in the run-up to Paris 2024. It has been a week since the New York Times and the German TV channel ARD broke the news that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested ...World -
Three and a bit years after Brexit, are border checks finally here?
Sort of: this week will see inspections of some goods. But the hit to businesses and inflation will be inescapable. When Michael Gove announced the first delay to post-Brexit checks on plant and animal products coming into the UK from the EU, he ...World -
She was told her babies were dead. Instead they were sold abroad. What happened when she met them 40 years on?
Four families torn apart by Chile’s illegal adoption scandal finally found each other decades later. They describe the emotional moment they met – and how they pieced together the lives they had spent apart. For Sara Melgarejo, the wait at ...World -
‘Is it aliens?’: how a mysterious star could help the search for extraterrestrial life
Scientists hope studies into Boyajian’s star could lead to enhanced techniques for identifying distant planetary civilisations. It is our galaxy’s strangest star, a flickering globe of light whose sporadic and unpredictable output has baffled ...World -
‘Ours was a love story, not an attempted murder story’: Rachel Eliza Griffiths on the day her husband, Salman Rushdie, was stabbed
They had only been married for 11 months when the world-famous novelist was attacked by a frenzied knifeman. His wife remembers the intense drama of hearing the news, and the traumatic aftermath. I woke early and alone on the sunny morning of ...World -
‘Dismissing global warming? That was a joke’: Jeremy Clarkson on fury, farming and why he’s a changed man
The former Top Gear presenter claims his controversialist persona was just a caricature, and he’s really a reformed character living the good life. But do old habits die hard?. “Are you happy?” I ask Jeremy Clarkson. A few times on Clarkson’s ...World -
This is how we do it: ‘Since having prostate cancer I can’t get an erection, but I still get just as much pleasure’
With penetrative sex no longer an option, Sebastian and Teresa have found different ways to satisfy one otherHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymously. I was really worried about how it would affect Teresa. There’s this whole ...World -
Blind date: ‘I warned him if he was less than complimentary, my girls would hunt him down’
Trisha, 61, a yoga teacher, meets Neil, 65, a meditation teacher. What were you hoping for? Konstantin meets Villanelle. Continue reading...World -
‘A sense of wonder enveloped my mother and me’: Mishal Husain on her eye-opening journey through Uzbekistan in search of an ancestor
The broadcaster knew she had a link to the central Asian country she first visited on her gap year 30 years ago. But retracing her steps, this time with her mother in tow, she made a big discovery about their family. ‘Can you read what it says?” ...World -
Knuckles review – Idris Elba’s Sonic spin-off is ludicrous, hilarious and actually rather moving
The further this show leans into its silly side, the better it becomes. It is about an echidna space warrior helping his pal get to a bowling tournament, after all. Giving a supporting character their own spin-off is a risky business. For every ...World -
West Ham United v Liverpool: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Reds agree terms for Slot | And mail BarryJurgen Klopp: “It’s definitely a challenge, but it’s part of the job,” said the Liverpool manager, upon being asked how he would raise ...World - Premier League -
‘You’re absolutely trapped’: welcome to the loneliest seat in sport
As the World Snooker Championship heats up, there is nothing that quite mirrors the torture and solitude of The Chair. Ding Junhui throws back his head and allows his eyes to droop closed for a few seconds. Opens them. Closes them. Finally, with a ...World -
France steeled for epic Six Nations decider against dominant England
Hosts will need to overcome John Mitchell’s all-conquering England side who are targeting a sixth straight title. The last time England lost in the women’s Six Nations Theresa May was prime minister, Chelsea were defending Premier League champions ...World -
‘Best in the world’: Hayes mindful of Barcelona threat after away success
Chelsea take a lead into the Champions League semi-final second leg, with the manager plotting a tactical masterclass. “It just feels like a longer half-time, that’s all it is,” said Emma Hayes matter-of-factly about the week-long wait between ...World -
PSG and Lyon cast friendships aside before Champions League return
Respect is mutual between Sakina Karchaoui and Eugénie Le Sommer, but only one of their teams will reach the final . “There is no friendship on the pitch,” says the Lyon forward Eugénie Le Sommer. Paris Saint-Germain’s full-back Sakina Karchaoui ...World - UEFA Champions League -
Julen Lopetegui closes on Milan appointment to dash West Ham hopes
Lopetegui was one of frontrunners to replace David MoyesFormer Wolves manager more attracted by chance to join MilanMilan are close to appointing Julen Lopetegui, which puts him out of the running to replace David Moyes as West Ham’s manager.. ...World -
Wrexham’s Paul Mullin: ‘As soon as we leave the pitch, Ryan’s first to text’
Star striker talks achieving another promotion, potentially making scoring history and finding acceptance in his son’s autism. ‘The desire to win will be the same as every other game,” Paul Mullin says as he anticipates a Hollywood-style finale ...World -
‘I don’t smoke on the uphills’: Lazarus Lake walks across America (again)
Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake or Laz, completed his first trans-continental trek in 2018. He’s now attempting his second, but this time against medical advice. Lazarus Lake is shifting in a straight-back chair, searching for the right spot to ...World -
The overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is an affront to women | Moira Donegan
#MeToo’s real legacy may not be ending predators’ impunity so much as highlighting the tenacity of that impunity. Usually, rape isn’t reported. When it is reported, it is often not charged. And when it is charged, it rarely leads to a conviction. ...World -
The Anxious Generation wants to save teens. But the bestseller’s anti-tech logic is skewed
There’s no doubt about the mental health crisis facing young people. Jonathan Haidt blames our devices – which oversimplifies the problem. In the introduction to his new book The Anxious Generation, titled “Growing up on Mars”, Jonathan Haidt ...World -
‘Woke’ isn’t dead – it’s entered the mainstream. No wonder the right is furious | Gaby Hinsliff
When even the Met police and National Trust scones are apparently ‘peak wokerati’, it’s become the establishment norm. Is woke dead? Is it over? Has it “peaked”, run its course before we’ve even properly agreed on what this endlessly controversial ...World -
We may have equal marriage - but LGBTQ+ people are still locked out of equal parenthood | Freddy McConnell
The law is badly lagging behind when it comes to rights for LGBTQ+ families. We need urgent root-and-branch reform. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act is 10 years old. In the UK, any couple can marry. Likewise, thanks to this courageous pair, any ...World -
Tories have always had a fear of political extinction. After the next election, they could be right | Samual Earle
Even grandees are bracing for the very worst. But remember, such apocalyptic language around the party is nothing new. There is a morose mood in the Conservative party. It isn’t just that the Tories expect to lose the next election – they fear ...World -
A celebrity politician has been jailed for rape. Will Czech women be listened to now? | Apolena Rychlíková and Jakub Zelenka|
We helped bring Dominik Feri to justice. His trial should have rattled a complacent political establishment. He was spoken of as an extraordinary talent. A rising star with a million followers on Instagram, who made politics relevant for younger ...World -
Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and south-east Asia
Warnings of dangerous temperatures across parts of Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and India as hottest months of the year are made worse by El Niño. Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with ...World -
UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’
Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology. A UN-led panel of nearly 100 countries is to draw up new guidelines to prevent some of the environmental damage and human ...World -
Trump will dismantle key US weather and science agency, climate experts fear
Plan to break up Noaa claims its research is ‘climate alarmism’ and calls for commercializing forecasts, weakening forecasts. Climate experts fear Donald Trump will follow a blueprint created by his allies to gut the National Oceanic and ...World - Donald Trump -
Weather tracker: heavy rainfall causes flooding and death in east Africa
Rain in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi kills at least 90 people and damages farmland and infrastructure . Eastern Africa has experienced heavy rain in recent weeks, with flooding in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi. About 100,000 people have been ...World -
India election: Modi and rivals trade accusations as voter turnout slumps in second phase
Parties clash over communal issues in increasingly charged campaign amid concerns unseasonably hot weather affecting voter numbers. India has held the second phase of the world’s biggest election, with prime minister Narendra Modi and his rivals ...World - India