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New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse

The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.

The Papers: City to get 'bonuses early' and PM 'backs thought police'

A speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and a row over non-crime hate incidents make the front pages.

Trump's lawyers ask for delay in election interference case

The judge in former President Donald Trump's election interference case could unseal more evidence before the 2024 election. Trump's lawyers are requesting U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan delay ...

'Liam called asking for advice on handling fame'

Mark Rhodes tells how the star called him in the early stages of his One Direction career.

Leading Is Hard. Just Ask Fourth Graders

No, really. Ask them. You’ll be surprised what you learn.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS

Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its future

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Prosecutor in Menendez Brothers Case to Ask Court for Resentencing

The request from George Gascón, the Los Angeles County district attorney, could lead to Lyle and Erik Menendez being released from prison, decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.

Ask Shrimsley: Can I call you Rob?

Barely a week goes by without someone deciding it’s friendly to shorten my name. This is a basic misjudgment

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Gérard Depardieu absent as sexual assault trial begins

Proceedings get under way in Paris without accused who is said to be ‘extremely affected’ by ill health. The trial of Gérard Depardieu on sexual assault charges has opened in Paris in the absence ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Gerard Depardieu's sexual assault trial opens in Paris

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

The questions being asked over the Southport attack

The complexities of how our prosecutions work can mean there are limits on what the public can know.

Ask Shrimsley: Am I a real working person?

So what if you work and you’re a person? In what way is that a qualification?

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Trump Asked for Power. Voters Said Yes.

This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trescothick asks for patience after big England loss

Interim coach Marcus Trescothick asks for patience from England fans after his side falls to a ODI series defeat by West Indies in Barbados.

Golden coaches UF, asks for patience amid inquiry

After four "challenging" days, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night before the Gators played Grambling State.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says

World - ABC News - October 17

Pedro Almodóvar among Spanish stars urging PM to ban arms trade with Israel

Letter signed by more than 250 cultural figures calls for comprehensive arms embargo and ‘an end to this horror’. Middle East crisis – live updates More than 250 cultural figures from across ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Japan election: voters have issued ‘severe judgment’, PM says after ruling coalition loses majority

Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoil. Japan’s political future was shrouded in ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority

It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Clips misleadingly edited to make it seem world leaders refused handshake with India PM Modi

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Trump win is a victory for Netanyahu, but Israeli PM may not get it all his way

US president-elect has indicated he wants an end to war in Gaza and his position on conflict with Iran remains unclear. US elections 2024 – live updates Middle East crisis – live updates ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Polish PM, other world leaders to discuss Ukraine after Trump's election win

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he would host meetings with fellow world leaders to deliberate on how to approach growing tensions in Ukraine after President-elect Trump's election win. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Middle East conflict live: Netanyahu and Trump have spoken three times in recent days, says Israeli PM

Israeli prime minister says ‘these were good and very important conversations’ after Donald Trump’s election win. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage Israeli forces detained at least 10 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Japan’s parliament re-elects PM Shigeru Ishiba despite bruising election result

Ishiba’s governing coalition lost majority and needs to find new partner or get consent from opposition to enact policy. Japan’s parliament re-elected the prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, on Monday ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live

New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...