Getty Images Nato member Turkey has agreed to support Sweden and Finland’s membership of the alliance. It had initially opposed the Scandinavian countries’ bids to join. Turkey was angered by what it saw as their willingness to host Kurdish militants. Sweden and Finland could not join Nato without Turkey’s support. Russia strongly opposes the two
Month: June 2022
Getty Images Bodies packed like sardines, airless boots or lorry cargo-holds and risk of bones crushed by the weight of others being snuck in by smugglers are suffered daily by migrants attempting to cross the US-Mexico border, according to those familiar with the journey. After two failed attempts, Gabriela was finally crossing the border into
Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40, her family has said, describing her as an “inspiration”. Dame Deborah was awarded a damehood by the Queen in recognition of her work, raising awareness of bowel cancer. The former deputy head mistress was diagnosed with the disease in 2016. In 2018 she
When should a fantasy manager buy into a skill change? It’s a complicated question that could have a massive impact on your fantasy league. In the case of a young, promising prospect taking a step forward, like an Andrew Vaughn, fantasy managers hop on board early. Vaughn, and players like him, were always supposed to
Getty Images Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol to overturn election result, ex-White House aide says The former aide testified to the committee probing the 6 January riots that Mr Trump and his top staffers knew of the potential for violence. But a planned rally, which attorney
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Scotland’s first minister has proposed 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence. Nicola Sturgeon said the question would be the same as in the last referendum in 2014: “Should Scotland be an independent
Getty Images The sentencing hearing has begun in New York for Ghislaine Maxwell over charges of recruiting and trafficking young girls. Maxwell, 60, was convicted of five charges of helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein – her then boyfriend – abuse four teenage girls. One of her accusers said outside the court that Maxwell should remain
Getty Images “Poverty and desperation” led to the deaths of at least 50 migrants abandoned in a Texas lorry, Mexico’s president has said. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador blamed trafficking and “a lack of control” at the border – the worst case of migrant deaths due to smuggling in the US. Nearly two dozen Mexicans, seven
Met Police A woman killed in a suspected stranger attack in the early hours of Sunday was a “kind soul” friends have said. Zara Aleena, 35, was assaulted walking along Cranbrook Road, towards Gants Hill station in Ilford, east London. She died later in hospital. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder,
Reuters This week’s Nato summit in Madrid comes at a critical time in the alliance’s 73-year history. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been described as the biggest strategic shock to the West since the 9/11 attacks of 2001. Nato is the sole military alliance capable of defending Europe from further Russian aggression, but does it
Reuters At least 42 people, believed to be migrants, have been found dead in an abandoned lorry on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. According to one local outlet, over a dozen people have also been taken to hospital in varying conditions. Images posted to social media showed a significant number of emergency responders surrounding
Getty Images Pride protesters in Norway have defied police by holding an LGBT rally in Oslo days after a queer venue in the capital was the target of a deadly attack. Two people were killed and 21 injured on Saturday after a gunman opened fire outside multiple city centre bars. Police described the attack as
Reuters At least three people have been killed and dozens more are reported injured after a passenger train derailed after hitting a truck in Missouri. About 243 passengers were on board the Los Angeles-Chicago train when it came off the tracks at a rail crossing near the town of Mendon. Seven cars and two locomotives
Getty Images More than 115,000 Royal Mail workers will begin voting today over whether to go on strike over pay. Ballot papers will be dispatched to the Communication Workers Union (CWU) members, with the result on 19 July. Should workers vote in favour of industrial action, the CWU said it could amount to the biggest
Getty Images Nicola Sturgeon will explain on Tuesday how she plans to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. The first minister will make a statement in the Scottish Parliament shortly after 14:00 BST. She is expected to lay out her plan for holding a lawful vote in October next year, with or without the
Getty Images Government plans to override parts of the Brexit deal relating to Northern Ireland have passed their first hurdle in Parliament. By 295 votes to 221, MPs gave initial approval to a controversial bill allowing ministers to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. It comes despite warnings, including from former PM Theresa May,
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