The former first minister of Scotland says she feels she is “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit”. ...
Day: May 31, 2026
Israel pursuing ‘scorched earth’ policy, says Lebanon PM, as more airstrikes hit country’s southIsrael pursuing ‘scorched earth’ policy, says Lebanon PM, as more airstrikes hit country’s south
Nawaf Salam says Israel collectively punishing southern Lebanon and forcing people ‘into exile’ but defends security talks with Tel Aviv Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” in his country’s south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued ...
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrationsHundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans – some firing flares – celebrated PSG’s victory over Arsenal. ...
America’s negative-sum birthdayAmerica’s negative-sum birthday
Ben’s view I recently ran into the Democratic strategist Doug Thornell, who was worried about America’s 250th anniversary this July 4. “Trump wants to make it a partisan two-to-three months where he can beat Democrats over the head for not being patriotic,” he mused. “Democrats need to be ready for ...
‘He wanted to take it’ – Gabriel’s first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak‘He wanted to take it’ – Gabriel’s first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
Gabriel’s first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title. ...
How Putin became master of the imageHow Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself. ...
‘No-one feels safe now’: Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears‘No-one feels safe now’: Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning. ...
‘Killer fungus’ could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss‘Killer fungus’ could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored. ...
Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy. ...