Key takeaways from Covid report on care homes
At the start of the pandemic, the then-health secretary in England, Matt Hancock, said the UK government had placed “a protective ring” around care homes. But the inquiry says this…
France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control
France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews. A fire…
Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?
EXPLAINER Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space? Analysts say a Russian craft’s close pass of a commercial radar satellite is a first and a warning to Kyiv’s…
Yemen: Maps show 10 years of changing control
EXPLAINER Yemen: Maps show 10 years of changing control A decade of war has shifted Yemen’s front lines, but the Houthis still hold the capital, Sanaa, and no side controls…
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the government has said. The defensive mission will help defend…
Woman says she ‘closed eyes and tried not to be there’ during alleged Russell Brand rape
Warning – this report contains graphic content A woman who alleges she was raped by Russell Brand at a bar told the police “I just closed my eyes and tried…
Qatar to unveil regional defence partnership
Qatar to unveil regional defence partnership
On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu
On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu In the rest of the world, the Israeli PM is often blamed for the Iran war. His opponents say he…
Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as ‘cash cows’, BBC finds
Some private companies are making huge profits and exploiting the welfare system by receiving housing benefits on behalf of residents but failing to give them the support they are required…