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…
Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
The NHS must take urgent action to stop children receiving treatment in hospital corridors, Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has told the BBC. Cooper told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg…
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
France awoke to scenes of widespread damage on Sunday after a day of riots and demonstrations, with shopfronts shattered, burnt out cars, charred bikes, and piles of glass and debris…
Who is Mehrdad Akhlagh, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?
Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister? Akhlaghi’s experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production. Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi has become Iran’s new defence minister 18…
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says. Bodies of Palestinians…
Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
Zack Polanski has said he will not overturn a motion passed by Green Party members that declared Zionism a form of racism. The Green leader told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg…