Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Ex-children’s boss to lead grooming gang inquiry 7 minutes agoMaia Davies BBCBaroness Anne Longfield was the children’s commissioner for England from 2015 to 2021 A former children’s commissioner will chair…
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report Just nowJulian O’NeillBBC News NI crime and justice correspondent IMAGES4MEDIA.COMStakeknife was west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who died in…
Israel bids farewell to Thai captive before remains return home
Israel held a memorial ceremony for Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai worker taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia.
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report finds
Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says 12 minutes agoNick EdserBusiness reporter Getty Images Much of the £10.9bn lost to fraud and error in Covid support schemes…
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament
France’s prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu gives a…
Deadly fire breaks out in office building in Indonesia’s capital
Office workers were seen climbing down ladders to escape a deadly fire in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.
Tanzania tightens security, outlaws protests over disputed election
Tanzania tightens security, outlaws protests over disputed election Tanzania’s prime minister asked all non-essential workers to stay home, and public transport was stopped ahead of the expected protests. An electoral…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations 19 minutes agoEmma SaundersCulture reporter Warner BrosThe rapturously received film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, could win one Globe after another Leonardo DiCaprio’s…