Election needed now to give public a say on Tory ‘failure’ – Starmer
The Labour leader said his party is ready for a snap general election.
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Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis
Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be “roughly similar” to those held for pontiffs who’ve died while leading the church.
Opinion Researcher Lev Gudkov: “Russians Have Little Compassion for the Ukrainians”
Lev Gudkov investigates what makes Russians tick with his independent opinion research institute. In an interview, he discusses the lack of morals in his home country, Russia’s victim mentality and fears of nuclear war.
Dead bodies of Wagner fighters piled high in grim footage near Ukraine’s eastern front
The mercenary outfit of Russian fighters known as the Wagner Group have been stationed around the eastern city of Bakhmut in Donetsk.
Sunak v Starmer: how did their new year speeches differ?
The main themes in play as the two leaders stepped up for their set pieces, and how they tackled, or evaded, themUK politics live – latest news updatesThey were delivered in more or less exactly the same location in east London and less than 24 hours a…
EU ban on deforestation-linked goods sets benchmark, say US lawmakers
Campaigners hail EU move, and congressman says it gives fresh impetus to similar US plansA groundbreaking EU deal to ban the import of goods linked to deforestation has set a global benchmark and will hasten the passage of a similar law in the US, Amer…
Carol Vorderman slams Sunak’s maths to 18 plan: The system is not working for that
The Countdown star was previously asked by the Conservative Party in 2009 to lead a review into the teaching of maths in schools.
Ukraine to get French combat vehicles in key move by West
The French Defence Ministry said Thursday it will soon hold talks with its Ukrainian counterpart to arrange for the delivery of armoured combat vehicles in what France’s presidency says will be the first time this type of Western-made wheeled tank dest…