The Tories’ new deputy chairman thinks he has the support of his constituency. But a tour around the market town says otherwiseDepending on your political instincts he’s a prime candidate for the “worst man in Britain”, no-nonsense voice of the people,…
UK counter-terrorism report author accused of basing conclusions on ‘handful of cases’
William Shawcross analysed just six Channel cases before calling for more focus on Islamist extremism, say criticsThe author of a controversial review into Britain’s counter-terrorism strategy has been accused of failing to do his job properly because …
‘Open and shut case’ for more Syria crossings to boost earthquake relief effort, says UN aid boss
Providing extra border crossings from Turkey into Syria is an “open and shut case” on humanitarian grounds following the catastrophic “mega” disaster, a UN aid chief has told Sky News.
Turkey-Syria quake death toll expected to double, UN chief warns
Rescuers pulled a seven-month-old baby and a teenage girl from the rubble on Sunday, nearly a week after an earthquake devastated Turkey and Syria and killed more than 28,000. UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said he expected the death toll to at leas…
Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties
China says Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Beijing for a three-day trip starting Tuesday at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping.
Turkey Soldier Rides Excavator To Find Distressed Mother’s Missing Phone
A Turkish soldier climbed into the bucket of an excavator on Saturday to search an earthquake-damaged home in Antakya for a cell phone belonging to a 75-year-old woman who feared her son was dead after five days without contact.
Iranian President Raisi to visit China to shore up ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping during his three-day trip in China starting Tuesday, as the two U.S. rivals seek further cooperation.