Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ lasting until Monday
By Sky News Russia says it will cease “all military operations” as part of an “Easter truce” in Ukraine. In an update on the Kremlin’s Telegram, Vladimir Putin says the…
World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine
AFP A deadly Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has triggered global outrage, as leaders condemned the Palm Sunday attack that killed at least 34 people and…
UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian government
It means anyone directed by the Russian government — or by an entity linked to it — to carry out activities in the UK must declare the work or face…
Climber dies and another seriously injured after falling from UK’s highest mountain
Sky News A man has died after falling from the UK’s highest mountain. The 22-year-old and another climber both fell in the Moonlight Gully area of Ben Nevis in the…
France’s Le Pen barred from running for president in 2027 after graft conviction
Reuters PARIS – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted on Monday of embezzlement, a political watershed that…
Scottish Government minister dies aged 57 after cancer battle as tributes pour in
Agency Report Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie has died at the age of 57, her partner has announced. Ms McKelvie took leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister…
Mass protests in Istanbul after Turkey detains president’s main election rival
Thousands of people rallied in the cold in front of the city hall, shouting: “Erdogan, dictator!” and “Imamoglu, you are not alone!” BBC Protests have erupted in Turkey after authorities…
Turkey detains Erdogan’s main rival on array of charges
Reuters ISTANBUL – Turkish authorities detained President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival on Wednesday on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group, in what the main opposition party called…
UK company fined £560k after worker’s arm severed
BBC An animal feed company in East Yorkshire has been fined £566,000 after an employee’s arm was severed in a machine. AB Agri Limited, which has premises in Fridaythorpe, near…
Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters
BELGRADE — Serbian officials denied Sunday that security forces used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally in the capital. Opposition officials and…