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Shaken by Assad’s sudden fall, Syria faces seismic turning point
EPA Syrians may be celebrating the fall of Assad, but the country’s future is uncertain In the end the Assad regime was so hollow, corrupt [more…]
The real hindrance to our economy is not extreme weather, but the net zero agenda that is making you cold and poor
Official forecasts for the European Commission claim it is probable that 2024 will be the hottest year on record. One of the directors from the [more…]
What we know about the notorious Saydnaya Prison
Thousands of people have been executed and tortured in the secretive prison since the 1980s. Source link
Wreckage with human remains recovered from North Sea confirmed as German plane that disappeared last year | UK News
The wreckage of a small aircraft recovered from the North Sea with human remains inside was a plane that disappeared more than a year ago, [more…]
Yvette Cooper hailed by Labour MP for 'quick' move on Syrian asylum claims: 'It is the right decision'
Labour MP Fred Thomas has called for a reduction in global conflicts as the key solution to managing asylum applications to the UK. Speaking on [more…]
Russian prison boss killed in car blast in occupied Ukraine
The former head of a notorious prison in Russian-occupied Ukraine has reportedly been killed in a car blast in Donetsk, in what is being seen [more…]
‘It is NOT our job to save the world!’
Political commentator Matthew Goodwin has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s decision to provide £11million in humanitarian aid to Syria following the collapse of Assad’s [more…]
Ex-Marine Daniel Penny found not guilty in chokehold death of homeless man
Former US Marine Daniel Penny has been acquitted of a homicide charge for putting a homeless man in a fatal chokehold, a case that sparked [more…]
Areas With Most Devolution Have More Confidence In Their Mayors, Research Shows
3 min read12 min People living in areas with greater devolution are more confident in their mayors and the model of devolution as [more…]
UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade
The UK and US governments have imposed sanctions on a British-Kenyan businessman over his alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. Kamlesh Pattni, and four [more…]
With Assad gone from Syria there are fears a resurgent Islamic State could fill the vacuum | World News
The collapse of the Syrian regime could lead to a resurgence of Islamic State (IS), with concern growing about the fate of camps and detention [more…]
Relatives of those killed and imprisoned react after Assad’s fall
Some Syrians are hopeful that loved ones detained under Bashar al-Assad’s regime may still be alive. Those who expressed any form of dissent were disappeared, [more…]
What Next for Syria?
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia. Source link
Fan who flew 10,000 miles from Australia for Merseyside derby meets Everton players
BBC Mackenzie meets the Everton first team squad at Finch Farm after flying 10,000 miles for a cancelled game An Australian teenager who flew 10,000 [more…]
Keir Starmer lambasted in Christmas parody song over winter fuel cuts: ‘Pensioners have been betrayed!’
The creator of a viral Christmas parody song has revealed how “Freezing This Christmas” was inspired by the country’s anger over Labour’s cuts to Winter [more…]
Former BBC journalist jailed over child sex abuse offences
A former BBC journalist has been jailed for eight years for a string of child sexual abuse offences. Duncan Bartlett, 52, was jailed at Wood [more…]
Farage makes sixth trip to US since becoming an MP for major Republican fundraiser
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free [more…]
Donald Trump’s pick for new Surgeon General killed her father aged just 13 in freak accident
Donald Trump’s pick for his new US surgeon-general accidentally killed her father in a freak accident when she was just 13 years old. Dr Janette [more…]
What will Trump do on his first day back in the White House?
The president-elect made a number of promises in an interview with NBC News Source link
Haiti gang ‘massacres around 180 people over witchcraft fears’ | World News
Around 180 mostly elderly people have been killed in Haiti after they were reportedly suspected of witchcraft. Gang leader Monel “Mikano” Felix ordered the massacre [more…]
