Thai court rules that ex-PM must serve one year in jail
Thailand’s top court has ruled that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a year in jail, in yet another blow to the influential political dynasty. The decision relates to…
‘I’m angry. It’s not right’
Ed Thomas & Rebecca WearnBBC News BBC “It was really peaceful, there was no racism,” says Mandy who attended a protest outside an asylum hotel “I’m angry. My son can’t…
Mandelson ‘called Epstein best pal’ in birthday message
Lord Mandelson called the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein his “best pal”, according to a letter in an alleged “birthday book” that has been released by US lawmakers. In the…
Police release photos of site where New Zealand bushman hid children
Police have released the first images of what they believe is one of many campsites where a New Zealand father on the run hid with his three children for years.…
Jeffrey Epstein files and ‘birthday book’: What we know
Stuart LauBBC News and Sarah SmithNorth America editor US Department of Justice/PA Handout photo issued by US Department of Justice of Jeffrey Epstein standing in front of his private plane…
Rayner’s replacement will show which way political wind is blowing
As Westminster ponders what impact last week’s reshuffle might have on the direction and instincts of the government, and its capacity to deliver, the resignation of Angela Rayner leaves one…
Children’s TV favourite Bagpuss to reawaken for new film
Bagpuss, the saggy old cloth cat who starred in one of Britain’s best-loved children’s TV shows, is set to appear in a new film that will see him awaken in…
Badenoch ‘worried’ UK may need IMF bailout
Kemi Badenoch has said she is “really worried” that the UK might be forced to embark on a 1976-style bailout from the International Monetary Fund. The Conservative leader told BBC…
Tunisia denies claims Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla was hit by drone
EPA Part of the Global Sumud Flotilla pictured off the coast of Sidi Bou Said port in Tunisia Tunisian authorities have denied claims that one of the Gaza-bound vessels carrying…
Social media ban lifted after 19 killed in protests
Watch: Fire and tear gas as protesters clash with police in Nepal Nepal has lifted a social media ban after it led to clashes between protesters and police that have…