Stuart Lau & James Chater BBC News Watch: Violent clashes break out during protests in Belgrade, Serbia Serbian police have clashed with a huge crowd of anti-government protesters demanding an early election and end to President Aleksandar Vucic’s 12-year rule in the capital Belgrade. A sea of around 140,000 protesters rallied in the city, the...
Writers including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan and Russell T Davies have put their names to an open letter – signed by 380 authors and organisations – calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The letter, also signed by Jeanette Winterson, Irvine Welsh, Kate Mosse and Elif Shafak, describes Israel’s military campaign in the territory as...
PA Media Sir Sadiq Khan, who visited a legal cannabis farm during a trip to Los Angeles in 2022, said the UK’s rules “cannot be justified” The possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use should be decriminalised, a report backed by the London mayor has concluded. The report by the London Drugs Commission,...
“Nottingham Forest can confirm that Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well so far following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City. “The seriousness of his injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game, and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first. At...
Graham Fraser Technology reporter Owen and Weng Williams Skype would help change the lives of Owen and Weng Williams From blossoming long-distance love to helping families stay connected, for years Skype held a unique place in people’s hearts. In the days before Zoom, WhatsApp and Teams, the video call service was once one of the...
When is a ceasefire a genuine attempt to secure peace? And when is it simply PR? It’s a question that’s been asked a lot lately. Mostly in relation to Russia’s president. Short ceasefires are becoming quite the Kremlin thing. First, Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour cessation of hostilities over Easter, portraying it as a “humanitarian”...
Kendal Calling Kendal Calling returns to Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District this summer. Befitting its 20th anniversary celebration, it boasts a line up that oozes party atmosphere and good vibes among an eclectic cast of performers. For those arriving on Thursday, Sophie Ellis Bextor sets the party mood, before Kaiser Chiefs bring proceedings...