President Yoon Suk Yeol accuses opposition party of controlling parliament and sympathising with North Korea as he declares martial law on TVA spokesperson for the finance ministry says south Korea’s most senior economy officials will hold a meeting now (11:40pm local time; 1440 GMT), […]

Comments accusing Starmer of caving to campaigners who ‘detest British history’ come despite a poll showing 53% of people support their return to GreeceLord Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary and former Nato secretary who is leading the government’s strategic defence […]

Far-right leader says planned measures would ‘worsen the already monstrous deficits of seven years of Macronism’The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, Overseas and Territories, Liot) group, which has about two dozen elected members, […]

When asked directly in a CNN interview, Jason Miller said ‘that would never be something that I would weigh in on’ and asserted Trump did ‘nothing wrong’What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday […]

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of Nahariya on Tuesday, a symbolic show of renewed security in the north after the ceasefire […]

Airstrikes on the city’s hospitals have led to death of at least two patients as well as the evacuation of medics and those being treatedHealth services are no longer functioning in the Syrian city of Idlib after a series of airstrikes on key hospitals damaged intensive care units and […]

A boldly flavoured traditional Christmas side that’s always a winner when paired with richer meatsBraised red cabbage is a relatively recent addition to my Christmas dinner, a contribution from the Scottish branch of the family, though I can’t find evidence it’s any more common in […]

As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aidIt’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family members, floating into the oblivion of the ocean, and with them the remains of loved ones uprooted […]

A caramelised cauliflower encased in pastry and served with a silky, cheesy sauceA wellington makes a great centrepiece for a celebration. This one, in which the more traditional beef is swapped for a whole cauliflower, is the stuff of golden, buttery, flaky pastry fantasies. Roasting the […]

The schoolboy’s rapid rise has drawn inevitable comparisons with the Jamaican but the sprint great’s heir apparent is taking it all in his stride It’s tricky being the next big thing. There’s all the excitement and promise, but also a truckload of expectation. This is the […]

A wonderfully crackly Washington leads Scott’s frenetic, macho action flick, as part of an experimental FBI unit that hopes to use time travel to stop a terrorist attackGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn a 2005 interview with the Sunday Times, the late Tony Scott reflected on the […]

Change in festive schedule comes after Wallace stepped away from hosting cookery show amid allegations about his behaviourTwo MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBC’s schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cookery show, a BBC spokesperson […]

As they mark the 30th anniversary of album Blowout Comb, the Grammy-winning trio revisit their egalitarian ethos, anti-fascist lyrics and Pink Floyd influencesIt’s 1 March 1994, and at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the 36th annual Grammy awards are under way. Though Cypress […]

Australia’s children account for a tiny portion of users but tech companies worry about the law setting a precedentDon’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello, and welcome to TechScape. Happy belated Thanksgiving to my American readers, and I hope everyone enjoys a […]

Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVsBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s share of the global electric vehicle market reached 76% in October, the country’s automotive trade body said, reflecting strong […]

Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote, as voter intention poll shows Welsh Tories sliding to fourth placeUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of the Welsh Tories, Andrew RT Davies, has resigned after dismal UK general election results and […]

Forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad in ‘violent confrontations’ with armed groups in Hama, according to reportsMiddle East crisis – live updatesSyrian insurgents fighting forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have launched attacks in the central province of Hama, threatening to […]

The story of an Italian submarine commander who disobeyed orders from fascist leaders and rescued enemy sailors after sinking their shipHere is a stolid second world war drama, directed by Edoardo de Angelis, taken from a patriotic true story of non-fascist Italian decency during the Battle of the […]

Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little AI was used to try to trick votersMeta has intervened to take down about 20 covert influence operations around the world this year, it has emerged – though the tech firm said fears of AI-fuelled […]

While the tech giant wrestles with an US antitrust case, its managing director in London is pushing hard on the commercial possibilities of artificial intelligenceGoogle’s central London office cost as much as a tech unicorn and the company’s UK boss, Debbie Weinstein, says it pulses […]

Swiss-Cameroonian’s nomination wrong-foots those expecting the exhibition to take a nationalistic turn under the right wing Meloni governmentThe Venice Biennale has for the first time appointed an African woman as the curator of its contemporary art festival, wrong-footing those who expected […]

Joaquín Sorolla’s Paris Boulevard was sold to a private collector in 1890 and disappeared from public viewA painting by Joaquín Sorolla, the Spanish artist renowned for his mastery of light, is on public show for the first time since it disappeared after being sold to a private […]

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clientsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has apologised and taken a voluntary pay cut after a former employee was charged with robbery and attempted murder […]

Exclusive: Campaigners say company’s apparent abandoning of 2030 pledge is a ‘masterclass in greenwashing’Coca-Cola has been accused of quietly abandoning a pledge to achieve a 25% reusable packaging target by 2030 in what campaigners call a “masterclass in […]

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Numbers of red and grey squirrels rising, survey finds, but more greys are present in last remaining red strongholdsCampaigners are concerned about the rising presence of grey squirrels in England’s last remaining strongholds of reds.An annual distribution survey of about 250 sites in […]

As every festive special from Albert Square lands on iPlayer, here are the 10 ultimate jaw-droppers – from ‘he’s your bruvva’ to the moment that made 30 million people spit out their snowballsMurder, screeching cars and shouting in the street: all ingredients of a […]

Charity cites AI and cost of living among reasons for a nearly fivefold increase in grant applications between last year and this yearApplications for the Royal Literary Fund’s (RLF’s) hardship grants for professional writers increased by 400% between last year and this year, the […]

England defender not charged for adapting armbandReligious messaging goes against FA regulationsMarc Guéhi will not face any punishment for writing “I love Jesus” on a rainbow armband, with the Football Association instead set to formally contact the Crystal Palace captain and […]

New Zealand fast bowler recalls the feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023The Basin Reserve was built on land thrown up by an earthquake in 1855 and England’s return to the ground this week brings memories of last year’s seismic Test match flooding back. […]