John Swinney has hit out at the Home Office in defence of his comment that Scottish cities such as Glasgow have been "overwhelmed" by asylum seekers. He told Trevor Phillips the Home Office had not offered...
Minister says Jonathan Powell played no role in decision to halt China spy trial
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has insisted a high-profile government aide was not involved in a decision not to halt legal proceedings against two men accused of spying for China. The government said the CPS...
Israelis rally ahead of Gaza hostage release as peace deal takes effect • FRANCE 24 English
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered beneath a screen in Tel Aviv marking 735 days since Hamas took hostages to Gaza, finally daring to hope a ceasefire will herald an end to their ordeal. US special envoy Steve...
Could Hamas recalling fighters threaten peace in Gaza? | BBC News
Today, we look at the progress of the Trump peace plan for Israel and Gaza as Hamas recalls 7,000 fighters to reassert control over Gaza amid fears of renewed internal violence. The Hamas mobilisation had been widely...
Madagascar president says ‘attempt to seize power illegally’ is under way • FRANCE 24 English
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday said an "attempt to seize power illegally and by force" was underway, a day after a contingent of soldiers joined thousands of anti-government protesters...
Trump heads to Israel and Egypt to push Gaza ceasefire framework
US President Donald Trump is heading to Israel and Egypt on Monday to chalk out a strategy in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire deal. He is also expected to address the Knesset. Trump’s visit comes at a critical...
Could drones transform takeaway delivery?
"A delivery with a difference": Sky’s Stephen Murphy orders doughnuts from a drone food delivery service in Dublin – and hears from residents who "can’t relax" due to the noise...