Claims of a Ukrainian ‘torture chamber’ went viral. What really happened?
News Claims of a Ukrainian ‘torture chamber’ went viral. What really happened? A woman who claimed that men were being violently assaulted in a house for evading the draft has…
New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic
New bomb threats target European broadcasters, air traffic A string of hoax alerts causing flight diversions across Europe this week have broadened to include newsrooms. Four flights to and from…
Brand’s barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Russell Brand’s defence barrister has referred himself to the regulator after reports that he confronted a Sunday Times journalist who was involved in a media investigation into Brand in 2023.…
What a Trump-Xi-Putin summit could mean – and what it wouldn’t
EXPLAINER What a Trump-Xi-Putin summit could mean – and what it wouldn’t A Trump-Xi-Putin meeting at APEC would be a coup for Moscow, analysts say, but Beijing appears lukewarm. China’s…
Veto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats?
Veto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats? Trump has three options to affect legislation, say analysts: veto legislation, enforce executive orders or make deals. A…
Katherine Ryan says she feels ‘grief and relief’ after Russell Brand conviction
Brand is now also being investigated over further rape allegations made by two women, police have now said. Details in legal documents from a hearing at London’s Southwark Crown Court…
Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations
Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing strategic cooperation treaty with Putin. Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Tanzania’s smallholder farmers struggle to benefit from digital agriculture
Economy Tanzania’s smallholder farmers struggle to benefit from digital agriculture Poor training and delayed responses leave farmers struggling to access useful market information. Tanzanian smallholder farmers work to earn a…
Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge
Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge Dismissal of treason charge means Tundu Lissu avoids threat of death penalty in a trial that has drawn international condemnation.…