Nearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes - Europe live
Local officials say strikes were part of widespread attacks across the country targeting energy infrastructureWe have some images from the newswires showing the fires that engulfed parts of Odesa in Ukraine’s south last night and the aftermath. Local officials said the Russian attack damaged residential buildings and the city’s markets.Our sports team have the latest on the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to ban Ukraine’s skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from competing in the Winter Olympics over the use of a helmet honouring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia. Continue reading...
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‘Inaccurate, insulting, inflammatory’: Andy Burnham condemns Ratcliffe over claim UK being ‘colonised’ by migrants – politics live
Labour mayor of Greater Manchester joins those criticising Ratcliffe over his comments Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester, has joined those criticising Jim Ratcliffe over his claim that the UK is being “colonised” by immigrants.Burnham said in a statement:These comments go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood: a place where people of all races, faiths and none have pulled together over centuries to build our city and our institutions, including Manchester United FC.Calling for curbs on levels of immigration is one thing; portraying those who come here as a hostile invading force is quite another. Continue reading...
Compromised peace? Oslo Accords figure deeply linked to Epstein network
Oslo architect Rod-Larsen linked to Epstein files and visa fraud, prompting fears of blackmail behind peace deal.
Kosovo parliament backs Albin Kurti-led government ending deadlock
Securing international loans and reforming health and education systems among the top priorities of the new government.
Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims
US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.
Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026
Consumers and businesses are not yet taking the hint despite six interest rate cutsUK economy grows by only 0.1% amid falling business investmentBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has suggested 2026 is the year Labour can start to deliver on its economic promises; but 0.1% GDP growth in the final quarter of last year is hardly the springboard she was hoping for.In the supportive message on X she sent on Monday as Keir Starmer’s future appeared under threat, the chancellor claimed, “the conditions for the economy to grow are there”. Continue reading...
Jim Ratcliffe accused of hypocrisy after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants
Manchester United co-owner, who lives in Monaco, faces growing backlash for using ‘far-right narratives’UK politics live – latest updatesThe Monaco-based billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has been accused of hypocrisy and using “far-right narratives”, as a backlash grew over his claims that the UK was being “colonised” by immigrants.Fans called the Manchester United co-owner’s comments “disgraceful and deeply divisive”, while Keir Starmer said his claim was “offensive and wrong”, and called on the Ineos chief executive to “apologise immediately”. Continue reading...
Would You Leave Your Bag Unattended at a Starbucks? They Did. For Hours.
It is common for people to leave their belongings when they step away in South Korea. But some customers created a minor furor by occupying seats at a store without physically being there.
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting
A candlelit vigil was held on Wednesday night in the remote British Columbia town where six people were killed and dozens injured.