Diane Abbott has vowed to stand as a Labour MP at the next General Election following a row with Keir Starmer’s party over her candidacy. Abbott had the whip restored earlier this week following a lengthy inquiry into allegations of antisemitism. However, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) would not endorse her as a candidate, … Read more
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Temperatures in India’s capital soared to a record high of 52.3°C on Wednesday as a blistering heat wave prompted authorities issue a red alert warning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the warning, its highest level, and reported “severe heatwave conditions” across central and northern India. The IMD warned there was a “very high likelihood … Read more
Moscow has issued a host of threats after France and Germany joined Western governments allowing Ukraine to use their weapons to strike targets inside Russia. France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, and Germany’s Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, became the latest and most powerful leaders to give at least a conditional green light to Ukraine using military aid for … Read more
Veteran left-winger Diane Abbott has suggested she could stand against Labour at the election as she vowed to stay in Parliament “as long as it is possible”. Labour has been embroiled in chaos over the MP’s future after a plan to ease her out of the Commons collapsed. Leading figures on the left of the … Read more
Water regulator Ofwat has been ridiculed after reports suggested fines may be reduced for polluting water companies to help them avoid financial collapse. Ofwat is currently drawing up plans for a special regulatory status for Thames Water and other struggling water companies under which firms could avoid fines for spilling sewage in exchange for boosting … Read more
England’s preparations for the T20 World Cup have been hit by two washouts so far in three matches against Pakistan, the latest in Cardiff on Tuesday evening. The hope is Thursday’s final match at The Oval will go ahead as planned, with captain Jos Buttler expected to lead the team again after time away this … Read more
Labour and the Conservatives must announce more ambitious green pledges to demonstrate “bold leadership” on the environment, a leading campaign group has warned. An analysis by Friends of the Earth, shared exclusively with i, has ranked the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens’ plans on 10 key environmental issues, including cutting carbon emissions and protecting … Read more
A 16-tonne coffin hidden with treasures has been found inside a tomb which could belong to the son of China’s first emperor. The discovery comes half a century after the Terracotta Army was located. Archaeologists are now analysing the coffin to determine whether its contents belong to Prince Gao, a child of Qin Shi Huang … Read more
A star ABC correspondent has doubled down after sparking outrage for describing Australia as “racist”. Laura Tingle, 63, claimed Australia has an “issue with racism” during an appearance at the Sydney Writers’ Festival. She made the remark after discussing Liberal leader Peter Dutton’s policy on migration and economy. In a lengthy statement, Tingle said: “I … Read more