Author: News Desk

David Pelicot recounts the devastating moment he learned his father, Dominique, drugged and raped his mother, Gisele, involving numerous other men in the abuse, severely impacting the family.

Prime Minister Mark Carney called a general election for April 28, citing a need to address perceived threats to Canadian sovereignty posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul for five consecutive nights, decrying the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges.

A third teenager, aged 16, has been arrested and charged regarding the death of 15-year-old Amen Teklay in Glasgow.

The government mandates local councils in England to publish annual reports detailing pothole repairs to receive full funding from a £1.6bn road repair package, with a risk of losing a quarter of an additional £500m if they do not comply.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for 28 April amid escalating tensions with the US, particularly threats from President Donald Trump regarding Canada’s sovereignty and trade policies.

The Public Sector Fraud Authority is launching an investigation into allegations that thousands of students are fraudulently claiming substantial student loans with no intention of studying or repaying the amounts.

Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.

Cliff Notes – At least seven killed in Russian drone attacks At least seven killed in Russian drone attacks in Ukraine following a large-scale drone assault by Russia, affecting multiple regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv. The Ukrainian military successfully intercepted 97 out of 147 launched drones, with significant casualties reported in the capital, including a 5-year-old child. Ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are set to begin in Saudi Arabia, amid mixed prospects for long-term peace as both sides prepare for indirect talks. At least seven killed in Russian drone attacks in Ukraine ahead of peace talks At least seven…

Cliff Notes – Islamic State kills dozens in mosque attack Islamic State kills dozens in Mosque attack in Niger Suspected ISGS militants massacred 44 worshippers using American weapons, during Friday prayers in southwestern Niger, also attacking a market and setting houses on fire. The rising incidence of terrorist attacks since a 2023 coup has intensified following Niger’s severance of military ties with former counter-terrorism partners. The region’s security continues to deteriorate, exacerbated by military coups in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso and the establishment of a new security alliance among the Sahel states. Islamic State kills dozens in mosque attack…