5 h. ago Antarctic scientist 'attacker' will receive psychological help and apologise to victim, officials reveal after isolated team begged for help over his 'deeply disturbing' conduct

Staff require a series of background checks and mental and physical health assessments before moving to the remote site but experts say the isolation can take a toll

Science

6 h. ago Antarctica scientist accused of assault breaks silence after researchers beg to leave base

Researchers at South Africa's remote Sanae IV base had urged their bosses to let them leave or remove the scientist after he allegedly attacked and sexually harassed colleagues

Events

26 h. ago Antarctic scientist accused of threatening to kill colleagues trapped in research station apologises

The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said the alleged perpetrator has “shown remorse”

Events

28 h. ago Revealed: What made Antarctic scientist snap and 'assault and threaten to kill colleagues'

The scientists are currently stationed at Sanae IV base, a research centre located on the northern tip of Antarctica some 4,000 kilometres from their South African homeland

Events

29 h. ago Dispute that led to assault at Antarctica science base is revealed as team pleads to be rescued after fellow expert 'sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues'

The scientists are currently stationed at Sanae IV base, a research centre located on the northern tip of Antarctica some 4,000 kilometres from their South African homeland

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60 h. ago Scientists trapped on Antarctica for 10 more months plead for help after fellow expert 'sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues' at their tiny base

A South African research group dispatched to Sanae IV base, a research station in Antarctica, are alone on their mission for at least ten more months.

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9 d. ago Russia expels two British diplomats from Moscow embassy for 'spying'

They were accused of "intelligence and subversive activities that threaten Russia's security", according to state news outlets

Politics

9 d. ago Vladimir Putin expels two Brits accused of spying from Moscow embassy

Russia today expelled two British diplomats in Moscow - the pair have been told they have two weeks to leave Russia after being accused of 'intelligence and subversive activities that threaten Russia's security'

Politics

1 week ago Reform MP Rupert Lowe hits back at party leadership after losing whip

MP accused of threatening party chair says dealing with leadership is like smashing his head against a brick wallRupert Lowe has compared dealing with the Reform party leadership to smashing his head against a brick wall amid a public war of words that has revealed deep tensions at the heart of the rightwing party.Lowe posted a statement on X asking the party leader, Nigel Farage, to have dinner with him less than 24 hours after Lowe lost the Reform whip, having been accused of threatening the party chair, Zia Yusuf. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Diddy is accused of sodomizing male sex worker and threatening to 'Tupac' him after rapper's lawyer quits case

Diddy has been accused of sexually assaulting an escort , whom he hired through a male-companion service in Florida , and threatening him to stay silent.

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3 w. ago The moments behind Jose Mourinho's 'racism' accusation: Rival club threatens manager with CRIMINAL proceedings for press conference jibe at Turkish derby policed by 30,000

Mourinho has landed himself in hot water after making the jibe about Galatasaray's bench, with the Turkish giants threatening legal action for his 'racist comments'.

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3 w. ago Jose Mourinho accused of making ‘racist statements’ as Galatasaray threaten legal proceedings

The Turkish league leaders said they plan to launch criminal proceedings after the Portuguese manager made ‘derogatory statements’

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3 w. ago Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama

John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin AmericaThe former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump’s approach towards Latin America, comparing his conduct to that of the ruthless and egotistical fictional mob boss Tony Soprano.In the first month of his presidency, the US president has shocked some observers with his aggressive focus on a region many expected him to largely ignore. Early steps have included threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal, accusing Mexico’s government of being in cahoots with narco-traffickers, sending an envoy to meet the Venezuelan dictator, Nicolás Maduro, and clashing with Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, over deportation flights. Continue reading...

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