29 h. ago Putin dismisses fears that Moscow plans to attack Nato as ‘nonsense’

During speech in Sochi, Russian president also strikes conciliatory note towards Donald TrumpVladimir Putin has vowed to quickly retaliate against Europe’s “escalating militarisation”, while dismissing as “nonsense” western fears that Moscow plans to attack Nato.During a wide-ranging speech in Sochi on Thursday, the Russian president said: “We are closely monitoring the escalating militarisation of Europe We simply cannot ignore what is happening. We have no right to do so for reasons of our own security.” Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight review – heartfelt child’s

Embeth Davidtz stars and directs, with outstanding performances from Zikhona Bali and seven-year-old Lexi Venter as Bobo as white minority rule endsThe screen actor Embeth Davidtz makes a great feature directing debut with this utterly heartfelt, beautifully shot and meticulously realised movie in which she also stars – clearly a passion project – showing a troubled world through the unjudging eyes of a child. It is an adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s award-winning memoir of the same name, about her childhood in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) in the late 1970s, just before the election that brought Robert Mugabe to power, ended white minority rule and sent a thrill of fear through the world of the white farmers, including her parents, who saw which way the wind of change was blowing.There’s a lovely performance from seven-year-old newcomer Lexi Venter as Bobo, a smudgey-faced little kid left to run ferally and blissfully wild on her family’s disintegrating farm. This is a place where her ...

Politics

54 h. ago Munich Oktoberfest reopens after man’s deadly arson attack and bomb threat

Beer festival had closed after 57-year-old man shot parents, set house on fire, and left note mentioning eventA German man went on a deadly gun, explosives and arson rampage against his family and then killed himself on Wednesday, prompting security fears in Munich that closed the world-famous Oktoberfest for seven hours.Authorities decided to close the event temporarily after finding a note the man had dropped in a nearby letterbox that included a vague threat to the Bavarian city’s beer festival. Continue reading...

Events

56 h. ago Man City youngster sends Hugo Viana message after Pep Guardiola call

Manchester City youngster Ryan McAidoo was the star of a 5-3 win for the Under-19s in the UEFA Youth League against Monaco

Politics

60 h. ago Craig Bellamy to expose Cardiff City youngsters to world's best as fears dismissed

The trio have been included in Bellamy's squad once again ahead of two massive games for Wales

Politics

3 d. ago Mikey Moore leak irks Craig Bellamy as Rangers starlet weighs up huge Wales decision

The Rangers loanee - at Ibrox for the season from Tottenham - is one of many the Welsh camp have spoken too

Politics

3 d. ago Wales boss Craig Bellamy says it is ‘a matter of time’ before England win trophy

The Dragons have not won against their next-door neighbours since 1984.

Politics

3 d. ago Craig Bellamy explains Ramsey situation and gives update on Leeds United star Daniel James

The Wales boss says he's delighted to have Ramsey back in the squad for the upcoming clashes with England and Belgium

Politics

3 d. ago Aaron Ramsey returns to Wales squad as Cardiff City kids called in again

Craig Bellamy has named his squad for the upcoming games with England and Belgium

Politics

4 d. ago The Broncos ended one dynasty but must beat the NRL’s benchmark to return to glory | Nick Tedeschi

While Melbourne Storm have a legacy like few others, Brisbane were once rugby league royalty too. The stage is set for a huge grand finalIn the long and storied history of top tier rugby league in Australia, perhaps the least recognised period of greatness is the Melbourne Storm’s two-decade run at the top of the heavily equalised competition.While Penrith’s history-making feats receive plenty of deserved attention, the sustained success of the Storm under Craig Bellamy is often taken for granted, so ingrained and expected has it become. Melbourne have not reached the same highs as Penrith’s four straight titles, and their smaller profile as a Victorian club has made it harder to get their credentials noticed, but there is no doubt the Storm is one of rugby league’s great dynasties, having consistently played in grand finals for two decades under the same man. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Nuclear meltdown fears as Russia cuts off power supply to Ukraine plant

A nuclear power region in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia has been cut off for more than three days, raising concerns that Vladimir Putin will present himself as a saviour

Events

6 d. ago Boy, 12, vanishes in UK city centre sparking desperate search as cops release CCTV of last sighting

COPS have released CCTV footage in the desperate hunt for a 12-year-old boy who vanished in a city centre. Blake, from Llanharan in Wales, was reported missing today, said South Wales Police. Blake was last seen this morning in Cardiff city centre around 8.40am, cops said. Cops described the youngster as around 4ft6. The schoolboy...

Politics

6 d. ago Safety fears as external power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant still out after three days

Ukrainian officials among those concerned Russia is manufacturing crisis to keep hold of frontline plantExternal power to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has been cut for more than three days, a record outage that has prompted safety concerns over the six-reactor site on the frontline of the Ukraine war.Emergency generators are being used to power cooling and safety systems after the final power line into the plant was cut on the Russian side at 4.56pm on Tuesday and there is no immediate sign that the line will be reconnected. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago WW3 fears skyrocket as Moscow warns NATO there 'would be war' if Russian planes shot down

As tensions between Moscow and the West continue to rise, the Kremlin has warned NATO there "would be war" if any NATO nation strikes down Russian planes in a huge escalation

Events

8 d. ago Russia launches 'Orthodox WhatsApp' after Kremlin crackdown on Meta's messenger

As fears of World War 3 continue to grow due to Russian incursions into NATO territory, Russia's Orthodox church appeared to release its own app to appeal to the more religious subjects, but not all is as it seems

Politics

8 d. ago £20k reward in search for missing Bexley teacher feared murdered as daughter says 'world stood still' since disappearance

Nazire Koreli is thought to have vanished from her Bexley home a year ago, amid fears the former teacher was murdered

Events

9 d. ago Vladimir Putin advisor says Russia 'must prepare to strike Europe with nuclear weapons'

As Russia continue to sow fear across the world, Vladimir Putin has been told by one of his leading counsellors Sergei Karaganov that going nuclear may be the only option

Events

1 week ago Is paracetamol safe during pregnancy and does it have links to autism?

US president’s claims around painkiller also known as Tylenol contradict scientific consensus that drug is entirely safe to takeDonald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic.But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Is Tylenol the same as paracetamol, is it safe during pregnancy and does it have links to autism?

US president’s claims around painkiller also known as Tylenol contradict scientific consensusDonald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic.But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago British officials fear Trump could recognise Israeli West Bank settlements

Government insiders say move would be a serious blow to prospect of a two-state solutionMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish officials fear Donald Trump could recognise Israeli control over illegal settlements on the West Bank in retaliation for the UK, France and others deciding to recognise Palestine.Government insiders believe the US president is considering granting official recognition to the Israeli communities there, which would be a serious blow to achieving a two-state solution. Continue reading...

Politics