40 h. ago Sudan's former prime minister Hamdok says recent military gains won't end the war

Sudan’s former prime minister has told The Associated Press that the military's recent victories will not end the country's two-year civil war

Politics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer says he will not support a second independence referendum as Prime Minister

The Labour leader said his Government would instead be focused on its own priorities

Politics

4 d. ago Rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK boosts support for Scottish independence

A new poll puts support for Yes at 54 per cent

Politics

4 d. ago Farage as PM could push independence support close to 60%, poll suggests

Support for independence currently sits at 54%.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish independence support surges over fears Nigel Farage could be next Prime Minister

The Reform UK leader is expected to campaign in Scotland for the first time since 2019 ahead of this week's Hamilton by-election.

Politics

5 d. ago Is Starmer's failure putting the union at risk? Support for Scottish independence hits record 54% amid Reform surge

A Norstat poll found 54 per cent backed the separatist cause north of the border, the joint highest ever detected by the firm.

Events

9 d. ago A leading medical group warns of a rise in cholera cases and new outbreak in Sudan

A leading medical group is warning of a rising number of cholera cases in war-torn Sudan as a new outbreak of the waterborne disease grips the country

Events

2 w. ago Sudan's military says it took full control of Greater Khartoum region that includes the capital

Sudan’s military says it has taken full control of Greater Khartoum

Events

2 w. ago Second independence referendum could happen if support becomes 'overwhelming', Michael Gove says

The former minister suggested it would be down to what happened with public services

Politics

3 w. ago A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence

Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to rebuild and his plan for the futureOne year after the deadly riots that ravaged Nouméa and shattered New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, newly elected president Alcide Ponga faces a series of challenges including deep division over the territory’s political future – and the prospect of independence from France.Ponga, who was elected in January is an indigenous Kanak who is also anti-independence. The 49-year-old former nickel executive and mayor has vowed to get the economy back on track and support discussions on independence. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £110 each week

Pensioners may be eligible for extra financial support to help them stay independent in their own home for longer.

Economics