3 d. ago The Beckham clan take over Paris! Famous family are out in full force as they arrive in the French capital to support Victoria's Fashion Week show

The Beckham clan were out in full force on the streets of Paris on Friday ahead of Victoria's Fashion Week show.

Culture

3 d. ago ‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces

Haunting accounts of torture in newly found detention centre lead to calls for an investigation into what experts say could be among the worst atrocities of Sudan’s civil warEvidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside KhartoumLying between the makeshift graves is a mattress, a large bloodstain visible in the midday sun. A name is scrawled in Arabic on its ragged fabric: Mohammed Adam.Who was Adam? Had he ended up here, in a bleak corner of a remote military installation in Sudan’s Khartoum state? Had his body been stretchered on the mattress from the detention centre nearby and dumped into one of hundreds of unmarked graves? Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum

Exclusive: What appears to be a vast burial site found at former Rapid Support Forces base in Sudan, while rescued detainees speak of torture, starvation and deaths of fellow inmates‘Here you will die’: detainees speak of executions, starvation and beatings at hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support ForcesMore than 500 people may have been tortured or starved to death and then buried in a secret mass grave north of Khartoum, according to evidence seen by the Guardian.A visit to a base belonging to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shortly after it was retaken by the Sudanese military found a previously unknown detention centre, with manacles hanging from doors, apparent punishment chambers and bloodstains on the floor. Accounts from people held at the detention centre describe being repeatedly tortured by their captors. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Get me in the Rovers! Coleen Rooney tries for a job on Corrie as she lends a hand behind a bar in Ireland... before beating Westlife's Nicky Byrne in a race to down a pint

Coleen Rooney swapped the gym for pulling pints as she joined Westlife star Nicky Bryne for a cheeky Guinness on Wednesday. 

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4 d. ago Sudan files case to UN court alleging UAE is breaching genocide convention by funding rebels

Sudan has filed a case at the top United Nations court accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s deadly war

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5 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway army veteran recognised for support of Armed Forces community

Liam Wallace is one of 10 recipients of a Scotland Regional Recognition Awards from Armed Forces charity SSAFA.

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7 d. ago 'Oscar nominee Guy Pearce's Palestine support could force scared stars to join the conversation'

The Brutalist actor Guy Pearce has been showing his unwavering support for Palestine during red carpet events and awards shows

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8 d. ago Wigan hit the jackpot as Super League catches the eye on Las Vegas debut

Warrington Wolves were handily beaten in Nevada but the magic of Matt Peet’s Warriors side lit up Sin CityToday, Las Vegas: tomorrow, the world? Only in the weeks, months and years to come will we know the lasting impact of Super League’s first foray into the United States but, while so many things felt new, one thing was eerily familiar: the brilliance of Wigan Warriors.Matt Peet’s side have made it their habit to bring out their best on the biggest stages and in Nevada, with more eyes on them than ever, they certainly did not wilt as they beat Warrington 48-24, from 42-0 up. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer urged to focus on restoring size of army after defence announcement

Prime Minister has faced calls from Liberal Democrats as deputy leader Daisy Cooper said. “It’s vital for the UK to invest in our armed forces so we can lead by example, support Ukraine and boost our collective security.”

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9 d. ago Cardiff claim vital try bonus point despite slipping to Leinster defeat

Cardiff get beaten in Leinster but don't leave empty handed

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9 d. ago Beat Shark's price on handheld vacuum and get it for less using this deal stack

Shark is a leading brand when it comes to durable and top-quality vacuums

Economics

1 week ago Best small fans to beat the heat: Portable, handheld and neck fans for hot weather

Join the fan club for on-the-go relief from sauna commutes and heatwave days

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1 week ago ‘They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled’: eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal

Senior doctors and surgeons describe the torture, starvation, humiliation and denial of medical care they endured while being held without chargeMore than 160 Gazan medics held in Israeli prisons amid reports of tortureMany days I was tied to a chair in the interrogation room for maybe 15 hours. I was not allowed to sleep or eat or drink. They tied my arms to the chair very painfully and when they were beating me they would put their hands or legs on my chest to bend my back. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Doctors Without Borders halts activities at Sudan's Zamzam camp due to heavy fighting

MSF said it has suspended all activities in Zamzam camp, Sudan, which homes around 500,000 people seeking safety from the conflict

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2 w. ago Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate

Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justiceSix New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of an incarcerated man who had been handcuffed, while four others were charged with lesser crimes.The beating of Robert Brooks by multiple officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in December was caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Key development expected in death investigation of handcuffed New York man beaten by prison guards

Prosecutors investigating the death of a handcuffed man who was punched and roughed up by guards in an upstate New York prison were scheduled to appear in court with the announcement of possible criminal charges

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2 w. ago Trans Trudeau aide defends running female race and beating girl aged TWELVE to the fastest time

Nathanielle Morin demolished the rest of her competition in the female category and was handed the title of 'fastest female', beating out 12-year-old Saoirse Hoogenraad who came second overall.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Gaza takeover won’t happen. But it has already changed the face of Israeli politics | Yair Wallach

The US president’s support for forcibly relocating Palestinians has laid the ground for Netanyahu’s ultimate fantasyWhen President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas last week to release all hostages by noon on 15 February, warning that otherwise “all hell [will] break loose”, the Israeli right was ecstatic. Here was a chance to finally move ahead with the complete occupation and annihilation of the Gaza Strip. The families of Israeli hostages were petrified about the prospect of the ceasefire collapsing, yet members of the ruling coalition called to kill the deal. “We have international support, give the order!” demanded the Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich.But the order never came. Hamas abided by the agreement and freed three hostages; Israel then released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Trump shrugged and said that it was Israel’s decision. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, who visited Israel on Sunday, signalled that the direction of travel is not towards resuming h...

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