39 m. ago ‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books

Anger the controversial plan coincides with anime flag movement, seen as a critique on the decline of democratic freedoms under President PrabowoIndonesia has delayed plans to publish a set of controversial history books amid backlash from historians and activists who have accused the project of being an attempt to downplay past atrocities, and represents “historical amnesia”.In May Indonesia’s culture minister Fadli Zon announced the planned release of a 10-volume “official history” project. The set of new books would remove colonial bias, feature updated research, promote national pride and have a “positive” tone, he said. Continue reading...

Culture

45 m. ago Man Utd transfer news: Rasmus Hojlund set for exit as Red Devils in midfielder talks

Manchester United have just a few weeks remaining to get their summer business sorted and it appears that a few deals could be confirmed sooner rather than later

Politics

1 hour ago Labour's war on boomers: Gordon Brown stole your old age, now Starmer and Reeves plan to finish the job, writes RICHARD LITTLEJOHN

In their desperation for money to throw at their various client groups, this government has deliberately targeted older people. We're seen as a rich seam to be mined to exhaustion.

Events

3 h. ago Ukraine cause akin to Second World War Allies, Starmer says before Alaska talks

The Prime Minister told veterans Volodymyr Zelensky’s war against Russia has the same values as the fight against the Axis powers.

Events

3 h. ago Former Paisley MP Willie Gallacher's death marked by bookshop display tribute

Abbey Books in the town produced the showcase in memory of one of Paisley's most famous politicians.

Economics

4 h. ago Katie Price says she 'will no longer be gaslit' as she responds to ex

The singer, 52, spoke out about Katie's 'baseless lies' just hours after she urged him to take part in peace talks as their daughter Princess has been 'unfairly' dragged into their feud.

Politics

4 h. ago Dundee United and Rapid Vienna serve up cruel classic as Tannadice evokes European night of old

Shoot-out defeat ends United’s Conference League dream

Politics

4 h. ago Dana White issues brutal response after Conor McGregor was 'removed' from the UFC

McGregor has been ramping up training amid talks of a potential comeback, but fans were left stunned after claims the Irishman had been removed from the UFC roster

Events

4 h. ago Elizabeth Taylor's son reveals how he REALLY feels about Taylor Swift name

The 35-year-old billionaire pop star previously name-dropped the late Hollywood screen siren in her 2017 hit song, ...Ready for It

Politics

4 h. ago Taylor Swift's chat with the Kelces on 'New Heights' marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Taylor Swift's talk with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce on the “New Heights” podcast is a milestone moment for the two decade-old media format

Politics

4 h. ago Tay River rescue mission underway after 'concern for person' in water

A search is underway in the River Tay involving boats and helicopters.

Events

4 h. ago Dundee United go from dreamland to heartache as Conference League hopes end in tears

The Tangerines lost out on penalties after a dramatic night of action at Tannadice

Politics

5 h. ago Arne Slot sets Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi target for Liverpool star Florian Wirtz

Arne Slot casually dropped in the names of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah when talking about Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz's potential

Events

5 h. ago Trump joint bookies favourite for Nobel Peace Prize at 5/2 ahead of Putin meeting

The US President may not be many's first choice for the prestigious award, but a surge in betting odds suggest he could be crowned over the likes of Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough

Politics

6 h. ago Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries

A federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books they found objectionable from public school libraries

Events

7 h. ago Peter Andre hits back at Katie Price: Star reveals their children have been in HIS care since 2018 'for their safety'

It comes shortly after Katie, 47, urged Peter, 52, to take part in peace talks as their daughter Princess has been 'unfairly' dragged into their feud.

Events

7 h. ago Manchester United are set for major commercial boost after Sir Jim Ratcliffe claim

Man Utd have announced two commercial deals this week - and two more could soon follow.

Politics

7 h. ago Countries urged to ‘hold the line’ in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

Talks continue amid warnings from environmental groups over being ‘sold out’ without meaningful or legally binding measuresTalks between nations to hammer out a plastics treaty to end plastic pollution continued behind closed doors in Geneva on Thursday, the final day of negotiations, as civil society groups urged countries to “hold the line” to secure a strong agreement.With time running out to seal a deal between 184 countries, environmental groups expressed concern that frontline communities, Indigenous people and others suffering the worst impacts of the world’s growing plastic crisis were being “sold out” in an effort to secure a treaty, without meaningful or legally binding measures that would address the scale of the problem, “at any cost”. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Peter Andre hits out at ex Katie Price’s ‘lies’ in furious social media rant amid Princess feud

Singer’s tirade came hours after Price called for peace talks to end their feud over daughter Princess

Politics

7 h. ago TV meteorologist details extraordinary sexualized pressure she was subjected to by boss who was regarded an industry legend in bombshell lawsuit

Minnesota meteorologist Wren Clair says she was subjected to years of sexual harassment including lewd remarks about her body while on the air with KSTP-TV in a blistering new lawsuit.

Events