2 h. 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

3 h. ago TOM UTLEY: I was once fiercely proud of being a Londoner born and bred. But as Sturgeon seeks greener pastures and after nine years of the Khan Terror, Mrs U and I are thinking the unthinkable...

Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, who has spent her entire life fighting for Scottish independence and slagging off evil England, now says she's thinking of leaving her native land.

Events

5 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

5 h. ago Concerns over plans for Inchinnan battery storage project as resident 'feels completely hopeless'

Lightsource bp is working on a proposal for a 400MW/2400MWh facility on land at Houston Road.

Politics

6 h. ago Kieron Bowie is Hibs star man as blunder keeper redeems himself to put club on cusp of history

The Hibees survived a nervy fightback from Partizan Belgrade to set up a playoff with Legia Warsaw

Politics

6 h. ago Priscilla Presley spent years fighting her former business partners over money. Then they dropped a medical bombshell

Priscilla Presley has been locked in a multi-year legal battle with her former business partners

Economics

6 h. ago Green leadership hopefuls set out fight for frustrated Labour supporters’ votes

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns face Zack Polanski in the Green Party leadership contest.

Politics

7 h. ago Brandon Blackstock's death certificate reveals Kelly Clarkson's ex suffered severe symptom amid cancer battle

The former stepson of Reba McEntire had been fighting skin cancer - malignant melanoma - for three years. He died last week at his home in Butte, Montana at the age of 48.

Events

7 h. ago Teens arrested after boy, 17, horrifically injured in Wigan machete attack

The incident happened at around 5:30pm on Wednesday on a street in Wigan and left the young victim 'bleeding heavily' with potentially life-changing injuries to his hand

Events

8 h. ago Katie Price and Peter Andre's nastiest clashes during their 16

It's a feud that has been rumbling on for 16 years and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Here are Katie Price and Peter Andre's most viscous fights

Politics

8 h. ago Moses Itauma makes 'greatness' promise but refuses to 'overlook' Dillian Whyte

Moses Itauma has been destined for big things in the sport of boxing, but faces his toughest of his career so far on Saturday against Dillian Whyte

Politics

9 h. ago Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks

British heavyweights collide in hotly-anticipated clash this weekend

Sport

9 h. ago Magaluf has been 'stripped of all energy' as footage shows 'dead atmosphere'

A British woman filmed the deserted strip as she strolled down the now quiet area

Events

9 h. ago Teacher spotted underage pupils drinking at pub beset by issues

An assault, 'large fight', and numerous instances of underage drinking were reported within a matter of weeks

Politics

11 h. ago Pregnant mother kidnapped and bound by gang in van outside London home tells of horrific ordeal

Victim bravely speaks out after gang who threatened to cut her fingers off in horrific London kidnap ordeal are jailed

Events

11 h. ago Celebrity SAS star Lucy Spraggan discloses 'serious' injury that left her bleeding

Lucy Spraggan has opened up about the horrific injury she sustained while taking part in the extreme Channel 4 series, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Events

11 h. ago Celebrity SAS star details horrific injury that left her feeling her 'dignity had gone'

The reality star was left with a horrifying injury after taking part in extreme physical challenges for the Channel 4 series.

Events

11 h. ago Southport victim Bebe King's family slam new plans to share suspects' ethnicity

Bebe King's grandfather said the actions of the far-right and Nigel Farage's Reform UK party in bid to "make a political gain" had been "despicable" in the wake of the horrific tragedy

Events

12 h. ago Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife

Critics say Vectus Global’s presence – including snipers – will undermine Haiti’s police and UN security forceHundreds of combatants from the US, Europe and El Salvador will reportedly be deployed to Haiti in the coming weeks to battle the country’s gangs as part of a mission led by the controversial Blackwater founder and Donald Trump backer Erik Prince.According to Reuters, Prince’s new security firm, Vectus Global – which has been operating in the violence-ravaged Caribbean country since March – is preparing to intensify its activities there to help authorities win key roads and territories back from heavily armed criminal groups. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Get a 'free' Shark CryoGlow LED mask with this clever Boots recycling hack

Shoppers have been sharing a hack for getting high-value beauty products such as LED masks and designer perfumes for free, thanks to a little-known Boots scheme

Politics