Questions must be answered over Sara murder, PM says
Questions need to be answered over the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, as ministers prepare “stronger safeguards” for children being taught at home.…
At least 100 North Koreans dead in Ukraine war, says South
At least 100 North Korean soldiers have been killed in fighting in the Ukraine war since entering combat on the Russian side earlier this month, a South Korean MP has…
Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad
At least one policeman has been killed and more than 50 injured, Pakistan’s authorities say, as officials try to stop thousands of opposition protesters reaching Islamabad. Scores of supporters of…
‘We lived in constant fear of Taliban kidnap’
Living in constant fear of kidnap. Making up stories at Taliban checkpoints. Being separated from his family to be questioned. These are experiences that Parwiz Bakhtari, an Afghan man who…
Pakistan security forces accused of pushing man off containers
Pakistan’s security forces have been accused of pushing a man off a stack of cargo containers during Tuesday’s protests in the capital Islamabad, where crowds demanded the release of former Prime…
Bushra Bibi led a protest to free Imran Khan – what happened next is a mystery
A charred lorry, empty tear gas shells and posters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan – it was all that remained of a massive protest led by Khan’s wife,…
A guide to Whistler, Canada, from the godfather of freeskiing
Canadian freeski champ Mike Douglas stands at the vanguard of his hometown’s ski culture. Here are his local favourites, from schussing down Peak to Creek to ahi poke at Sushi…
Antetokounmpo inspires Bucks to NBA Cup final win
Giannis Antetokounmpo claimed a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in this season’s NBA Cup final. The mid-season tournament was introduced last year, with the semi-finals and final…
SFA chief concedes ‘decisions will be wrong’
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell admits some “decisions will be wrong” and that is down to “human nature” in response to Rangers’ frustration at being denied an extra-time penalty…
Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying
Former world number one Simona Halep has received a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying. The 33-year-old Romanian was given a four-year doping ban that was reduced to nine months this year. Halep,…