World France bans Muslim students from wearing abaya dress in state schools August 28, 2023 Children in French state schools will no longer be allowed to wear the abaya, a long loose-fitting dress worn by some Muslim women. The French education minister announced the ban…
World Spain coach calls World Cup kissing row ‘real nonsense’ and Rubiales’ behaviour ‘inappropriate’ August 26, 2023 Spain’s women’s football coach has described the World Cup kissing row as “a real nonsense” that has “tarnished a well-deserved victory” for the players and the country. Jorge Vilda told…
World Driver and three teenagers killed in crash in Ireland are named by police August 26, 2023 Four young people who died in a road crash in Co Tipperary while on the way to exam celebrations have been named by Irish police. The driver Luke McSweeney, 24,…
World Driver and three teenagers die in ‘devastating and heartbreaking’ crash on exam results day August 25, 2023 Four young people have died in a road crash in Co Tipperary, Irish police have said. The male driver, who was in his early 20s, and three female teenage passengers,…
World Spain’s FA president refuses to quit as he claims Women’s World Cup final kiss was ‘mutual’ August 25, 2023 The president of Spain’s football federation has refused to resign after he kissed a Women’s World Cup champion after the final last weekend. Luis Rubiales, 46, grabbed player Jennifer Hermoso…
World Putin was careful not to make Prigozhin a martyr – but his legacy will live on | Sean Bell August 25, 2023 More than two months have passed since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s ill-fated rebellion against Moscow. Despite President Putin surviving the biggest challenge to his authority to date, Prigozhin had defied expectations and…
World Putin sends condolences to family after Prigozhin ‘death’ in plane crash August 24, 2023 Vladimir Putin says he has sent his condolences to the family of Yevgeny Prigozhin after the Wagner Group leader was presumed killed in a plane crash. The Russian president said…
World King and Queen to visit France in September August 24, 2023 The King and Queen’s postponed state visit to France will take place in September. The original trip was meant to happen in March but widespread protests and riots led to…
World Iran and Saudi Arabia among six new countries asked to join trading bloc to rival G7 August 24, 2023 A group of trading nations known as BRICS, which is hoping to rival the G7, is set to grow in size after inviting six new countries to join – including…
World Ukraine claims it has raised its flag in Crimea after ‘special operation’ August 24, 2023 Ukraine claims it has raised its national flag in Crimea after conducting a “special operation” in the Russian-occupied territory overnight. The raid was carried out by Ukrainian navy and military…
World Nigeria demands return of Benin bronzes after thefts from British Museum August 24, 2023 Nigerian and Greek officials have demanded the return of treasures after thousands of items were stolen from the British Museum. More than 900 Benin Bronze pieces and the Parthenon Marbles…
World Putin raised Prigozhin up, used him and it seems he has now destroyed his own creature August 23, 2023 No one should be sentimental about Yevgeny Prigozhin. He was a criminal and a ruthless killer – his favourite means of execution was crushing victims’ skulls with a sledgehammer. If…
World Where was Putin – and what could have caused this plane crash? Here’s what we know so far August 23, 2023 A private jet with 10 people on board has crashed in Russia – with the man who led a short-lived mutiny against the country’s top brass on the passenger list.…
World India joins exclusive club after successful moon landing – with innovative, low-cost spacecraft August 23, 2023 Nearly four years ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged the director of India’s space agency who was reduced to tears after losing Chandrayaan-2 – his country’s first attempt to…
World Greece investigating whether organised arson groups to blame for deadly wildfires August 23, 2023 Greece is investigating whether organised arson groups are to blame for wildfires which now left at least 20 people dead. Greece‘s largest current fire has now been burning for five…
World Body of man believed to have died in 2001 found in Austrian Alps August 23, 2023 The remains of a man who is believed to have died in an accident on a glacier 22 years ago have been found high in the Austrian Alps. Police said…
World India has become first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole August 23, 2023 India has become the first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3 was aiming to become the first spacecraft to touch down in a region…
World Polls open in Zimbabwe as opposition seeks to break governing party’s 43-year rule August 23, 2023 The polls in Zimbabwe have opened as the country votes on a president, parliament and local council positions. It will be the second general election since long-time repressive leader Robert…
World Spain’s victorious Women’s World Cup side parade trophy through Madrid August 21, 2023 Spain began their reign as Women’s World Cup champions by arriving home to a hero’s welcome on the streets of Madrid. Fans packed the streets of the Spanish capital on…
World Spain’s FA chief says sorry after kissing player on the lips following their World Cup victory August 21, 2023 The head of Spain’s football federation has apologised after kissing a player on the lips following their Women’s World Cup victory. Luis Rubiales faced a backlash for his behaviour towards…