Matt Watts

<p>Palestinian children sit on their family's belongings upon their arrival in Khan Yunis from Rafah following renewed Israeli strikes</p>
World

White House says Israel actions in Rafah do not cross US red line

White House condemns civilian loss of life in Israeli air strike but says military action has not constituted ‘major ground operation’

29 May 2024
<p>Voters line up to cast their ballot for general elections in Soweto, South Africa</p>
World

South Africa goes to the polls as ANC's majority hangs in the balance

Ruling African National Congress party could lose its majority for first time since apartheid ended 30 years ago

29 May 2024
<p>Palestinians put out a fire at the site of an Israeli air strike</p>
World

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza amid outcry at Rafah strike

Israel’s prime minister says the strike which killed scores of displaced Palestinians in Rafah on Sunday was a ‘tragic mistake’

28 May 2024
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World

Flight returns to airport after 'naked passenger runs through plane'

The ‘disruptive passenger’ was arrested following incident on domestic flight in Australia

28 May 2024
<p>Michael Gove  (Lucy North/PA)</p>
Politics

Michael Gove to stand down as MP at election in blow to Sunak

Mr Gove and leading Brexiteer Andrea Leadsom are latest high profile Conservatives to stand down at election

24 May 2024
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Politics

Blow for Sunak as Tory MP general election exodus breaks 1997 record

Number of Conservatives standing down ahead of July 4 poll reaches 76, more than when Sir Tony Blair won a Labour landslide victory in 1997

24 May 2024
<p>Magistrates at the International Court of Justice </p>
World

UN’s top court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah

Israel insists it has the right to defend itself from Hamas militants and is not expected to comply with the ruling

24 May 2024
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Politics

‘Day of shame’: Sunak and NHS apologise to blood scandal victims

Prime Minister promises ‘comprehensive compensation’ following ‘terrible injustice’ spanning decades

20 May 2024
<p>Karim Khan said that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders - Yehia Sinwar (middle right), Mohammed Deif (bottom right) and Ismail Haniyeh (top right) - are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity </p>
World

'Outrageous': Biden slams ICC arrest warrant application for Netanyahu

International Criminal Court prosecutor said that he believes Israeli PM, defence minister and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity

20 May 2024
<p>Joost Klein, the Netherlands’ act in Eurovision, was disqualified following a complaint from a female member of the production crew </p>
World

Dutch Eurovision singer likely to face charges, say Swedish police

Joost Klein was expelled from the contest after an allegation was made to police by a female member of the production crew

13 May 2024
<p>Actor Steve Buscemi was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street</p>
Showbiz

Steve Buscemi punched in face by man on New York street

Fargo and Boardwalk Empire actor assaulted in ‘random’ attack

13 May 2024
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Crime

Mastermind of pay-per-view 'human butchery' website jailed for life

Marius Gustavson made £300,000 from Eunuch Maker site where he streamed paying customers being mutilated by him and others

9 May 2024
<p>Joe Biden has warned Israel that the US will stop supplying some weapons 

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World

Biden says US will stop some arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah

Rafah is considered Hamas's last major stronghold but more than a million people are sheltering there after Israel’s military operation in the rest of Gaza

9 May 2024
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World

Terrifying moment FedEx plane skids along runway as landing gear fails

No casualties after cargo aircraft forced to make emergency landing at Istanbul Airport

8 May 2024
<p>Israeli tanks entering the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing</p>
World

Israel takes control of Rafah crossing as ceasefire talks to resume

Hamas gunmen killed by Israel in capture of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing hours after rejection of ceasefire deal

7 May 2024
<p>David Hanson had 105 previous convictions including 33 burglaries</p>
London

M&S burglar first jailed by private prosecution after Met inaction

Thief caught on CCTV stealing £500 of meat and 20 bottles of Prosecco from supermarket in Streatham, but Scotland Yard declined to investigate

7 May 2024
<p>The capital Is due to find out who has won between Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall on Saturday </p>
Politics

London mayor election: Signs of close race between Khan and Hall

Turnout falls in Labour heartlands and rises in those favouring the Tories - suggesting result could be close run on Saturday night

3 May 2024
<p>Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse in 2020</p>
World

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by appeals court

The state Court of Appeals found the judge prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings

25 Apr 2024
<p>Rudy Giuliani is among 18 people indicted on counts including conspiracy and fraud</p>
World

Trump allies indicted in Arizona over 'fake elector scheme'

Arizona is the fourth state where allies of former president have been charged with using false or unproven claims about voter fraud related to the 2020 election

25 Apr 2024
<p>Under guard: Colombian fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez being extradited in August</p>
World

Luxury handbag designer who smuggled bags made from pythons jailed

Nancy Gonzalez has made handbags used by a string of celebrities but had smuggled goods illegally from her native Colombia into the US

23 Apr 2024