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January 15, 2023

Warring Tory factions bid to keep 'flame alive' to return Johnson as prime minister

A bitter split has emerged among Conservative plotters over how best to restore Boris Johnson to his former role as leader of the party.

5 mins

Execution of British-Iranian raises tensions with Tehran

Tensions between Iran and the UK are rising after the \"barbaric\" execution in the Islamic Republic of a British-Iranian man on spying charges, which he denied.

3 mins

Sunak warned unions will coordinate strikes in March

Rishi Sunak's government should be ready for a \"significant\" escalation in synchronised strikes across the UK from March, the leader of the country's largest civil service union has warned.

3 mins

Sikh family accuse Windsor Castle guards of racial abuse

A Sikh family have accused two soldiers of racially discriminating against them at Windsor Castle. Rapinder Kaur, 36, says she, her turban-wearing husband and their two-year-old child were subjected to abuse by guards during a visit. Now they are threatening to take legal action against the government.

2 mins

Braverman fails to apologise to Holocaust survivor after her immigration comments

Suella Braverman has refused to apologise to a Holocaust survivor who said the home secretary's description of migrants as an \"invasion\" was akin to language the Nazis used to justify murdering her family.

3 mins

Metalheads thunder against Blanchett over TV remark

Metalheads have defended Margot Robbie after Cate Blanchett expressed surprise over her fellow Australian actor's taste in music.

1 min

More classified files found at the home of US president

The White House says five additional classified documents were discovered at Joe Biden's residence on Thursday.

3 mins

Russian ex-president Japan is 'subservient' says to US

Dmitry Medvedev tells Japanese PM to disembowel himself

1 min

The Tory party seems to have lost the will to stay in power

James Callaghan was making an excuse for himself when he said that \"there are times, perhaps once every 30 years, when there is a sea-change in politics\". What he meant was that he had blown it.

4 mins

Facing alcoholism head-on was the key to my sobriety

My name is Nikki, and I'm an alcoholic. I'm also a professional, a wife, a mother, and a respected member of my community. I never set out to become an alcoholic, but I became one nonetheless.

3 mins

Israel's new government will further oppress Palestinians

Benjamin Netanyahu, once again, is Israel's prime minister, and the Israeli government sworn in at the start of this year is perhaps the most extreme one ever.

2 mins

United enter title race with stunning comeback victory

There will be a lot of debate about the equaliser at Old Trafford but there can be no disputing its merit, outcome or significance.

3 mins

Rashford renaissance helps United dream big again

Manchester United's newest forward was in the stands, balancing a child on each knee. Their most expensive one started the game on the bench. Their season may not be defined by Wout Weghorst or Antony, however, as much as the rejuvenated, increasingly remarkable Marcus Rashford.

3 mins

Raducanu fit after 'team effort' with ankle injury

Emma Raducanu has declared herself fit and ready to go at the Australian Open after a \"team effort\" to help her recover from an ankle injury.

5 mins

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