Lisa Nandy has cleared Axel Springer’s £575m takeover of the Telegraph, saying there are no grounds to refer the deal to Ofcom. The decision ends nearly three years of uncertainty …
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Ex-army chief backs claims of military underfunding as UK defence debate intensifies
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanRichard Barrons has backed George Robertson’s warnings about the state of Britain’s armed forces, saying they are “too small and undernourished for the world that we now live in” as …
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Anger over ‘bloody unacceptable’ lack of urgency as Sudan’s war enters its fourth year
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceSudan’s top UN official has condemned the lack of global urgency to end the war, as new reports show the world’s largest humanitarian crisis is getting worse.
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Survivors question Nigeria’s airstrike on crowded market in effort to hit jihadist group
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceAn airstrike on Jilli market on the border of Borno and Yobe states has left as many as 200 people dead, many of them civilians, prompting survivors and observers to …
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Former British Army commander Richard Barrons has backed Lord George Robertson’s warnings about the state of UK defence, saying the armed forces are “too small and undernourished for the world …
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Ex-army chief backs Hegseth’s mockery of Royal Navy as debate over UK defence funding intensifies
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossFormer British Army commander Richard Barrons has backed criticism of the Royal Navy and echoed warnings that UK forces are too small and under-resourced for current global threats. The comments …
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Magyar prepares rare state media appearance after accusing broadcasters of Orbán propaganda
by Adam Pierceby Adam PiercePeter Magyar, who has sharply criticized Hungary’s state media, is expected to appear on the public broadcaster after an 18-month absence from its programming. The development comes as Budapest reflects …
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Middle East crisis live: sanctioned ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as France and UK prepare to chair talks on Friday
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeSanctioned vessels continue through the Strait of Hormuz even as the US begins a naval blockade of Iranian ports. In parallel, France and the UK are set to co-chair talks …
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Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions over speech crackdown
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe arrest of prize-winning journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after his reporting on a friendly fire incident in Kuwait has prompted concerns about press freedom and a broader crackdown on speech across …
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Reform activist suspended over racist and antisemitic comments remains election agent
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceAdam Mitula, who was suspended by Reform UK pending investigation after racist and antisemitic comments, is acting as election agent for candidates in three wards in the Manchester area ahead …
