Former Nato chief warns UK’s national security ‘in peril’
The UK’s security is “in peril” and Sir Keir Starmer’s government has shown “corrosive complacency” towards defence, a former Nato secretary general has said. Lord George Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary who wrote the government’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR), will accuse “non-military experts in the Treasury” of “vandalism”, in
Are ancient grains better for you? The surprising truth about quinoa and spelt
Is the hype around the health benefits of ancient grains justified? Scientists say its not as clear-cut as you might think. Ancient grains are those that have barely changed for hundreds of years. Unlike commonly farmed crops like wheat, which humans have selectively bred over millennia, ancient grains have maintained genetic
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has been targeted for a second time in three years by hackers. The data breach affecting the gaming giant was reported by cybersecurity news outlets on Saturday, after a group of hackers claimed responsibility. In posts viewed by outlets, the criminals said they gained
Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices continued to fallon Tuesday as hopes of more peace talks between the US and Iran eased concerns about further disruptions to energy supplies. The price of global benchmark Brent crude is down 3.8% so far in Tuesday trading to $95.54 a barrel, while US traded West Texas Intermediate
‘No fear, pure fire’ – Arteta defiant on pivotal week
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to play with “pure fire” as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years. The Gunners host Sporting on Wednesday, having won 1-0 in Lisbon last week, for a place in a Champions League semi-final. That was the only victory for the Premier League
Global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists, warns IMF
The global economy is at risk of recession if the US-Israel war with Iran continues and high energy prices persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In its World Economic Outlook report, the IMF said in a worst-case scenario – where oil, gas and food prices spike and remain
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
An 86-year-old French woman who moved to the US last year after rekindling a 1960s romance is being detained at an immigration enforcement centre in Louisiana. The son of Marie-Thérèse, from the city of Nantes, sounded the alarm after his mother was arrested in Anniston, Alabama, earlier in April. “They
Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey
Sunderland have condemned the racist abuse directed at forward Brian Brobbey on social media following Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win over Tottenham, saying it highlights the “ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour”. The club reported the abuse to the Premier League, social media platforms and the police and said they “expect
US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal
A US judge has dismissed a case against the publisher of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) over a story about ties the US president had to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump sued the American newspaper and its owners including Rupert Murdoch in a Florida federal court last summer, asking
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning legislation to allow the UK to adopt new EU laws without Parliament having to hold a full vote each time. The measure is meant to make it easier for the UK to “dynamically” align with future rules required to deliver new deals in areas like