Scores arrested in biggest opposition rally in six years, prompted by disqualification of independent candidates Russia’s opposition held its largest protest in years in central Moscow in a show of strength and defiance after previous rallies were forcefully dispersed with mass arrests.Monitors from the White Counter group, an NGO that Read more
Underbelly, Cowgate, EdinburghThe National Youth Theatre’s dynamic and maximalist meditation on social media puts the Facebook CEO on trial – and makes him tap danceIn a recent New Yorker cartoon by Emily Flake, a man is unpacking boxes of T-shirts branded with the slogan: #TeamFeralHog. Another man stands behind him, Read more
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‘I want the criminals to be afraid – not the public,’ says prime minister Via: Boris Johnson to extend stop-and-search powers in crime crackdown
Family pay tribute to Maria Stancliffe-Cook following her death aged 20 Via: Chemistry student dies suddenly in 13th suspected suicide at Bristol University in three years
Ferries, planes and trains delayed or cancelled due to adverse conditions Via: UK weather: Heavy rain and strong winds leave passengers stranded amid travel chaos
‘Given the volatility of recent general election campaigns it’s hard to see Boris Johnson opting for an early election as anything other than a mad gamble’ Via: Boris Johnson could lose over half of 20 key marginal seats between Tories and Lib Dems at early election, analysis shows
Exclusive: Election coordinator Andrew Gwynne says party has set its sights on No 10 Via: Labour rules out alliance with SNP in event of hung parliament amid election speculation
Jeffrey Epstein has committed suicide inside his New York City jail cell. Via: Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, 66, kills himself in his Manhattan jail cell
Forty of the nation’s high streets, including Narbeth (pictured) are vying to be officially named the best in Britain – based on their shopping experience and community spirit. Via: Forty of the nation's high streets compete to be named the Best in Britain