Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes state election in New Delhi region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won the most seats in the high-stakes state legislature ...
Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
More than 100 hostages were released during a wee-klong ceasefire in November 2023. More than 70 are still in Gaza, and Israel has said 34 of those are believed to be dead. Israel says Hamas has ...
Actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies aged 85
Tony Roberts, a Tony Award-nominated theatre performer who appeared in several Woody Allen movies, has died aged 85. Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley.
Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales
Maximum temperatures will be slightly below average but areas stuck under the clouds will feel colder than they really are, the Met Office said.
Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release
Eli Sharabi, 52, and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34, appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.
Cannabis seized and stolen car located by Dorset Police
CANNABIS was seized from a driver and a stolen car was stopped by officers on their evening patrol. Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team had a busy evening on February 7. The officers on the ...
Who are the latest hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Those released were Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami — three Israeli civilians taken by Hamas militants from southern Israel in their shock attack on October 7, 2023. In the first phase of the ...
Swedish royals announce birth of daughter
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter. The young princess, whose name and photograph have not been released, was born on Friday in ...
Tractor destroyed by fire behind Swanage recycling centre
A TRACTOR has been destroyed by a fire after it was found 'well alight'. Crews from Swanage Fire Station were called to an 'unknown fire' at 2am on February 8. Upon arrival, the team found a tractor ...
Baltic states disconnect from Soviet-era grid to merge with European system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and ...
Pizza Express to offer free food for national pizza day
A RESTAURANT chain will be offering free pizzas to a lucky few this weekend. On Sunday February 9, it is national pizza day and Pizza Express will be giving away free pizzas. But there's a catch. In ...
Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry
A report this week set out the contact Valdo Calocane had with mental health services before the killing spree and highlighted failings in his care.