Ukraine and Islamic State crises give Nato new purpose
The threats from Islamic State and the Russian intervention in Ukraine have changed the mood at the Nato summit as leaders face a dangerous new world reality.
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The threats from Islamic State and the Russian intervention in Ukraine have changed the mood at the Nato summit as leaders face a dangerous new world reality.
It began as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda barely 18 months ago. Now Islamic State are more successful than Al-Qaeda ever were, with over 10,000 men under their command – and a self -declared caliphate in which to fight.
The US may have become more cynical about the impact of a president. But it still cherishes the aura of the office – which means “no drama Obama” simply won’t do.
David Cameron will return to Cornwall later after interrupting his holiday over events in Iraq. Who is in charge while he is away from Downing Street?
Swimmers on a popular river beach in Siberia’s largest city, Novosibirsk, were sent running for cover at the weekend, as hailstones the size of golf balls fell from the sky.
News of the World editor, lover of Andy Coulson, protegee of Rupert Murdoch – the extent of Rebekah Brooks’s connections with the rich and powerful became clear during the phone-hacking trial.
Teenage cancer victim Stephen Sutton is honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours list, joining A-list celebrities and Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic champions.
Love the World Cup? Football commentator, writer and curmudgeon John Anderson focuses on the things which will make us want to kick a hole in the TV screen over the coming weeks.
A woman believed to be the mother of three children found dead in a house in south London is arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ukraine’s MPs vote for the parliament speaker to become interim president and are given until Tuesday to form a new unity government.
“Lesbian Lovers”, Pizzagate and “f****** amateurs” all featured in the latest evidence in the phone hacking trial.
Peers have blocked a law that would give police powers to clamp down on any public behaviour deemed potentially “annoying” from busking to peaceful protest.
The BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award is rarely won by a team player, but Wimbledon champ Andy Murray may not be a shoo-in.
On his trips to London, Nelson Mandela praised the UK for its help in the struggle. But did the British state really come to his aid during all those years in captivity?
From David Cameron’s private birthday party to what Rebekah Brooks thought about Andy Coulson’s government job: here’s the five things you need to know about week five of the phone-hacking trial.