Ukrainian president visits eastern frontline as tensions rise with Russia

Ukraine's president has visited the country's eastern frontline amid an escalation of tensions with neighbouring Russia that has raised fears of a resumption of large-scale hostilities.

Pornography causing backward step in boys’ respect for girls, say victims and teachers

A woman who was sexually abused and raped as a child has waived her right to anonymity to speak out against the harmful affects of easily-accessible pornography.

Biden’s mandate to tackle gun violence makes for stark reading – but he likely won’t get far

President Joe Biden is trying to limit self-assembled "ghost guns" and make it easier for people to warn about family members who should not be allowed to purchase firearms.

Sunak confirms he ‘pushed’ to help ex-PM Cameron with Greensill COVID loan request

Rishi Sunak "pushed" officials to find alternative ways to help a financial services firm David Cameron was lobbying for, text messages released by the chancellor reveal.

Pakistani PM’s ex-wives criticise his comments linking rise in rape cases to how women dress

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing more backlash over comments he made linking a rise in rape cases with how women dress - including from his two ex-wives.

COP26 conference ‘last, best opportunity to get real’ on the climate, says John Kerry

The COP26 conference hosted by the UK later this year is the world's "last, best opportunity to get real" on the climate, according to US envoy John Kerry.

Former NFL star shot dead five people before killing himself, police say

Former NFL star Phillip Adams killed himself after shooting dead five people including a prominent doctor, his wife, and their two grandchildren, police say.

Pakistani PM’s ex-wives criticise his comments linking rise in rape cases to how women dress

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing more backlash over comments he made linking a rise in rape cases with how women dress - including from his two ex-wives.