Briton jailed in Iran, 67, to go on hunger strike due to ‘lack of progress’ on release

A British-Iranian citizen detained in Iran is going on a hunger strike due to a lack of "any progress" from the UK government on getting him released, his daughter has said.

German navy chief resigns over ‘ill-considered’ Ukraine-Russia remarks

The head of the German navy has resigned after coming under fire for saying Russian President Vladimir Putin deserved "respect" and that Kyiv would never win back annexed Crimea from Moscow.Vice admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach...

New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern postpones wedding

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been forced to postpone her wedding after she placed the entire country on the highest level of COVID-19 restrictions.

‘I’ve gone blank’: Dave Ryding makes history to win Britain’s first gold in alpine skiing World Cup

Alpine skier Dave Ryding has made history in Austria after winning Great Britain's first World Cup gold medal.The 35-year-old beat off competition from Norwegian duo Lucas Braathen and Henrik Kristoffersen to take first place...

UK accuses Russia of plotting to install pro-Kremlin leader to head Ukraine’s government amid invasion fears

Britain has accused Russia of a shadowy plot to install a pro-Kremlin government in Kyiv as Moscow weighs up a further invasion of Ukraine.

British expat killed and friend seriously hurt in ‘sickle’ attack in Thailand

A British expat has been killed and his friend badly injured in a knife attack in Thailand.

British tourist hacked to death and friend seriously hurt in sickle attack in Thailand

A British tourist was killed and his friend badly injured in an alleged sickle attack by a man in Thailand.The deadly assault happened in the early hours of Saturday in Kanchanaburi, central Thailand, according...

Afghan musician to play at benefit concert and says ‘people are afraid to perform’ after Taliban takeover

Classical musician Homayoun Sakhi was born in Kabul and plays the Rubab, the national instrument from Afghanistan.This weekend it'll be heard on stage when he performs at a benefit concert in London but for...