France pledges to ‘fight every day’ to uphold fishing rights amid row with UK

France has pledged to "fight every day" to uphold its fishermen's rights as the country's post-Brexit dispute with the UK continues.During a meeting with fishermen in northern France on Sunday, minister of the sea...

France sends special forces to Guadeloupe amid riots over COVID restrictions

France has sent police special forces to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe amid riots over COVID-19 restrictions.Interior minister Gerald Darmanin denounced "unacceptable" violence on the French overseas territory. He said 50 officers from police special...

Players can protest about human rights at Qatar World Cup, says tournament boss

Players wanting to protest about human rights during the World Cup in Qatar will be free to make their points, according to the chief executive of the tournament.Speaking to Sky News precisely one year...

Videos of Peng Shuai on a night out are welcome – but there’s something bizarre about these clips

Sunday lunch at Beijing Yibin Guesthouse is noisy and busy, with customers queuing for the restaurant's signature dishes - fiery Sichuan noodles and pig's elbow.It's a popular spot, and the one chosen to reveal...

Pensioner in France kills bear with rifle after part of his leg torn off in attack

A brown bear has been shot dead by a man hunting wild boar after it attacked and tore part of his leg off in southwestern France, according to reports.The 70-year-old is said to have...

Qatar ‘unfairly treated and scrutinised’ says 2022 World Cup chief, who insists country is a ‘trailblazer’

Qatar has been "unfairly treated and scrutinised" according to the chief executive of the 2022 World Cup - who insists it is a "trailblazer" in the Middle East.FIFA'S 2010 decision to award hosting rights...

Hunt for convicted felon who fled Atlanta airport after hidden gun discharged at security

A convicted felon who tried to board a flight from Atlanta with a gun fled the airport after it was accidentally fired in the security screening area.Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the ensuing...

UK ‘extremely concerned’ about missing tennis star Peng Shuai – as new footage released

China must provide "verifiable evidence" that missing tennis player Peng Shuai is safe, the Foreign Office has said, as Chinese state media releases more unverified footage.In the newly released video, Peng, a former Wimbledon...