Keir Starmer banks on public being over Brexit

This is undeniably a significant deal. In a funny way, though, for Sir Keir Starmer to succeed he needs it to seem as insignificant and uncontroversial as possible. For many in politics, wading through the details of this agreement will be an act of nostalgia – or perhaps deeply triggering. Dynamic alignment. Sanitary and phytosanitary … Read more

Pope Leo XIV holds Vatican talks with JD Vance

EPA Pope Leo XIV has held “cordial” talks with US Vice-President JD Vance, according to the Vatican. It comes a day after Vance – a practicing Catholic – joined other dignitaries and thousands of worshipers at the Pope’s inaugural mass on Sunday. After Pope Leo became the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church … Read more

South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape

South African authorities say they will continue with legal proceedings against Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso who was acquitted of rape last month, even though he has left the country. Mr Omotoso, who denied the 32 charges against him, was accused of sexually assaulting young women from his church in Port Elizabeth. The National Prosecuting Authority … Read more

What’s in the UK-EU deal?

Sam Francis Political reporter EPA The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence. The full details will be set out later. But here’s a look at what we know is in the deal. Fishing A new deal will keep the current … Read more

‘Overwhelmed’ residents pick through destruction

Dozens of people have died and more injured after tornadoes tore through parts of the central United States. Dramatic footage from several states, including Missouri and Colorado, showed a trail of destruction through towns in the path of the tornadoes. Residents were left to pick through the remains of their destroyed homes as officials warned … Read more