Russia hired British politicians to ‘go after’ enemies of Vladimir Putin claims rights campaigner

Russia hired British politicians to ‘go after’ enemies of Vladimir Putin claims human rights campaigner in astonishing secret evidence to MPs Bill Browder made explosive allegations to intelligence and security committee Claimed Moscow ‘infiltrated’ UK society using well-paid British intermediaries Included Labour and Tory politicians, former intelligence officers and diplomats  By Larisa Brown Defence Editor … Read more

Here are 10 morale-boosting reasons why Britain shouldn’t plunge into coronavirus despair 

The number of infections is accelerating, stock markets are plummeting and airlines are cancelling flights.  Shops have run out of hand sanitiser and increasing numbers of people are wearing face masks — if they can manage to buy one at an affordable price. But are we panicking too much over Covid-19?  Clearly, the disease is … Read more

Max von Sydow, who has died aged 90, was also the Hollywood baddie who said no to playing Dr No 

He was Hollywood’s most haunting screen presence, the first actor to play both Jesus and Satan on the big screen. The word ‘brooding’ could have been invented for Max von Sydow, who as the stern and gaunt, devil-battling priest in The Exorcist was arguably even more sinister than his demonic opponent spewing vomit from the … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Terrifying coronavirus crash is the biggest global economic crisis in a decade 

Under more normal circumstances a one-third crash in the price of oil might be a cause for celebration. It would mean cheaper motoring, lower costs for businesses and lower home-heating bills. But the global Covid-19 scare that caused the price crash and triggered a spine-chilling collapse in share prices on both sides of the Atlantic … Read more

Guess which one Labour’s suspended! GUY ADAMS compares Trevor Phillips’ and Jeremy Corbyn’s records

Labour has suspended the former head of Britain’s equality watchdog, Trevor Phillips, over accusations of Islamophobia.  Yet Phillips has fought racism all his life, while the party under Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of anti-Semitism and is being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.  The only other party to have been probed in … Read more

Two US soldiers are killed accompanying security forces during a raid of an ISIS stronghold in Iraq

Two U.S. soldiers were killed as they accompanied and advised Iraqi security forces during a fierce raid of an ISIS stronghold, drawing criticism from former U.S. special envoy Brett McGurk over the length of time that it took to reclaim the dead. The deaths of both soldiers prompted the military’s top brass to order a review of … Read more

Labour leadership candidates refuse to comment on decision to suspend Trevor Phillips from party

The three figures vying for the leadership of the Labour Party stood shamefully silent last night after the suspension of Trevor Phillips over claims of Islamophobia. Anti-racism veteran Mr Phillips yesterday vowed to ‘not go without a fight’ after he was warned he faced expulsion from Labour. Yesterday senior party figures, including former home secretaries David … Read more

Robert Durst ‘effectively admitted’ to killing his friend in police interviews

Infamous alleged triple-murderer Robert Durst ‘effectively admitted’ to the killing of his friend Susan Berman in interviews with police, a Los Angeles prosecutor told the jury in his murder trial Monday. Durst is standing trial for the execution-style shooting of Berman in 2000, and in the State’s opening statements last week the real estate heir … Read more

Here are 10 morale-boosting reasons why Britain shouldn’t plunge into coronavirus despair 

The number of infections is accelerating, stock markets are plummeting and airlines are cancelling flights.  Shops have run out of hand sanitiser and increasing numbers of people are wearing face masks — if they can manage to buy one at an affordable price. But are we panicking too much over Covid-19?  Clearly, the disease is … Read more