The truce was mediated by Qatar and Turkey, ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, pledged on Sunday to respect a ceasefire. The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, came into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities. Violence has escalated between the neighbors … Read more
The two nations remain at odds more than seven decades since the Korean War began. SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. The military took the custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the land … Read more
He alleged the protests indicate “a rise of Marxism in the Democratic Party.” House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday doubled down on his criticisms of millions of protesters who joined Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies across the nation, decrying the widely peaceful demonstrations as evidence of “a rise of Marxism in the Democratic Party.” In an … Read more
Federal prosecutors told a judge that defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may have a conflict due to his role in releasing memos Comey wrote about Trump to the media. Federal prosecutors signaled Sunday that they may seek to boot Patrick Fitzgerald, James Comey’s lead defense attorney, because of Fitzgerald’s alleged involvement in disclosures to the media … Read more
Labour MP and chair of security committee Matt Western says there are ‘a lot of questions yet to be asked’ Questions for CPS after No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row MPs will hold an inquiry into the collapse of the caseagainst two men accused of spying for China, after No 10 … Read more
The pause came after appeals from major regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a ceasefire following days of the deadliest clashes in years that killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. The pause came after appeals from major regional powers, including Saudi Arabia … Read more
Many EU diplomats agree with Trump that low military spending and weak support for Ukraine make Spain a bad ally. BRUSSELS — Frontline states enduring Russia’s hybrid assault on Europe think Donald Trump is right: Spain and other supposed allies far away to the south are failing to back them up. They regard it as … Read more
Frances D’Souza wrote to Met commissioner in apparent attempt to evade sanction for exceeding 20mph speed limit Former lord speaker Frances D’Souza is facing suspension from the Lords after writing to the Metropolitan police commissioner to try to “influence a police investigation into alleged speeding offences”. Lady D’Souza wrote to Mark Rowley saying she feared … Read more
Exclusive: Source says senior legal figures appear reluctant to head investigation launched by Keir Starmer in June Keir Starmer’s national grooming gangs inquiry has stalled amid wrangles over its remit and difficulties in finding a senior legal figure willing to become its chair, the Guardian has been told. Terms of the statutory investigation are still … Read more
Crown Prosecution Service denies it blocked publication of material and says decision rests with the government Downing Street is under pressure to publish its evidence in the collapsed China spy case after the Crown Prosecution Service denied having blocked its release. Keir Starmer is likely to come under scrutiny at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday … Read more