Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are reportedly facing a serious backlash from top Hollywood executives following their support for Gaza, which saw the couple sign an open letter condemning the actions of Israel as tantamount […]

Former US secretary of state and potential presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a staunch defense of Israel over its conduct of the war against Hamas, placed full ultimate responsibility on Hamas for the deaths […]

Apparent war crimes committed by US and NATO troops in Afghanistan have gone uninvestigated, leaving the families of thousands of the victims without justice, Amnesty International said in a new report. “Thousands of Afghans have […]

‘The police should have instant access to the medical records of women thought to be victims of domestic violence, even against their wishes, a senior officer said yesterday. Sir Peter Fahy, chief constable of Greater […]

The government has been criticised for censoring a report into the impact of shale gas drilling that examines the effect on house prices and pressure on local services. Campaigners are calling for full publication of […]

‘Iain Duncan Smith will today suggest that Britain will never be able to compete on the world stage unless his welfare reforms are put at the heart of the economic recovery plan. The Work and […]

‘The taxpayer subsidised Parliament’s exclusive bars and restaurants to the tune of £6 million last year.’ ‘A Commons spokeswoman said: “Much of the net cost to the House arises because of the irregular hours and […]

“Environmental campaigners fear an oil company’s plan to drill for gas in one of Britain’s national parks is a stalking horse for a future bid to carry out fracking in the area.” “Environmentalists fear the […]

“Hundreds of residents of a predominantly black suburb in Missouri took to the streets after police fatally shot an 18-year-old black man on Saturday. Angry protesters chanted “Kill the police!” during the protest.” “‘I know […]

HSBC has been accused of unfairly targeting Syrians living in the UK after it was revealed the bank has written to a number of customers telling them it will close their accounts. Manchester-based human rights group […]