Myanmar’s security forces killed at least 38 pro-democracy protesters on Sunday, defying calls by the international community to avoid the use of lethal action against unarmed people. According to the southeast Asia-based advocacy group, Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 22 anti-coup
Joe Biden is allegedly mulling the first federal tax hike since 1993 to reboot the American economy and pay-off the costs of future programmes at the same time. The US president is due to propose spending more than the $1.9 trillion (£1.36 trillion
BT customers could be facing a difficult few months as the Communication Workers Union (CWU) consider a national strike. If the walkout goes ahead, it will mark the first time that BT has been the target of any industrial action in over
It is a cliche but it is one that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fond of, and it is a big part of why Manchester United are on the verge of securing a place in next season’s Champions League. Two words: fine margins. For once, Solskjaer did
The British wife of Syria’s ruler, Bashar al-Assad, is facing possible terrorism charges and the loss of her British citizenship after the Metropolitan police opened a preliminary investigation into claims she has incited, aided and encouraged war crimes by Syrian government forces. Asma
Silver jewellery adds elegance to whatever you’re wearing and is easy to pair with any outfit. However, you might have noticed your silver jewellery looking dull or turning black. Don’t worry, it’s easily fixed. Ben Jarrett from Est1897 reveals why you need to
An ex-police chief says the public should be “really worried” about a new crackdown on protests – accusing the government of putting rights “fundamental to our democracy” at risk. Sir Peter Fahy said it was wrong to “rush legislation” just because ministers are angry about
The Dutch government suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine over reports of blood clotting in Norway, adding its name to the list of nations including Ireland, Denmark and Iceland. The suspension in the Netherlands will last until at least March 29 and has
Fondant potatoes offer an alternative to most potato-based dishes, and are relatively unknown amongst many home cooks. Although they sound like a sweet treat, they make an ideal feature of Sunday roast dinners. The slightly chunkier potatoes take a while to cook
Lizzo has consistently been the queen of camp on the red carpet. The singer has no problem taking bold fashion risks on the step and repeat. Her style choices often serve as a reminder that dressing up shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats face questions over their new leader and the impact of a corruption scandal involving face mask production following historic defeats in German regional elections on Sunday – just six months before a national vote. Merkel’s successor as chancellor is due
Britain’s biggest car manufacturers lobbied the government to delay a ban on petrol and diesel cars by warning that sales would plunge and jobs would be at risk from accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, the Guardian can reveal. The government announced in
